Teenager wins NZ men's open tennis title

Diego Quispe-Kim (14) played against Kurt McNarama in the finals. Photo/ Luke de Villiers - LDV Photography

A 14-year-old Taranaki tennis player recently won the men's open title at the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Championships in Hāwera.

Diego Quispe-Kim (14) won the men's open title at the championships. Photo / Luke de Villiers - LDV Photography

Diego Quispe-Kim (14) played against Kurt McNarama in the finals, winning 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. The win made Diego the youngest player to win the men's open title.

Diego, originally from Christchurch, moved to Taranaki last year.