According to Liepāja Beach Tennis League tournament director Ģirts Antonovs, the 2026 season concluded its fifth and final stage on Friday, August 7, featuring an unconventional singles format for both men and women across Advanced and Intermediate tiers. A total of 44 players competed across the two brackets, bringing the summer beach tennis calendar to a competitive close ahead of upcoming regional championships.
Liepāja Beach Tennis League Singles Stage Results
Competitors faced off in women’s and men’s singles draws divided into Advanced and Intermediate groups, according to tournament director Ģirts Antonovs. The Advanced bracket featured 13 women and 10 men, while the Intermediate division hosted 11 women and 10 men.
In the Advanced women’s division, Madara Berga captured first place by defeating Ilze Mikne-Šaudine in the final match. Sanita Punga secured third place. In the Advanced men’s competition, Artis Zombergs took the tournament victory after overcoming Ģirts Antonovs in the final, while Mārtiņš Ivanovs won the third-place playoff.
Meanwhile, the Intermediate women’s group saw Andra Štāle claim the top spot on the podium. Terēze Gāliņa finished second, and Zane Sokolova took third place. In the corresponding men’s bracket, Elvis Beļusovs emerged victorious over runner-up Jānis Segliņš in the final, with Gatis Jansons claiming third place.
Final 2026 Season Standings and Points Leaders
Following the completion of all five stages, official league standings determined the season champions. In the Advanced women’s category, Sanita Punga clinched the overall title with 197 points, narrowly edging out Madara Berga, who finished second with 195 points. Ilze Mikne-Šaudine placed third with 192 points, according to league records.
In the Advanced men’s standings, Artis Zombergs secured first overall by accumulating 200 points. Ģirts Antonovs finished closely behind in second place with 199 points, and Mārtiņš Ivanovs rounded out the podium in third with 194 points.
Zane Sokolova won the Intermediate women’s overall title with 197 points. Terēze Gāliņa placed second with 196 points, and Kristīne Jansone secured third place with 190 points. In the Intermediate men’s division, Jānis Segliņš took the overall championship by collecting 197 points, followed by Edgars Cinovskis in second with 193 points, and Gatis Jansons in third with 192 points.
Upcoming Liepāja Beach Tennis Championships
Although the Liepāja Beach Tennis League regular season has concluded, organizers note that the summer athletic calendar remains active. The next major event on the local schedule is the Liepāja Beach Tennis Championships, scheduled for August 15.
Registration for the championship tournament remains open until August 14 at 17:00. Players and fans can register and review tournament regulations online through play.tournated.com.
The Liepāja Beach Tennis League is organized by the association “BT Liepāja,” with support from the Liepāja valstspilsētas, Liepāja Olympic Center, SIA “Teniss,” and Mārketinga Projektu aģentūras Fortius.
Did You Know? The 2026 league structure integrated multiple competitive stages throughout the summer, culminating in a rare singles format for the final August event instead of the traditional doubles pairings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the final stage of the 2026 Liepāja Beach Tennis League take place?
The fifth and final stage took place on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to tournament director Ģirts Antonovs.
Who won the Advanced men’s overall season title?
Artis Zombergs won the Advanced men’s overall title with 200 points.
How can players register for the upcoming Liepāja Beach Tennis Championships?
Registration is open until August 14 at 17:00 via the play.tournated.com platform.
Who organizes the Liepāja Beach Tennis League?
The league is organized by the association “BT Liepāja” with support from municipal and corporate partners, including the Liepāja Olympic Center.
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