Tennis at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
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Tennis
at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
took place on several separate courts at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
in Manila
, Philippines
. The participants competed for 4 gold medals.
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
2005 Southeast Asian Games
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5 in 2005. The games were participated by the eleven nations of Southeast Asia. This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila...
took place on several separate courts at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, is national sports complex of the Philippines, located on Pablo Ocampo St. , Malate, Manila. It is named after the country's national hero, José Rizal....
in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The participants competed for 4 gold medals.
Medal winners
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Singles: | Heru Wahyudi (  Indonesia) |
Danai Udomchoke Danai Udomchoke Danai Udomchoke is a professional tennis player from Thailand. He was born in Bangkok, where he still resides.Udomchoke turned professional in 1997, and is coached by Jan Stoce. He is sponsored by Dunlop Sport for his racquets and apparel. His career-best ranking is World No... (  Thailand) |
Cecil Mamiit Cecil Mamiit Cecil Valdeavilla Mamiit is a tennis player from the United States who now represents the Philippines. He began his professional career in 1996. He reached his highest individual ranking in the ATP Tour on October 11, 1999, when he became World No... (  Philippines) Prima Simpatiaji ( Indonesia) |
| Women's Singles: | Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya is an Indonesian tennis player.Her highest achievements includes reaching the 1998 Australian Open junior finals and the 1998 Wimbledon and US Open junior QF.Her Highest Rank is 74 in 2002.-Singles Titles:... ( Indonesia) |
Romana Tedjakusama ( Indonesia) |
Suchanan Viratprasert Suchanan Viratprasert Suchanan Viratprasert is a female Thai tennis player. Her career high WTA singles ranking is 172, which she reached on August 9, 2004. Her career high doubles ranking is 357, set at February 9, 2004.-Fed Cup:... ( Thailand) Napaporn Tongsalee Napaporn Tongsalee Napaporn Tongsalee was a Thai tennis player who retired in 2008. She won five International Tennis Federation doubles titles, including the 2006 Incheon Women's Challenger, 2006 Ho Chi Minh City and the 2005 Phuket doubles titles. She also won the 2005 Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital Tennis... ( Thailand) |
| Men's Doubles: | Thailand Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. He turned professional in 2004.... Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. In 2007, Sonchat and his twin brother Sanchai Ratiwatana won their first ATP doubles title in Bangkok in their home country... |
Philippines Cecil Mamiit Cecil Mamiit Cecil Valdeavilla Mamiit is a tennis player from the United States who now represents the Philippines. He began his professional career in 1996. He reached his highest individual ranking in the ATP Tour on October 11, 1999, when he became World No... Eric Taino Eric Taino Eric Taino is a retired minor tour tennis player who represented the Philippines. He started a professional career in 1997. Before turning pro, he played for the UCLA Bruins along with fellow pros Justin Gimelstob and Kevin Kim.Taino achieved his highest ranking of World No... |
Indonesia Suwandi Suwandi Bonit Wiryawan Indonesia Prima Simpatiaji Sunu Wahyu Trijati |
| Women's Doubles: | Indonesia Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya is an Indonesian tennis player.Her highest achievements includes reaching the 1998 Australian Open junior finals and the 1998 Wimbledon and US Open junior QF.Her Highest Rank is 74 in 2002.-Singles Titles:... Romana Tedjakusama |
Indonesia Ayu-Fani Damayanti Ayu-Fani Damayanti Ayu-Fani Damayanti is an Indonesian professional tennis player. She is coached by Komang Ngurah Wiyasa. She made her debut as a professional in 2003, aged 14, at an ITF tournament in Jakarta.... Septi Mende Septi Mende Septi Mende is an Indonesian professional tennis player. She made her debut as a professional in October 2000, aged 14, at an ITF tournament in Jakarta.... |
Philippines Denise Dy Riza Zalameda Riza Zalameda Riza Angela Zalameda is an American professional tennis player of Filipino background. Zalameda plays for United States on the WTA Tour and the ITF Women's Circuit. She has won 5 medals at the Southeast Asian Games, representing Philippines.Zalameda has 2 ITF singles titles and 6 doubles titles... Thailand Montinee Tangphong Montinee Tangphong Montinee Tangphong is a Thai female professional tennis player. She took part in the 2008 New Delhi ITF Open but lost in the second round. She has numerous ITF titles and has taken part in many WTA events... Thassha Vitayaviroj |
| Mixed Doubles: | Philippines Cecil Mamiit Cecil Mamiit Cecil Valdeavilla Mamiit is a tennis player from the United States who now represents the Philippines. He began his professional career in 1996. He reached his highest individual ranking in the ATP Tour on October 11, 1999, when he became World No... Riza Zalameda Riza Zalameda Riza Angela Zalameda is an American professional tennis player of Filipino background. Zalameda plays for United States on the WTA Tour and the ITF Women's Circuit. She has won 5 medals at the Southeast Asian Games, representing Philippines.Zalameda has 2 ITF singles titles and 6 doubles titles... |
Indonesia Suwandi Suwandi Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya Wynne Prakusya is an Indonesian tennis player.Her highest achievements includes reaching the 1998 Australian Open junior finals and the 1998 Wimbledon and US Open junior QF.Her Highest Rank is 74 in 2002.-Singles Titles:... |
Thailand Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana Sanchai Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. He turned professional in 2004.... Montinee Tangphong Montinee Tangphong Montinee Tangphong is a Thai female professional tennis player. She took part in the 2008 New Delhi ITF Open but lost in the second round. She has numerous ITF titles and has taken part in many WTA events... Thailand Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. In 2007, Sonchat and his twin brother Sanchai Ratiwatana won their first ATP doubles title in Bangkok in their home country... Napaporn Tongsalee Napaporn Tongsalee Napaporn Tongsalee was a Thai tennis player who retired in 2008. She won five International Tennis Federation doubles titles, including the 2006 Incheon Women's Challenger, 2006 Ho Chi Minh City and the 2005 Phuket doubles titles. She also won the 2005 Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital Tennis... |
| Men's Team: | Philippines |
Indonesia |
 Vietnam Thailand |
| Women's Team: | Indonesia |
Thailand |
Philippines Vietnam |