LEHTLAAN and AVAMERI retain titles in Estonia

March 23, 2026
7:23 am
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Pert Marten LEHTLAAN and Airi AVAMERI claimed the singles titles at the Estonian National Championships.

This year’s championships highlighted a clear generational shift, with young players making a strong impact while established names continued to deliver at the highest level.

At just 18 years old, LEHTLAAN successfully defended his men’s singles title with an impressive performance. In the final, he defeated his doubles partner Madis MOOS in straight games (4-0). Earlier, LEHTLAAN overcame Maksim VUHKA in the semifinals, while MOOS secured his place in the final with a win over Aleksandr LUŠIN, confirming the strength of Estonia’s emerging generation.

In the women’s singles, AVAMERI once again demonstrated her consistency and experience, capturing her eighth national title. She defeated Reelica HANSON in the final (4-1), having previously overcome Arina LITVINOVA in the semifinals. HANSON reached the final after a tight seven-game victory against Vitalia REINOL.

In doubles events, LEHTLAAN and MOOS combined to win the men’s doubles title, while AVAMERI added another gold medal in women’s doubles alongside Arina LITVINOVA. The mixed doubles title went to Aleksandr SMIRNOV and Kätlin PÕLDVEER.

Estonia

Men’s Singles

Champion: Pert Marten LEHTLAAN
Runner-up: Madis MOOS
3rd Place: Aleksandr LUŠIN
3rd Place: Maksim VUHKA

Women’s Singles

Champion: Airi AVAMERI
Runner-up: Reelica HANSON
3rd Place: Vitalia REINOL
3rd Place: Arina LITVINOVA

Men’s Doubles

Champions: Pert Marten LEHTLAAN / Madis MOOS
Runners-up: Vallot VAINULA / Aleksandr SMIRNOV
3rd Place: Ilmar VUHKA / Maksim VUHKA
3rd Place: Artur KOPTELKOV / Robi TOOMING

Women’s Doubles

Champions: Airi AVAMERI / Arina LITVINOVA
Runners-up: Reelica HANSON / Kätlin PÕLDVEER
3rd Place: Elis TÜRK / Angela LAIDINEN
3rd Place: Maria ŽAVRONKOVA / Kristina ANDREJEVA

Mixed Doubles

Champions: Aleksandr SMIRNOV / Kätlin PÕLDVEER
Runners-up: Pert Marten LEHTLAAN / Angela LAIDINEN
3rd Place: Madis MOOS / Liisi VELLNER
3rd Place: Stanislav STROGOV / Reelica HANSON

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