Young players compete in NJ tennis tournament at Lexington High School

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Young players compete in NJ tennis tournament at Lexington High School
Summary

At the 93rd News Journal Tournament in Lexington, 8-year-old River Wong lost to Andrew Ott 6-3 in the semifinals. Ott went on to win the 8-and-under title by defeating Milo Galuzny 6-4. River's father, Nicky Wong, is a five-time men's singles champion and emphasized the importance of practice. The Galuzny family also had a successful tournament, with Joey Galuzny winning the 12-and-under division and his sister, Eva, winning the girls 12 crown earlier. River is reportedly committed to tennis and enjoys the sport along with his family.

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  • River Wong loses in his first competitive match.
  • Andrew Ott claims the 8-and-under title.
  • Joey Galuzny wins the 12-and-under division.
  • Nicky Wong emphasizes practice and commitment in tennis.
  • Events held at Lexington High School.
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Recently becoming a big brother for the first time was always going to trump anything 8-year-old River Wong did on the tennis court Thursday night.

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