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Kwon walks away with US$ 10,000
The 2004 Men's Futures Tennis Tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association was called to a finish at the SLTA courts yesterday. From the many participants from all around the globe, the USA came on top as the dominant force to win the 10,000US$ prize. Chris Kwon of the USA was the winner of the 2004 Men's Futures title and the recipient of the cash prize. The runner up was Adam Vijmelka also from the USA. Chris Kwon beat his fellow country mate 6-4, 6-0in the final.

In the women's final Su Chang from China beat her opponent Thong Fong in the finals that was held last week. Chang is ranked the junior world number two currently. The age categorised events for this tournament will be worked off during the course of next week at the SLTA courts in Colombo.

Thirty two boys and sixteen girls from around the world will participate in this event. The SLTA plays host to as many as twelve international tennis tournaments a year.

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