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Nov 11, 2015 Sports
Through the minor setback of losing one of the female team members to injury, the
team representing Guyana at Tennis IGG 2016 had a good fight, however, were unsuccessful in their pursuit to hold this year’s trophy.
The team was in high spirit going into the final day of doubles competition after posting a difference of two loses from the top of the singles leader board, Suriname 13, French Guiana 12 and Guyana 11. However, failing to convert critical opportunity with tactical maneuvers after being in the lead, ultimately led to a decline in team’s moral which cost them to slip, resulting in an overall loss.
Out of the total of 54 matches played (36 singles 18 doubles), Suriname came in 1st with 21 wins, French Guiana racking up 19 wins to be place 2nd and Guyana secured 14 wins to take 3rd place. The ladies secured 10 wins of the 14 matches won despite having to forfeit 3 of their matches because of an injured player. They posted 2nd place behind Suriname’s 11 wins.
It was pointed out by the coaches that although the scores reflect a loss, there were outstanding performances from Kalyca Fraser, Shivani Persaud, Keenan Persaud, especially Jordan Beaton who is 13 years old and matched the power of the top two French and Dutch under-18s. It included Joshua Kalekyezi and Viraj Sharma making their debut on the IGG scene and showcasing great potential and discipline. While the Regional Development Officer John Goede, highlighted Afurica Gentle’s power and Mark McDonald for his energy, it was noted there were several technical parts of their games that needed correcting before they break into the next level.
At the officials meeting it was agreed that the tournament would be rebranded with a new name and plans are afoot to incorporate other territories in the long run as to make this tournament the biggest tennis tournament in the southern Caribbean. Next year the tournament will be held in French Guiana and Guadalupe and Martinique have been invited to compete.
Coach Leyland Leacock and Jason Andrews headed the team made up of Girls U12: Sarah Klautky and Alana Chung, Boys U12: Joshua Kalekyezi and Viraj Sharma, Girls U14: Kalyca Fraser and Shivani Persaud, Boys U14: Mark McDonald and Keenan Persaud, Girls U18: Afruica Gentle and Aretta Dey, Boys U18: Daniel Lopes and Jordan Beaton.
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