Amara Ama Wins Girls' 18 & Under Singles at Aptos Level 3 Sectional

Amara Ama captured the Girls' 18 & under singles title at the Level 3 Closed: Aptos Level 3 Junior 18s Singles Sectional Championship, held September 26 – October 4, 2026 at Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA. She beat Elsa Sahandi 6-1, 6-1 in Saturday's final, closing out the 32-player draw while dropping just one set.

Ama's Path

Ama beat Valentina Bekbulatova 6-3, 6-2 in the quarterfinals, then edged Akina Ogawa 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinals — the only set she lost all tournament. In the final, she rolled past Sahandi 6-1, 6-1.

Detailed Results

Amara Ama d. Valentina Bekbulatova, 6-3, 6-2

Amara Ama d. Akina Ogawa, 7-5, 6-4

Amara Ama d. Elsa Sahandi, 6-1, 6-1