The Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025 takes place over three days, from July 4 to 6, 2025, at the D-JOY Pickleball Court Complex (Ho Chi Minh City) - one of the high-standard sports venues in the Southern region.
The tournament is organized and operated according to the Pickleball Competition Rules of the United States Pickleball Association (USAPA) - a set of rules that are internationally recognized and commonly applied in major tournaments around the world.
With a total prize value of over 1 billion VND, the 2025 Vietnam Pickleball Championship is not only a sports playground but also a place to mark passion, demonstrate professional competitive spirit and inspire the community.
All match results and rankings will be publicly updated on the tournament's official website at https://www.vpickleball.vn , immediately after the matches end.
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12 Pickleball Terms About Ball Hitting Technique
1. ACE: An ace serve. The opponent cannot return the ball.
2. Volley: In a rally, a shot is made while the ball is still in the air and has not yet touched the ground. This shot is usually made close to the net and requires agility, precision and high coordination between the two hands.
3. Dink: In Pickleball, a soft hit is made close to the net to send the ball into the opponent's court in an unpredictable manner and make it difficult for them to return. One tactic is to hit the ball lightly enough to land it in the kitchen area. This creates an opportunity for an error by the opponent or to set up a better attacking shot.
4. Smash: A powerful shot that is fired from above to hit the ball down towards the opponent's court with great speed and force. Smash is an effective offensive shot that helps players score points quickly and put pressure on their opponents.
5. Approach shot: This is a shot that is made while the player is moving forward, towards the net. The purpose of this shot is to prepare for a volley or a shot close to the net. This is an important part of the playing strategy, helping the player to move from a defensive position to an offensive position.
6. Backspin: Refers to a type of shot where the player creates a backspin on the ball. When performing a backspin shot, the player swings the racket downward (or slice) the ball, causing the ball to spin in the opposite direction of its travel. This causes the ball to have a low and slow trajectory when it hits the ground, and at the same time bounce back in an unpredictable manner.
7. Down the Line : A Pickleball term used to describe a shot that is parallel to the net and aimed at the opponent's side of the court. This shot is usually played from the non-volley zone and aimed at the opponent's volley zone on the other side of the net.
8. DRIVE: A low, straight forehand shot that is hit with a lot of power to send the ball quickly and far into the opponent's court. This shot is usually played from the baseline or non-volley zone and is aimed at the opponent's volley zone.
9. Drop Shot : Is a shot that is executed with moderate force to send the ball softly and low over the net. DROP SHOT can be used to hit the opponent's body, making it difficult for them to block the ball and creating a scoring opportunity for you.
10. Drop Shot Volley: A type of volley shot that is played to take advantage of the speed of the ball and return the ball short, close to the net when the opponent is at the back of the court. This shot is especially effective when played near the air line.
11. Drop Spin: A high spin slice shot when the ball goes over the net. In Pickleball this is a combination of the drop shot and spin technique to create an effective and unpredictable shot. This technique requires a lot of practice.
12. Lob: In Pickleball, a high, long shot that is played to send the ball over the opponent's head and into their back court. This shot is often used to create distance, buy time to get back on the defensive, and force the opponent to hit the ball from a difficult position.
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'Speed beauty' Le Nhan/Huong Ly competes with Moon Vo/Bao Tram
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| In the second performance, “speed beauty” Le Nhan/Huong Ly competed with Moon Vo/Bao Tram. With a beautiful smash from Le Nhan, she and Huong Ly secured an 11-5 victory. |
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The Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025 officially opened with an exhibition match featuring Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha. Sharing after the match, Do Thi Ha said she was extremely excited and gained a lot of useful experience when playing with excellent players.
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Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh. |
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1st Runner-up Miss Vietnam 2024 Tran Ngoc Chau Anh. |
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Miss Vietnam 2024 2nd Runner-up Nguyen Thi Van Nhi. |
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National referee Le Phi Hung swore: “The referee team of the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament – Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025 commits to run the tournament fairly, objectively, honestly in accordance with the laws and regulations of the tournament, creating the best conditions for the athletes, contributing to creating a successful tournament.”
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Bridges help communities become more connected
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Mr. Nguyen Anh Tu - General Director of Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Joint Venture Joint Stock Company. |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tu - General Director of Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Joint Stock Company said: "After more than 15 years of development, Hyundai Thanh Cong is proud to be one of the leading units in the field of automobile manufacturing and distribution in Vietnam, bringing customers quality products, pioneering technology along with dedicated service.
