Franklyn/Britton capture Open doubles title

Christopher Franklin

National men’s singles champion Christopher Franklyn and fellow national senior player Shemar Britton Sunday won the Open doubles category when the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) staged its doubles, novices and fundamental challenge competitions at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Franklyn/Britton defeated Donald and Jamaal Duff 3-1 in the final.

After dropping the first game 6-11, Franklyn/Britton reeled off the next three games 11-8, 11-7, 11-7 to take the top prize.

In the semi-finals Franklyn/Britton defeated the number