Two Championship matches were held this weekend at the 28th annual AID Claycourt Championships at the Gym Tennis Centre, with two teams reigning supreme.
The first title, the Mixed Doubles was claimed by Tom McDermott & Sh’Ron Saunders who triumphed over the # 1 seeds, Bjorn Ferguson & Richette Percentie. The match went the distance 0-6, 6-4, 12-10. On their road to the finals, Sh’Ron and Tom won 6-3,6-3 over Stafford Armbrister and Valorie Rees. Sh’Ron and Tom won the championship match after roaring back to win in an epic battle and a thrilling match tiebreak!
The second title, the Men’s Open Doubles was captured by President Perry Newton and Donte Armbrister who won over Ken Kerr and Bjorn Ferguson 6-2 6-0. Donte and Perry matched up for the first time in doubles and had great results. Donte and Perry advanced to the finals with a win over Godfrey Virgill and Kevin Major Sr 6-1, 6,1. The duo of Donte and Perry displayed a dominant performance; not dropping a set all tournament long!
Three more titles are waiting to be claimed. The Men’s Jr Vets Singles will be decided in the Finals match between Scott Reddick and Harrington Saunders on Thursday. The Men’s Open Singles and Jr Vets Doubles are currently underway. Saturday Tshaka Symonette won 6-0, 6-4 over Ken Kerr in Men’s Singles and Timothy Dames and Eugene Gibson advanced in Jr Vets Doubles over Julian Robinson and Chigoze Ijeoma in a walkover.
Today in the Men’s Singles Quarterfinals Bobby Chen will take on Donovan Ingraham, Scott Reddick will face Tshaka Symonette, Dentry Mortimer will take on Ryan Fox and Anthony Munnings will face Nkosi Symonette.
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) extends congratulations to all the champions, runners up and participants. The tournament referee is Mr Mickey Williams, assisted by Mr Everette Munroe.
Original Post Date: 8/22/2022
