Downes retains GBTI men’s singles title

Anthony Downes

Number one see and defending champion Anthony Downes retained his men’s singles Open title as he defeated number two seed Leyland Leacock 6-4 7-5 in straight sets as the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Open lawn tennis tournament concluded at the company’s Recreational Club in Bel-Air Park on Saturday.

Commencing under lights in front of a small crowd , Leacock made the brighter start in the opening