Downes, Campbell voted GLTA male, female players of the year

The awardees at the GLTA’s yearend awards ceremony last Friday at the Le Ressouvenir Sports Club.

Experienced racquet wielders Andrew Downes and Cristy Campbell were adjudged the senior male and female players of the year respectively when the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA) staged its third annual Awards Ceremony Friday.

Downes, a six-time winner of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Open singles tournament, easily copped the accolade at the ceremony held at the Le Ressouvenir Tennis Club, after amassing 5200 points following credible performances throughout last year.

Female winner Campbell walked away with the honour after amassing 3200 points while rising stars Heimraj Resaul and Afruica Gentle were the junior winners.