Munroe, Lowe national TT King, Queen

COSTLY LOSS! Christopher Franklyn digs deep for this forehand loop against overseas-based Paul David (backing camera) in the men’s round robin final last night. David’s loss to Franklyn probably cost him the men’s singles championships. (Orlando Charles photo)

Talent triumphed over training, activity and several other factors as national men’s singles champion Godfrey Munroe successfully defended his title when the Vita Malt 2010 national Open table tennis championships climaxed at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall last night.

Munroe, who won his second men’s singles title in 2008 when the championships were last held, came out victorious in the final four round robin showdown with United States-based Paul David,