Persaud defeats Roberts in the Rebel Junior Tennis Championship

Ryan Persaud (left) commenced his U-12 campaign in the Junior Lawn Tennis Championship with a victory

Ryan Persaud defeated Mickeal Roberts by a 2-0 score when the 5th edition of the Rebel Junior Lawn Tennis Championship continued yesterday at the GBTI Diamond Court, East Bank Demerara.

Persaud secured a 1-0 advantage as he prevailed in the first set 5/4. He then clinched the result following a 5/4 (5) victory in the second set.

The tournament continues today with a tripleheader at the same venue. In the Boy’s U-18 division, Gerald Scotland will oppose Akil Semple at 15:00hrs, while Kimora Erskine will battle Melissa Goodman in the Girl’s U-18 section at 16:00hrs.