Besides production and business activities, Hyundai Thanh Cong always focuses on the responsibility of the enterprise in actively accompanying activities that create value for the community and society, especially in the field of sports.
“We believe that sports is a great bridge to help the community become more connected, creating a healthy lifestyle towards building a positive and sustainable social foundation. The cooperation with Tien Phong newspaper in organizing the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025 is a testament to our commitment to community activities on the journey with the country.
We believe that, with the direction from the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union , the Department of Physical Education and Sports and the professional organization of Tien Phong newspaper , athletes and fans will create a successful and exciting season."
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Setting a new standard for Pickleball tournaments in Vietnam
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Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper , Head of the Organizing Committee of Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025. |
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025, journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper , Head of the Organizing Committee, said: In the journey of more than 72 years of development, Tien Phong Newspaper has constantly pioneered in organizing national-scale cultural and sports playgrounds and inspiring. Many tournaments have become prestigious brands, maintained and developed over many years, such as: Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon and Long Distance Championship - the oldest running tournament in Vietnam; National Football Super Cup; National Golf Championship; Tien Phong Golf Championship - For Young Talents of Vietnam, most recently the "Non Song Mot Dai" Golf Tournament, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification - a meaningful sporting event, connecting the business community, the golf world and paying tribute to the veterans of the Saigon Special Forces.
“Today, in Ho Chi Minh City – a vibrant and modern center – the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament – Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup, officially kicked off. This is not only a professional sports tournament, but also a cultural, community and media event. We believe that the tournament will contribute to spreading the image of friendly and dynamic Vietnamese people; promoting local identity; and at the same time introducing the spirit of sports connection and development”, emphasized journalist Phung Cong Suong.
According to journalist Phung Cong Suong, with the support of Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Joint Venture Joint Stock Company - a brand associated with innovation and sustainable development - the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament carries a profound humanistic message: "Sports is a bridge between people, between localities and the whole country, between Vietnam and international friends."
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“The tournament includes two content systems: Professional and Amateur, with the participation of many athletes from all over the provinces, cities and internationally. The Organizing Committee is committed to operating the tournament in a professional, fair, transparent and inspiring manner - from professional work, referees, to communication and athlete experience - towards building a new standard for Pickleball tournaments in Vietnam”, said the Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper , Head of the Organizing Committee of the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025.
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Opening of Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025
Central agencies, departments, branches and sectors
- Mr. Nguyen Hong Tay - Deputy Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Ho Chi Minh City
- Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh - Deputy Director of Vietnam Sports and Physical Training Department
- Mr. Dao Quoc Dung - Representative of Local Department 3, Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee
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Ho Chi Minh City leaders and guests
- Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi - Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports
- Ms. Pham Kim Dung - General Director of Sen Vang Company
- General Director Hoang Nhat Nam - Deputy General Director of Sen Vang Company
Organizing Committee
- Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper , Head of Organizing Committee
- Journalist Ly Thanh Tam - Head of Tien Phong newspaper representative office in Ho Chi Minh city, Deputy Head of Organizing Committee
- Mr. Bui Van Phuong - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tien Phong Joint Stock Company, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee
- Mr. Le Thanh Ha - Deputy Head of High Performance Sports Department, Vietnam Sports Administration
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Main Sponsor - Title Sponsor
- Mr. Nguyen Anh Tu - General Director of Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Joint Stock Company
- Ms. Do Lan Dung - Director of Communications and Brand of Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam Automobile Joint Stock Company
Sponsors and partners
- Mr. Nguyen Van Thai - General Director of Vpickleball Vietnam Joint Stock Company
- Ms. Tran Nguyen Thu Van - Deputy General Director of HST Investment and Development Company Limited
- Mr. Tonny Hoang - CEO Passion002
- Mr. Pham Cong Vinh - Executive Director - Pho Phat Tai Brand
- Mr. Cao Minh Tien - Director of MT19
- Ms. Uong Thi Huyen My - representative of Therabody Vietnam brand
- Mr. Ha Dao Cong Trinh - Deputy Head of Marketing Department - Phiten Vietnam
- Mr. Luu Hoang Thien - Pocari brand representative
- Mr. Pham Van Quang - Cela brand representative
- Mr. Tran Dac Quoc Thanh - Jogarbola Brand Representative
Miss, runner-up, artist, professional athlete
- Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha - Ambassador of the Award
- Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh
- 2nd Runner-up Miss Vietnam 2022 Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang
- 1st Runner-up Miss Vietnam 2024 Tran Ngoc Chau Anh
- 2nd Runner-up Miss Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Thi Van Nhi
- Model Tra Ngoc Hang
- Ambassador of Media and Arts Miss Vietnam 2024 Nguyen Hoang My Van
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The competition stages are divided by level.
