The Women’s Singles event at the ROMSTAL European Under 21 Championships brings together an impressive mix of reigning champions, former winners and rising stars from across Europe.
Wales’ Anna HURSEY returns as the top seed and defending champion following her historic triumph in Bratislava last year. HURSEY became the first Welsh player ever to win a European title in a women’s or youth competition and will now attempt to defend her crown in Cluj-Napoca.
Former champion Veronika MATIUNINA of Ukraine is seeded second and enters the tournament determined to reclaim the title she won in 2024. Italy’s Nicole ARLIA, France’s Leana HOCHART, Luxembourg’s Enisa SADIKOVIC, Poland’s Zuzanna WIELGOS complete the top six seeds.
The field also includes Austria’s Nina SKERBINZ, Spain’s Maria BERZOSA, Portugal’s Matilde PINTO, Belgium’s Lilou MASSART, Swiss Fanny DOUTAZ, Romania’s Bianca MEI ROSU, Slovenia’s Sara TOKIC, Czech’s Veronika POLAKOVa and Hanka KODET, Poland’s Anna BRZYSKA … all capable of challenging for the podium places.
Romanian supporters will closely also Alesia Sofia SFERLEA, while wildcard Patricia STOICA adds further local interest to the competition. Germany’s Josephina NEUMANN and Koharu ITAGAKI are among the other players expected to make an impact.
HURSEY arrives in Cluj-Napoca as the player to beat, but with several former medallists and top prospects in the draw, the Women’s Singles competition promises another fascinating battle for European glory.
