Fitzgerald, Hiralall snatch victory in their respective singles final

MEN’S and Women’s national singles champions, Sudesh Fitzgerald and Rosetta Hiralall, came from behind to snatch victory in their respective singles final when the curtain came down on the Mashramani Darts Classic last Saturday night at the Malteenoes Sports Club.Fitzgerald chalked up his second lien on the ‘Lens Trophy’ (previously in 2012) by defeating Anil Lachhman (defending title won in 2013) – three games to two in the 501.
Lachhman took the first two games in fine style but Fitzgerald showed why he is the national champion by storming back to take the next three games.
The third place went to Ricardo Madhoo who defeated the other losing semi-finalist Anthony Bissoondyal two games to one.
On the distaff side, Shondell Hyles was well placed to upset the national champion Hiralall but faltered after taking a big lead in the fourth and fifth games.
Hiralall won the first game. Hyles drew level by winning the second and stormed away to win the third, only to slip thereafter.
The third place went to veteran Jean DeSouza who defeated the other losing semi-finalist Melissa Smart two games to one.
Full results in the other events are as follows: Mixed Doubles 501: Sudesh Fitzgerald partnered by newcomer S. Persaud (winners) over Sherwyn Greene partnered by newcomer Shondell Hale – two games to one. The third place went to Colin France and Shondell Hyles, over the other losing semi-finalists Lallchand Rambharose & Hiralall.
Men’s Doubles 501: Sudesh Fitzgerald and Ricardo Madhoo (winners) over France and Anil Lachhman – three games to one.
The third place went to Sherwyn Greene and Anthony Bissoondyal, over the other losing semi-finalists Andrew Balchand and Chris Fulton.
Mixed Triples 701: Sherwyn Greene/Hiralall/Rambharose (winners) over Andrew Balchand/Fulton/Hemwattie Amyan – two games to one.
The third place went to Fitzgerald/Mary Correia/Nicholas Seetaram, over the other losing semi-finalists Adrian Damon/Melissa Smart/Nicholas Murray – two games to one.
Incentive Prizes: Shortest Game – 16 darts – won by Sudesh Fitzgerald and Anil Lachhman.
Highest Amount of Points to Finish a Game: 128 by Andrew Balchand.
Most 180s: Lallchand Rambharose (3).
All prizes were in cash, but there was the ‘Lens Trophy’ in addition for the Men’s Singles.