-Renola Jordan beats sister to win Girls Singles title

NUMBER one seed Viraj Sharma defeated the ever-improving Gerald Scotland in the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) championship clash of the Boy’s U18 competition yesterday at the Diamond Tennis courts, on the East Bank of Demerara.

Prior to that clash, 12-year-old Renola Jordan got past her older sister Norella Jordan 2-0 in the virtual Girls Singles Final (round-robin format).

Scotland was the underdog in the male final, since he had surprised the number two seeded player and reigning Rebel Tennis Junior Champion Donnie Anderson on Monday.

CONTROL

Sharma was able to control yesterday’s final by mixing up his pace with slices, which threw Scotland off his game and resulted in a 6-0 opening win. Scotland bounced back in the second set, but although he played well, he was unable to execute his usual hard-hitting baseline game. The match ended with a 6-4 victory for Sharma.

In the girl’s clash, Renola won the opener by a convincing 6-2 scoreline, before 14-year-old Norella battled back in the second set, but eventually succumbed 6-4.

On Tuesday, Norella had defeated Devanie Arjune 6-2, 7-5 in the round-robin clash.