Malta proudly took to the international stage at the Tennis Europe Summer Cups this summer where our Maltese teams competed across five different venues, gaining invaluable experience against some of the strongest tennis nations in Europe.

Modelled on the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup format, the event brings together the continent’s top national teams for head-to-head battles across multiple age groups. Each tie features two singles matches and a doubles match, testing players’ skill, teamwork, and mental toughness.

U18 Boys – Zone B, Vichy (France)

The U18 boys showcased resilience and skill in a highly competitive group. In the opening round against fourth seeds Portugal, Evan Galea produced a brilliant straight-sets victory (6–3, 6–3) over Portugal’s No.1. Strahinja Djukic battled through a tight three-setter (6–7, 6–1) before the tie came down to the deciding doubles, which Malta narrowly lost 5–7, 1–6.

The team bounced back in the placing rounds, defeating Luxembourg and Andorra without dropping a match to secure fifth place overall.

Players: Strahinja Djukic and Evan Galea

Captain: Anna Galea

U14 Boys – Zone A, Valencia (Spain)

Facing a tough group with Portugal, Ukraine, and Andorra, Malta’s U14 boys showed character and determination. After losses to Portugal (0-3) and Ukraine (0-3), they ended the week on a high note with a 2-1 victory over Andorra.

Players: Gianluca Pace, Kurt Bonnici and Andy Gingell Littlejohn

Captain: Venelin Giorgiev