Trịnh Linh Giang returns a ball to Phạm Minh Tuấn in their first men's singles match of the National Tennis Team Championships. Giang wins 6-2, 7-5. — Photo courtesy of VTF

The hosts defeated Hưng Thịnh HCM City 2-0 to take their first national team title, just two years after their establishment.

Trịnh Linh Giang beat Phạm Minh Tuấn 6-2, 7-5 in the first men’s singles match.

Daniel Nguyễn made it 2-0 after beating Tất Thái Nguyên 6-0, 6-0 in the second singles match.

On the women’s side, Hưng Thịnh HCM City defeated Hải Dương 2-0 to win their title.

Nguyễn Phan Yên Tích won 6-0, 6-3 over Lê Thị Đào in the first singles match. Trần Thuỵ Thanh Trúc easily overcame Nguyễn Thị Mai Hương 6-3, 6-3 in the second. — VNS