The African Junior Championship 18 and under was held in Cairo, Egypt, from 27 January to 1 February 2025. The event was hosted by the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT), with the support of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), in collaboration with the Egyptian Tennis Federation (ETF). The 2025 edition welcomed 59 players and 17 coaches representing 13 African nations: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. The tournament was marked by a high level of competition and excellent organization.

Below are the winners:

Boys’ Singles:
Winner & African Champion: Jamji Amine (Morocco)
Finalist & African Vice-Champion: Doig Connor (South Africa)
3rd Place: Allan Gatoto (Burundi)

Girls’ Singles:
Winner & African Champion: Bezza Lina (Morocco)
Finalist & African Vice-Champion: Van Zyk Jahnie (South Africa)
3rd Place: Sasha Natalie Chimedza (Zimbabwe)

Boys’ Doubles:
Winners & African Champions: Bothma John & De Klerk Reuben (South Africa)

Finalists & African Vice-Champions: Doig Connor & Ngwenya Simphiwe (South Africa)

Girls’ Doubles:
Winners & African Champions: Bezza Lina & Hadab Sofia  (Morocco)
Finalists & African Vice-Champions: Ibrahim Jian & Tawila Judy (Egypt)

The trophy for the best nation was awarded to Morocco.

The closing ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of Morocco to Egypt, alongside Mr. Walid Samy, Secretary General of the Egyptian Tennis Federation, Mr. Amine Benmakhlouf, ITF/CAT representative, and various Egyptian officials, guests, and supporters of African tennis who attended to celebrate this important continental championship.

The Confederation of African Tennis extends its sincere appreciation to the Egyptian Tennis Federation for their exceptional hospitality and organization. Congratulations are in order to all participating nations, with special accolades to the winners for their remarkable achievements.