Racket Rivals: Nihon University and Waseda University Claim Top Spots in Kanto University Tennis League
- The 2024 Kanto University Tennis League has concluded, with Nihon University (men's) and Waseda University (women's) emerging as champions.
- In the men's division, Nihon University secured the top spot with a perfect 5-0 record, while Tsukuba University came in second with a 4-1 record.
- In the women's division, Waseda University and Tsukuba University tied for first place with a 4-1 record.
Kanto University Tennis League: Nihon University and Waseda University Secure Top Spots
The 2024 Kanto University Tennis League has concluded, with Nihon University (men’s) and Waseda University (women’s) emerging as champions. The tournament, hosted by the Kanto Student Tennis Federation, took place from August 23rd to September 5th at various university tennis courts.
In the men’s division, Nihon University secured the top spot with a perfect 5-0 record, while Tsukuba University came in second with a 4-1 record. The top two teams from each division will compete in the All Japan Inter-University Tennis Championship, scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 3rd at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park Court in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
In the women’s division, Waseda University and Tsukuba University tied for first place with a 4-1 record. Waseda University was declared the winner due to a higher number of wins in the singles matches. The top two teams from each division will also compete in the All Japan Inter-University Tennis Championship.
Men’s Division 1 League Results
Keio University (2 wins, 3 losses) 1-8 Nihon University (5 wins, 0 losses)
Hosei University (2 wins, 3 losses) 5-4 Waseda University (0 wins, 5 losses)
Meiji University (2 wins, 3 losses) 4-5 Tsukuba University (4 wins, 1 loss)
Final Ranking | Men’s Division 1 League
1st Nihon University (5 wins, 0 losses)
2nd Tsukuba University (4 wins, 1 loss)
3rd Keio University (2 wins, 3 losses)
4th Meiji University (2 wins, 3 losses)
5th Hosei University (2 wins, 3 losses)
6th Waseda University (0 wins, 5 losses)
Women’s Division 1 League Results
University of Tsukuba (4 wins, 1 loss) 3-4 Asia University (4 wins, 1 loss)
Waseda University (4 wins, 1 loss) 7-0 Meiji University (1 win, 4 losses)
Keio University (2 wins, 3 losses) 6-1 Yamanashi Gakuin University (0 wins, 5 losses)
Final Ranking | Women’s Division 1 League
1st Waseda University (4 wins, 1 loss)
2nd Tsukuba University (4 wins, 1 loss)
3rd Asia University (4 wins, 1 loss)
4th Keio University (2 wins, 3 losses)
5th Meiji University (1 win, 4 losses)
6th Yamanashi Gakuin University (0 wins, 5 losses)
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