Jordan Beaton prevailed over Keenan Persaud to claim the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA)/Bakewell Tennis Tournament Boys Under-18 title on Saturday at the National Racquet Centre.
Beaton made light work of his opponent in two sets which ended 6-2 7-5 as the curtains came down on the tournament. The victory came exactly a
week after Beaton was crowned champion of the U-14 category, which he won via a walk-over after his opponent was deemed unfit to compete in the finals.
Meanwhile, in the other finals that was played on Saturday, Sarah Klautky claimed the U-10 medley victory after getting past Adesh Khayyam 6-3.
At the post match presentation, Bakewell CEO Rajindranauth Ganga said he is pleased with the progress in local tennis. He said that the company wanted to build nine tennis recreational facilities countrywide, in fulfilment of the dream of late Bakewell CEO Naeem Nasir. The President’s College Tennis Court is the first to be completed. Ganga also said that Nasir was passionate about providing healthy activities for youth engagement and as such Bakewell will work towards improving the tournament next year.
In her remarks, President of the GLTA Grace McCalman expressed appreciation to Ganga for his interest in developing the sport at the grass-roots. The tournament was also used in preparation for the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG).
Tournament coordinator Shelly Daly-Ramdyhan reported that 24 players entered the competition which saw 72 games being played. She also remarked on the significance of the tournament in honour of Nasir whom she referred to as a personal friend who had supported her over the years.
