Vietnamese teenager Trần Đức Lâm delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships, winning all three U14 titles he competed in at Brookhaven Country Club in Texas. The 14-year-old secured gold medals in Boys' Singles, Boys' Doubles and Mixed Doubles, completing an impressive triple-title sweep after competing in three finals within hours of each other.
Lâm's Golden Haul: Key Takeaways
- Trần Đức Lâm, a 14-year-old ninth-grade student from Vietnam, won three U14 gold medals at the 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships.
- He defeated American Bennett Miller 12-10, 11-5 to claim the Boys' Singles title.
- Nguyễn Gia Hưng partnered with Lâm to win Boys' Doubles, while Đan Linh Hương joined him for Mixed Doubles gold.
- All three finals took place between the night of 8 November and early 9 November (Vietnam time), testing Lâm's stamina and ability to compete across different formats.
Trần Đức Lâm Completes U14 Singles Victory
The championship campaign began with the Boys' Singles final, where Lâm faced American opponent Bennett Miller. Despite the pressure of the final, the Vietnamese youngster showed composure to take the opening game 12-10 before securing the second 11-5. The 2-0 victory earned him his first gold medal of the tournament.
Lâm had also produced a strong run through the earlier rounds. He defeated Jacob Garcia 11-5, 11-4 in the Round of 16 before overcoming Jaden Hsu 11-4, 11-3 in the quarterfinals. He then came from behind to beat Pierce Behr in the semifinals and book his place in the final.
Lâm's Three Finals Took Place Within Hours
The demanding schedule made his achievement even more notable. According to the schedule in Vietnam time, Lâm's three finals were played across the night of 8 November and early morning of 9 November.
With three championship matches and different playing formats to navigate, Lâm had little time to rest between his gold-medal opportunities. His Boys' Singles final started at 10:00 p.m., followed by the Boys' Doubles final at 1:00 a.m. and the Mixed Doubles final at 4:00 a.m.
Nguyễn Gia Hưng Partners Lâm for Boys' Doubles Gold
After winning the singles title, Lâm teamed up with Nguyễn Gia Hưng for the U14 Boys' Doubles final. The Vietnamese pairing already had an established partnership, having competed together in various domestic and international tournaments. They had also previously won the U15 Boys' Doubles gold medal at the 2025 National Youth Championship.
Their familiarity with each other's playing style proved valuable as they secured another championship title, giving Lâm his second gold medal at the event.
Đan Linh Hương Joins Lâm to Complete Mixed Doubles Sweep
Lâm's final gold-medal opportunity came in the U14 Mixed Doubles, where he partnered with Đan Linh Hương. The Vietnamese duo continued their impressive form by defeating their American opponents in the final to secure the title and complete Lâm's triple-gold achievement.
Their route to the championship match had also been convincing. The pair won all six games across their three earlier rounds, including a dominant 11-0, 11-1 victory in the Round of 16. The Mixed Doubles triumph completed a memorable tournament for Lâm, who finished with gold medals in all three events he entered.
Trần Đức Lâm's Triple Gold Highlights Vietnam's Junior Pickleball Talent
The 2026 Junior Pickleball World Championships took place from 5 to 8 November, featuring age divisions ranging from U12 to U18. For Lâm, a ninth-grade student with a tennis background, winning three U14 titles represents a significant achievement on the international junior stage.
Competing in three finals within a short period required stamina, concentration and the ability to adjust to different match formats and partners. At just 14 years old, Lâm successfully handled the demanding schedule to finish the championship with a perfect gold-medal record across his three events.
