Kalyca Fraser and Sarah Klautky are through to the final of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry girls under-18 singles final after they both won their semi-final matches over the weekend at the National Racquet Centre.
Fraser defeated Alana Chung 6-3, 6-2 while Klautky got the better of Nathalie Ramdyhan 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 to set up Saturday’s final.
The ladies quarterfinal doubles saw Alana Chung and Sarah Klautky defeating Kury Cobham and Grace McCalman in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.
The men’s round of 16 doubles saw Andre Lopes and Sandeep Chand battling against Leyland Leacock and Daniel Lopes who took the first set 7-5 and the second 6 – 2.
The other encounter saw Albert Razick teaming up with his son Daniel against the junior pair, Vadeanand Resaul and Adesh Khayyam to win 6-4, 6-1.
In other matches, runner-up of the first Weekend Challenger, Jason Andrews, defeated Kester Abrams 6-3, 6-3. Abrams had several moments to tip the momentum in the match when creating good angels and guiding several passing winners but was unable to hold back the errors. Andrews faces Khwan Rodney in the round of 16 with both hoping to make it to their first GBTI men’s Open quarterfinal.
The novice final is scheduled for this weekend with Surendra Khayyam set to take on fellow club mate, Delon Fraser. Khayyam outlasted newcomer Leoni Sears 7-5. Sears showed determination against her male counterpart and held a steady lead but was unable to maintain the momentum. Peace Corps Guyana’s Country Director, Kury Cobham, won her quarterfinal due to a walkover and then fell 3-6 to Delon Fraser in the semi-final. Cobham had her chances to create pressure and with the backing of the crowd she flew to a 3-1 lead and it seemed the match was going to head in her favour. Her personality was captivating and the ladies on the sideline were cheering her on for a win but Fraser managed to buckle down and secure the win against the crowd favourite.
Boys round of 32
Ridhwaan Kasim fell at the hand of the young Brazilian, Alexandre DeAlmedia 6-2, 6-0.
Brother of the number one male player, Tai Downes has launched into his first tournament and showed promise but seasoned junior, Ravin Ramprasad, closed out the win at 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 in a closely contested match. Adesh Khayyam took on Khalid Gobin but was outplayed by the lefthander 7-5, 6-1. Topspin and acute angles helped seal the deal for Gobin against the promising Khayyam. Akil Brown scored an upset win against Wayne Baker winning 6-4, 1-6, 11-9 while Shimron Lewis received a walkover from Daniel Kellman. Nigel Lowe showed up with his regular aggressive game style that was too much for Ariel Khan. Lowe delivered a 6-1, 6-0 win.
