Joshua Kalekyezi won two games without dropping a set as action on day two of the Homesafe/ Sheltez 2017 Independence Junior Tournament which served off last weekend.
Playing at different venues on Sunday the 13 year-old proved too strong for his opponents in an almost perfect display in the under 14 and 18 categories. At the National Racquet Centre in the u-14 division, he dismissed any threats from Gabriel Thomas, trouncing him 6/0 6/0.
Subsequently the Queen’s College student defeated Dominic Skeete 6/0 6/0 in an under-18 battle to complete an outstanding day on the court.
Prior to his loss to Kalekyezi, Skeete won 6/2 6/3 against Daniel Kellman to set his campaign off to a positive start.
Joshua’s younger brother Jeremiah also had an impressive day on the court as he delivered a 4/1 4/1 blow over Wayne Baker, to end a triumphant day for the Kalekyezis.
In probably the most enthusiastic encounter on that day, Viraj Sharma rebounded to beat Vadeanand Persaud 2/4 4/0 (10/8) after dropping the first set and trailing 2-4 in the tie break in their U-14 bout.
In other results on day two: in the U-14 segment, Nigel Lowe defeated Adesh Khayyam 4/2 in each sets before he lost to Jeremiah Kalekyezi, Ridhwaan Kasim gained a walk over from Ricardo Ram absence. Akilah Jones dominated her counterpart Nandanee Ramdyhan 4/1 4/0 in the girls category.
Other day two U-18 results: Mark McDonald defeated Vijay Sharma 6/3 7/6 (3) and Tyrese Trim gained a walk over against Jordan Beaton while in the girls category Sarah Klautky lost to Nathalie Ramdyhan.
On the opening day on Saturday, Vijay Sharma defeated Ridhwaan Kasim 6/2 6/3 while Ariel Khan went down to Alexandre Almeida 6/1 6/0 and Margaret Subryan was defeated by Kalyca Fraser 6/4 6/2.
Kalyca Fraser
Action is slated to continue today at Harry Panday Court and the National Racquet Centre from 9:00h.
Meanwhile at the launch of the tournament, Homesafe Security Manager Maurisa Johnson said her entity is truly honoured to be involved for the third year and it is obvious that Homesafe and Sheltez have grown together.
Johnson noted she is proud of the grown she has seen in the club and with the tournament.
Finally, she urged the players to showcase their best because competitions are always an opportunity for them to be rewarded for their dedication to the game.
