The Bakewell Tennis Tournament has been given the green light for a third successive year as the Deputy CEO Jacob Nanan has continued his partnership with the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association to bring off the event.
The tournament is held in honour of the late Bakewell CEO Naeem Nasir and it coincide with his death anniversary. Competition will commence this weekend at the National Racquet Centre and continue for the next two weekends at the President’s College tennis courts then back to the National Racquet Centre.
Deputy CEO of Bakewell Jacob Nanan (second from left) hands over the sponsorship cheque to GLTA representatives Nigel Niles in the presence of other GLTA members Christie Campbell (right) and Oswin Coggins (left)
The former CEO, Nasir was a dedicated fan and supporter of sport, specifically tennis. “Bakewell” carrying on his legacy and continues to support the development of the sport.
Meanwhile the GTA is grateful that Bakewell has upheld their commitment to come on board as a long term sponsor stating that this is what the sport needs. This tournament will help to determine which players are selected for the upcoming overseas tournament.
Some of last year’s top competitors including last year’s girls under 18 winner Afruica Gentle and runner up Aretta Dey, Boy’s under-14 winner Mark McDonald and runner up Heimraj Resaul and Girls’ under 12 winner Sarah Klauky and runner up Nathalie Ramdyhan among many other fierce competitors like Nicola Ramdyhan, Jordan Beaton and Keenan Persaud.
Matches start on Saturday September 24 and will feature categories U12, U14 and U18 for boys and girls. The competition will run over three weekends with matches played at the National Racquet Centre from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Some matches will also be played at the President’s College tennis courts which were built by Nasir during April 2010.
