Trophy Stall Doubles Tennis hit by rain

The players at the opening ceremony

The annual Doubles Tennis tournament hosted by Trophy Stall, in its fifth year running saw the cancellation of the entire first day scheduled matches.

According to a press release from the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association, the ceremonial first serve to mark the beginning of the tournament was launched effortlessly by Sachin Puri at the National Racquet Centre amidst the threat of rain. In spite of the inclement weather, 10 doubles partners scheduled to play that day were ready for their encounters but the entire first day matches had to be cancelled due to the incessant downpour.

At the opening ceremony, boys champion Gavin Lewis, charged with the responsibility of tournament coordinator, encouraged the players to