Kalyca Fraser made life difficult for her superior Afruica Gentle, who emerged as the victor in the final bout to cop the Sheltez/Homesafe Security Independence Cup Girls’ Under-18 title on Saturday at Harry Panday Tennis Court.
Afruica Gentle about to rally a ball to Kalyca Fraser in their U-18 clash
Gentle, who was favourite to claim the title, was faulty throughout the match, but held on to secure the title. The game closed at 6-4, 3-6, 10-5.
Meanwhile, at the National Racquet Centre at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, Maliyah Maikoo captured the Girls’ Under-10 orange ball title. Second place went to Kayesha Harding, followed by Maliah Ramlagen in third and Gabrielle Felix in fourth.
Here are some of the results from Sunday’s proceedings: Malian Rambarran defeated Gabriel Felix 15/3, Gabriel Felix def Akeelah Johnson 15/9, Maliyah Maikoo def Mahek Sachadev 15/9, Mahek Sachadev def Gabrielle Ramlagen 15/9, Kayesha Harding def Maliyah Maikoo 18/16, Maliyah Maikoo def Gabrielle Ramlagen15/2, Kayesha Harding def Gabrielle Felix 15/2 and Maliah Ramlagen 15/5.
Sarah Klautky won the Girls’ U-14 title after several victories on Saturday also at the National Racquet Centre. Nathalie Ramdyhan filled the second position.
On Saturday, Klautky def Nandanee Ramdyhan 4/0 4/0 and Nathalie Ramdyhan 5/3 4/0 in her round-robin matches. She played Akilah Jones earlier and won 4/1 4/1. Nathalie Ramdyhan was second place with wins over Akilah Jones 5/3 4/1, Nandanee Ramdyhan 4/0 4/0
In the Boys’ U-10 category, Aakesh Panday defeated Ricky Ramescendo 10-8 to go along with other victories so far in the tournament.
