Tournament Details and Format in Chengdu
The prestigious youth year-end championship of 2026 will take place from October 21 to 25 in Chengdu, China, on the courts of the modern Sichuan International Tennis Center. According to the competition regulations, the eight participants will be divided into two groups of four tennis players each. In the group stage, each athlete will play three matches, after which the top two representatives from each quartet will advance to the semifinal stage. The tournament winner will earn up to 1,000 ranking points, equivalent to a triumph at a junior Grand Slam tournament.
Path to Success and Polina Skliar's Triumphant Season
The current sports season is proving exceptionally successful for Polina Skliar, bringing her record results. The young Ukrainian tennis player triumphantly won two prestigious J200 category tournaments in Benicarló, Spain, and Haskovo, Bulgaria, reached the decisive J300 final in Bamberg, Germany, and also broke into the semifinals of the J500 event in Offenbach. At junior Grand Slam tournaments, Skliar also demonstrated a high level of play: she passed the initial rounds at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, reached the semifinal stage at Wimbledon, and stopped in the third round of the US Open. These outstanding results allowed her to secure a spot in the top 8 of the world junior ranking.Historical Significance of Success and Financial Grants
Polina Skliar's qualification for the year-end tournament is the third such instance in the history of national tennis. Marta Kostyuk became the pioneer in 2017 by winning the championship title, and in 2019 Daria Snigur reached the tournament final. In addition to the sporting aspect and the fight for a prestigious trophy, the tournament organizers have provided robust financial support. The total grant fund for participants in 2026 will exceed $220,000, and the women's tournament champion will be able to earn up to $23,000 to develop her professional career.
