After a week of great competition, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) concluded its 2022 Senior Nationals today in grand fashion. The finalists took to the courts all vying to be named National Champions. Both men and women participated in singles and doubles categories in their various age divisions. The title sponsor of the event was Fidelity Bank Bahamas Limited.
The 2022 Senior Nationals Champions and Runners-Up are as follows:
Women’s 35
Champion: Sh’Ron Saunders
Runner Up: Esther Newton
Men’s 35
Champion: Alexander Murbach
Runner Up: Bjorn Ferguson
Men’s 45
Champion: Ivan Hooper
Runner Up: Shaun Mahelis
Men’s 55
Champion: Cory Francis
Runner Up: Ken Kerr
Mixed Doubles
Champions: Neil and Tara Mactaggart
Runners Up: Chigoze Ijeoma and Marsha Williams
Women’s Doubles:
Champions: Sarah Beukes and Tara Mactaggart
Runners Up: Sh’Ron Saunders and Ellie Brown
Men’s Doubles 35
Champions: Ivan Hooper and Alexander Murbach
Runners Up: Stephen Thompson and Cory Francis
Men’s Doubles 55
Champions: Stephen Thompson and Cory Francis
Runners Up: Larry Rolle and Patrick Fernander
We give special mention to Mr. Cory Francis who was the only participant in the tournament to advance to 3 finals, taking home 2 championships and a runner-up placement. The sportsmanship trophies (male and female) were determined by the players themselves and were awarded based on the highest vote-getters for the best display of sportsmanship in the tournament. Patrick Fernander and Esther Newton captured the male and female awards respectively. The double crown winners include Tara Mactaggart, Stephen Thompson, Alexander Murbach and Ivan Hooper. The BLTA President Perry Newton expressed his gratitude to Fidelity Bank Bahamas Limited for their sponsorship and CEO Gowon Bowe for assisting with the trophy presentations. President Newton also extended thanks to those who worked hard to ensure the tournament was a success including Esther Newton, Vice-President Chilean Burrows, Darnette Weir, Mickey Williams and Cory Francis. You all did a splendid job!
This year the tournament was named in Mr Wesley Rolle’s honour. On hand today was Mr Wes Rolle’s son, Willis accepting an award on behalf of his father. Mr Rolle’s contributions to tennis will continue to bear fruit. We thank each player who participated in this year’s Senior Nationals as we saw a wonderful display of tennis skills. God’s willing we look forward to 2023 as the competition continues to grow.
Final tournament results can be found on the BLTA’s website and tournament pictures can be found on our various social media platforms.
Original Post Date: 10/23/2022
