Slovenian Youth Tennis Star Šeško Advances at Roland Garros
Paris, 01.06.2026 – Slovenian tennis player Žiga Šeško secured his first victory at the prestigious Roland Garros youth tournament in Paris today. The 17-year-old advanced to the second round following a hard-fought match against Spanish competitor Tito Chavez. The match, lasting one hour and 17 minutes, concluded with a 6-3, 6-4 victory for Šeško.
Chavez, ranked 19th in the world youth rankings, represents Šeško’s first challenge in this top-tier youth competition. This win marks Šeško’s return to the international stage after previously winning the first junior grand slam in Melbourne and holding the fifth position in Paris. Šeško will now face Latvian Richard Neimanis in the second round.
Neimanis secured his place after defeating German qualifier Christopher Thies, who was ranked 68th in the world youth rankings, with a score of 6-4. Neimanis currently holds the 50th world youth ranking. The Roland Garros youth tournament represents a significant opportunity for young talent within the European tennis scene, and Šeško’s success highlights the growing strength of Slovenian youth tennis.
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“Exciting to see Šeško making a strong start at such a challenging tournament!”