Grannum, Parkinson, Siland win in Junior Tennis Championship

The pair (right) of Paula Kalekyezi/Erin Tucker secured their place in the Girl’s Doubles final after defeating the team of Christin Richmond/Kayesha Harding in their semifinal encounter.
The pair (right) of Paula Kalekyezi/Erin Tucker secured their place in the Girl’s Doubles final after defeating the team of Christin Richmond/Kayesha Harding in their semifinal encounter.

Isabella Grannum, Alexander Parkinson, and Samara Siland recorded lopsided wins when the Smalta/Rebel Junior Tennis Championship continued at the GBTI court in Diamond, East Bank Demerara.

In the Girl’s U-12 segment, Grannum brushed aside Nandica Arjune 4/0, 4/2. She also defeated older sibling Jessica Grannum 4/2, 4/1 in the Girl’s U-14 category. In similar fashion, Alexander Parkinson blanked Ryan Persaud 4/0, 4/0, and crushed Mickeal Roberts 4/0, 4/1 in the Boy’s U-12 segment.

In the Girl’s U-14 division, Siland defeated Zenadya Lupuku in straight sets 4/0, 4/0. Meanwhile, in the Girl’s U-12 division, Lupuku defeated Arjune 1/4, 4/2, and 12/10.