GTA “One Guyana” Open tennis tournament 2023: Scotland, Leacock advance to Round of 16

The GTA “One Guyana” Open tournament 2023 is a pillar of the emerging National Sports Academy. This initiative, funded by the National Sports Commission (NSC); the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; and by extension the Government of Guyana, is being staged at the National Racquet Centre on Camp Street, Georgetown.
#4 seed Gerald Scotland has overpowered Rondae Hawker 6-2, 6-0 in their Men’s Open Singles Round of 32 clash.
Scotland took an early 4-0 lead in the first set before Hawker gained some momentum and won the following two games. Serving at 4-2, Scotland played a gritty game to hold serve and take the lead at 5-2 without displaying any sign of nervousness. Scotland then maintained this momentum, winning the following seven games to claim victory in his opening round match.
“I felt pretty confident and excited to play my match. I had a game plan, and I executed it well,” he said.
Scotland fired eleven (11) winners throughout the match.
And veteran Leyland Leacock defeated the #3 seed and GBTI 2022 semifinalist Benjettan Osbourne 6-1, 3-0 (default) in the Men’s Open Singles Round of 32. Leacock wove a web of incredible slices that dismantled the Osbourne offence, bringing to 5-1 his win in the head-to-head against his opponent.

Other Results
Men’s Open Singles Round of 32: Sandeep Chand defeated Harry Panday 6-2, 6-1.
Men’s Open Singles Round of 32: Phillip Squires defeated Ricky Romascindo 6-2, 6-2.
Ladies’ Open Singles Quarterfinals: # 2 seed Paula Kalekyezi defeated Kizzy Richmond 6-0, 6-0.
Ladies’ Open Singles Quarterfinals: Shawna Gentle defeated Christin Richmond 6-0, 6-0.
Ladies’ Open Singles Semifinals: Afruica Gentle defeated Kalyca Fraser 7-5, 6-2.