Reigning champions Akili Haynes and Priyanna Ramdhani mounted a successful defence of their mixed doubles titles at the Gumdac-sponsored Doubles Tournament, which concluded yesterday at the National Gymnasium.
In the mixed doubles final, the duo defeated the team of Tyrese Jeffrey and Ambika Ramraj 21-14, 21-10.
Haynes also claimed victory in the men’s doubles with Jeffrey, while Ramdhani was successful in the women’s doubles with Mishka Beharry.
In the women’s doubles final, Ramdhani and Beharry downed the combination of Ayanna Watson and Shivannie Persaud 21-16, 21-13.
Meanwhile, the men’s doubles final between the older duo of Chung and Chen and the younger, more seasoned players of Haynes and Jeffrey was a thrilling match, going to a three-setter. The younger duo of Haynes and Jeffrey prevailed over Chung and Chen 21-19, 18-21, and 21-14.
Complete Results
Mixed Doubles Final
Akili Haynes/Priyanna Ramdhani vs. Tyrese Jeffrey/Ambika Ramraj
Akili Haynes/ and Priyanna Ramdhani won 21-14, 21-10.
Women’s Doubles Final
Priyanna Ramdhani/Mishka Beharry vs. Ayanna Watson/Shivannie Persaud
Priyanna Ramdhani and Mishka Beharry won 21-16, 21-13.
Men’s Doubles Final
Akili Haynes/Tyrese Jeffrey vs. Marlon Chung/Wenyuan Chen
Akili Haynes/Tyrese Jeffrey won 21-19, 18-21, 21-14
