The first Annual Coach Artie Johnson’s tennis tournament was a resounding success! The two-day tournament featured senior and junior tennis players in The Bahamas. Coach Artie Johnson thanked all those persons who were instrumental in rendering assistance towards the tournament inclusive of Ms. Darnette Weir, BLTA, President; Mr Tim Dames, Ms. Kathy Coleman, Robert (Captain Bob) Griffin and French Leaves Resort.
The results of the tournament are as follows:
Men’s singles
Captain Bob def. McArthur Rigby (walkover)
Men’s doubles
Chris Evans & Ahmad Thompson-Knowles def. Mcarthur Rigby & Ossie Rolle (walkover)
Ladies’ singles
Aleida Jimenez def. Betty Carey-Johnson 8-3
Ladies’ doubles
Betty Carey-Johnson and Aleida Jimenez def. Marlene Henry & Kaitlyn Walker 8-4
Mixed doubles
McArthur Rigby & Marlene Henry def. Tim Dames & Michelle Walker 8-4
Junior singles
Rackai Symonette def. Nathan Peltier-Jimenez 8-4
Junior doubles
Rackai Symonette & Nathan Peltier-Jimenez 8-4 (Winners)
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association applauds Coach Johnson on this first tournament, as he continues to propel tennis on the island of Eleuthera.
Original Post Date: 22/12/2019