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Miss and runners-up of Miss Vietnam 2024 attended the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025. |
Qualifying and Quarterfinals: Each match is played in 1 set of 11 points. Players or pairs will change sides when the total score reaches 6. In case of a tie of 10-10, the player/pair who reaches 11 points first will win. All matches are played to the last point, no 2-point difference applies.
Semi-finals: Play 1 set of 15 points, change sides when reaching 8 points. The player/couple who reaches 15 points first is the winner.
Final and Super Cup: Apply the competition format of 03 sets of 11 points, the athlete/couple who wins the first 02 sets will win the championship. The first two sets do not change sides; only in the third set, the sides change sides after the total score reaches 6.
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Award system
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Athletes who achieve First, Second and Third place in all competitions will be awarded trophies, medals, certificates, along with cash and valuable gifts from the sponsor. The total number of medal sets will include:
- 1 set of medals for the Men's Singles Super Cup
- 1 set of medals for the Women's Singles Super Cup
- 22 Cups for professional and amateur content
- 96 sets of medals for professional and amateur events
- 1 crown for Pickleball Beauty
Prize value
National Super Cup
- Men's singles: First prize 50 million VND, Second prize 20 million VND
- Women's Singles: First Prize 30 million VND, Second Prize 10 million VND
Professional League
- Men's singles: First prize to enter the Super Cup round; Second prize: age 17-34 is 10 million VND, age from 35 is 5 million VND; Third prize: age 17-34 is 5 million VND, age from 35 is 3 million VND
- Women's Singles: First Prize to the Super Cup round; Second Prize 5 million VND; Third Prize 3 million VND
- Men's doubles: First prize: age 17-34 is 30 million VND, age from 35 is 20 million VND; Second prize is 10 million VND; Third prize is 5 million VND
- Women's doubles: First prize 10 million VND; Second prize 5 million VND; Third prize 3 million VND
- Mixed and mixed pairs: First prize: age 17-34 is 20 million VND, age 35 is 15 million VND; Second prize: age 17-34 is 10 million VND, age 35 is 5 million VND; Third prize: age 17-34 is 5 million VND, age 35 is 3 million VND
Movement award
- Men's singles: First prize 10 million VND; Second prize 3 million VND; Third prize 2 million VND
- Women's Singles: First Prize 5 million VND; Second Prize 3 million VND; Third Prize 2 million VND
- Men's doubles: First prize 15 million VND; Second prize 5 million VND; Third prize 3 million VND
- Women's doubles: First prize 10 million VND; Second prize 5 million VND; Third prize 3 million VND
- Mixed and mixed doubles: First prize 15 million VND; Second prize 5 million VND; Third prize 3 million VND
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Highly qualified referee team
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Group stage scoring and ranking principles
Each win is worth 1 point, while a loss is not counted. The player or pair with the higher total points will be ranked higher.
In the event of two players or pairs being tied on points, the ranking will be determined by the head-to-head results. In the event of three or more teams being tied on points, the ranking will be determined by the difference in the number of games played.
The strict application of classification criteria and competition system not only helps ensure healthy competition, but also demonstrates the spirit of professionalism, transparency and fairness - the core values that the tournament has aimed for since its inception.
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Flexible competition format
The Vietnam Pickleball Tournament - Hyundai Thanh Cong Cup 2025 is organized in a flexible and scientific competition format, ensuring compliance with international professional standards and in accordance with the practical number of athletes registered in each event.
According to the regulations, each competition can only be held when there are at least 4 athletes or 4 couples participating. Based on the specific number of registrations, the Organizing Committee will choose the appropriate competition format, which can apply the single-elimination format or a round-robin format to calculate points, to ensure fair competition and professional quality of each match.
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