Algerian Al Akhdar Al’a Eldeen defeated Hassan Al Mutawa 6-3, 6-3 on the opening day of the Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) Members Tournament held at the club’s premises in Juffair.
In another match, Tunisian Kareem Hajjar defeated Isa Al Sammak 6-1, 6-1.
Four matches are scheduled for today. Abdulrahman Janahi will take on the winner of the match between Kadri Rizq and Khalid Qayoom while Ahmed Janahi will face Khalid Nass. In the other matches, Nasser Khonji will take on the winner of the match between Indian Nalan Tenshobaka and Yousif Al Quood, while Pakistani Salman Hassan will face Indian Sandra Ram.
The opening ceremony of the tournament, organised by BTC, was attended by club Vice-Chairman Merza Al Sammak.