Rebels Tennis Club successful in Trinidad
THE Rebels Tennis Club of East Bank Demerara, Guyana had plenty of success in the recently concluded 47th edition of the Royal Bank Junior Tennis Championships in Trinidad winning medals in every category they competed in.

“In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, Team Guyana made their mark…by showcasing their skills and passions in 14 different categories. The team secured 10 trophies, including five winners and five runners-up,” said the Guyana Tennis Association’s Public Relations Officer Gavin Lewis.

He continued, “A heartfelt congratulations goes out to all the winners, finalists, and participants who made this tournament a resounding success. Special thanks to Coach Andre Erskine for his exceptional leadership.”
In a thrilling all-Guyanese final, Gerald Scotland emerged victorious over Denzel Luthers with a 6/4 – 6/0 win, securing the 2023 Boys’ U-16 Royal Bank Title.

The Girls’ U-16 category witnessed a fiercely contested battle, as Paula Kalekeyzi narrowly missed out on the crown.
Kalekeyzi fell to Antigua’s Janae George-Alexander in a nail-biting three-set match, with a score line of 6/1 – 3/6 – 5/10 while Bradford Fordyce was the runner up Boys’ U-16 Division II Title.

Kimora Erskine captured her first regional title in the Girls’ U-12 Division I (one).
Erskine dispatched Trinidad’s #1, Suri Ramcharran 7/6(2) – 6/3 and improved her singles record to 7-0 in recent regional competitions, including two wins at the Inter-Guiana Games last month.

Meanwhile, José Rodrigues showed resilience to claim the Boys’ U-14 Consolation Title.
In the Boys’ U-10 Division II (two), Michael Fordyce claimed the championship title with a commanding 4/0 – 4/2 win over Ryan Chan of Trinidad and Tobago.

“The Royal Bank Junior Tournament has recently concluded with great success, leaving a trail of heartwarming stories.
Among the shining stars of the event, Guyana’s young talents stole the spotlight in the U-10 Division, where Israbella Grannum dominated the singles category and emerged as the Girls’ U-10 Division II Champion.
Grannum also secured the runner-up position for doubles alongside her partner, Nandica Arjune” informed an elated Coach Erskine. (Sean Devers)