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Former Thai Tennis Stars Mentor Youth at Singha Camp

Former Thai national tennis players, including world No. 57 Lalana "Ruang Khao" Tararudee, mentored 28 junior athletes at the 11th Racket Thai Heart of Singha camp in Pattaya. The four-day program combined on-court technical training with mental and physical preparation, drawing participants from nine academies and the SINGHA Grand Slam Experience project. Singha has backed Thai tennis development for more than four decades.

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The camp brought together coaches from nine academies, including participants from the 10th SINGHA Grand Slam Experience project. Over four days, the juniors trained in stroke technique, footwork, reaction drills, match strategy, and physical and mental conditioning under the guidance of experienced coaches and former international competitors. "Ruang Khao" Lalana Tararudee said she was delighted to see the new generation gathered together, noting that Thai tennis still has a bright future. As a former SINGHA Grand Slam Experience participant herself, she expressed gratitude for the chance to give back and thanked Singha for supporting Thai tennis for over 40 years, from grassroots to world-class professionals.

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