American Samoa placed 2nd in the 12 and Under Girls at the 2023 Pacific Oceania Junior Championships in Fiji.
Ula Amoa won her singles match 6-1, 6-3, 6-0. Joelei Ioane faced Fiji’s #1 seed and lost 4-6, 3-6. It was then up to the doubles match to decide the winner. Ula Amoa and Aitulagi Godinet fought hard but lost to Fiji 4-6, 1-6.
Their valiant efforts did put American Samoa in second place in their division in all of Oceania.
Today, Aifili Tufa is playing for 7th or 8th place in the Boys 14 and Under age group, which has 16 competitors.
A post on the American Samoa Tennis Association Facebook page said, “We are so proud of the grit and sportsmanship displayed by our team and just know that they will come back again stronger.” The Coach for Team American Samoa is Dr. Francine Amoa.
