Top players emerge victors in lopsided opening round

As expected, the opening weekend of the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GTA) Premier Junior tournament, the Bakewell Tennis tournament, was off to a lopsided start after several seasonal youth players were in ripping form as they demolished their opponents quickly.

Played at the National Racquet Centre, last year’s boys under-14 player Heimraj Resaul proved why he is being deemed as the player to watch on the tennis court with a clinical performance over Ravin Ramprasad 6-0, 6-2. Meanwhile, one of Hemraj’s fierce competitor Jordan Beaton whopped Akil Browne 4-1, 4-2.

However, the largest margin of victory went to Khalid Gobin who won every point on offer to shatter Riwad Kasim 6-0, 6-0. Viraj Sharma also completed an identical feat in the boys U-18 category as he delivered a heavy blow against Ridwan Sharma who lost 6-0, 6-0.

Ciara Pooran was the day’s other winner after she beat Alana Chung 4-1, 5-3.

There were three matches where players won by walk over, those are the Boys under-14 clash between Vijay Sharma and Michaia Andrews, Sharma won that match by means of a walk over. Kassim won by walk over against Andrews and Diena Sandbeharry defeated Chung by walk over.

This weekend matches are scheduled for the President’s College tennis courts.

The tournament is held in honour of the late Chief Executive Officer of Bakewell, Naeem Nasir and it coincides with his death anniversary. Nasir was a dedicated fan and supporter of sport, more so tennis. Bakewell is carrying on his legacy and continues to support the development of the sport.