GTA’s “One Guyana” Open tourney commences on June 30
8-time doubles and singles Champion Afruica Gentle will return to competition
Approximately $2 million in cash prizes will be up for grabs over the next two weeks when the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) serves off its inaugural “One Guyana” Open tournament at 15:00hrs on Friday, June 30, at the recently recommissioned and refurbished courts of the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.
Describing itself as “incredibly excited” to host this tournament, the GTA also revealed that the country’s best players and a few former champions are making a comeback during this highly anticipated event.
GTA Men’s 2022 yearend Champion Donnie Anderson is set to compete
This tournament will feature four categories, namely: Men’s Open Singles, Ladies’ Open Singles, Men’s 35 Singles, and Men’s 45 singles. This will be the first competition to be hosted on the new courts.
Right after the customary opening ceremony on Friday, the main draw play will serve off.
Matches will be played from Monday through Friday between 15:30hrs and 18:30hrs, and on weekends from 14:00hrs to 18:30hrs. Best-of-three sets is the format for all categories.
This two-week-long competition is sponsored by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), in collaboration with the GTA.
The GTA has said it continues to be appreciative of the Government’s support, as it shows a steadfast dedication to the continued development of tennis in Guyana.
