Lan Anh Dao won third place at the 2026 Babolat Open Cup.
Having advanced through the group stage with overwhelming victories, beauty queen Lan Anh Dao and runner-up Lam Thu Hong created a huge buzz on the opening day of the tennis and pickleball tournament in Ho Chi Minh City.
The opening day of the 1st Babolat Open Cup 2026, held in Ho Chi Minh City, witnessed impressive performances from prominent figures in the amateur sports community. The focus of the tournament was on tennis and pickleball, where amateur athletes showcased their skills and professional competitive spirit.
Lan Anh Dao's journey to conquering the award podium.
Competing in the Newbie Mixed Doubles category — a segment for those new to the sport — Lan Anh Dao and her partner Lee Man demonstrated dominance right from the group stage. The pair consecutively won two crucial matches with scores of 6-1 and 6-2 respectively, advancing directly to the knockout round.
In the knockout round, consistent performance helped Lan Anh Dao's team advance to the semi-finals. However, in a dramatic turn of events, the duo lost in the tie-break after drawing 6-6 in regular time. Ultimately, Lan Anh Dao secured third place, a commendable achievement after a year of getting acquainted with the sport.
A rigorous training regimen and a passion for tennis.
Sharing about her sporting journey, Lan Anh Dao said she had experience in running and gym before switching to tennis. For her, tennis holds a special appeal thanks to the sound of the ball and the challenges to overcome in order to prolong her athletic career.
To prepare for the tournament, the hot girl with 200,000 followers on social media maintains a regular training schedule seven days a week, including two intensive training sessions with a coach. Her future goal is to improve her net play and competitive mindset to achieve better results.
The array of beautiful women added to the appeal of the tournament.
Besides Lan Anh Dao, runner-up Lam Thu Hong was also a noteworthy contestant despite being eliminated early in the group stage. Although she had two years of training, her busy work schedule meant she only recently resumed regular training four months ago. Lam Thu Hong currently maintains at least two tennis training sessions per week, each lasting five hours.
Another promising candidate is Do Ha Dong Phuong, an office worker born in 1998, who also made an enthusiastic debut. After a year of accumulating experience with 4-5 training sessions per week, she mustered the courage to participate in direct competition, proving that tennis is a sport that demands perseverance and diligent practice to control the ball as desired.
