It is a wrap! Another weeklong U18 International Tournament along with the U14 and U16 local tournament hosted by The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has come to a successful end.
The BLTA congratulates the winners of the 2019 ITF G4 U18 Junkanoo Bowl. In singles Finals, Saturday at The National Tennis Centre Alexander Bernard(USA)defeated Jack Anthrop(USA). And on the Girls side, Ava Catanzarite(USA) defeated Anika Joskova(Slovakia).
In the Boys Doubles Finals held Friday at the National Tennis Centre Bernard from the USA and Poulsen from Denmark defeated Anthrop and Brachman from the USA. On the Girls side, the Americans were very strong producing four finalists; Ava and Maya teamed up to defeat Mary Grace and Sophie.
In the local tournament, The U16 Girls Winner is Peyton Anderson, runner up is Sierra Rodgers. The U16 Boys winner is Anthony Burrows Jr. and the runner up is Denali Nottage. The U14 Girls Winner is Sierra Rodgers and Runner up is Saphirre Ferguson. The U14 Boys Winner is Dentry Mortimer Jr. runner up is Clint Newry.
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association extends thanks to The hardworking officials and volunteers who gave of their time and energy to make the U18 ITF Junkanoo Bowl and U16 and U14 local tournaments successful.
Firstly to The Tournament Supervisor Mr. Mickey Williams and his assistant Mr. George Baxter for ensuring order and The smooth running of The Junkanoo Bowl. The Officiating Team, Mr. Bradley Bain, Mr. Mike Butler, Mr. Perry Newton, Mr. Michael Cooper, Mr. Everett Munroe, Mr. Steve Taylor, and Mrs. Esther Newton. Also, to The Tournament Director for his tournament work Mr Wesley Rolle.
Finally, the participants who came from near and far to be a part of his tennis experience and finally to the many spectators who supported the players along the way.
Original Post Date: 7/7/2019