By Hend GadAllah

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, congratulated the tennis player, Mayar Sherif, after winning the Parma Open. She defeated Maria Scarry in the final and became the first Egyptian player to win a title in the WTA tournaments.

The minister confirmed that the player “Mayar Sharif” can win many titles in her participation in the upcoming championships. He renewed his support for " Mayar Sharif", in light of the ministry's policy towards supporting all sports champions, including players of the national teams, wishing all success, more excellence, and victory for " Mayar Sharif " in the upcoming tournaments. 

With this title, Sherif became the first Egyptian player to achieve a professional title in the WTA after beating Greek seventh-seeded Maria Sakkari in two sets to return to the Top 50 list, and then her first win over a player from the Top 10 in the world rankings.