Saudi-based Ifeanyi Ayadiuno defeated Anshuman Sonawane 4-1 in the final to claim the 14-and-under title of the Bahrain Tennis Academy (BTA) Junior Tennis Tournament yesterday at Dilmun Club in Saar.
Erwin Godinho easily beat Tristan Manners 4-0 to clinch third place in a rematch of their 12-and-under final.
Earlier, Erwin defeated Tristan 4-2 to bag the 12-and-under trophy.
In the play-off for the third place medal, Essa Al Qattan defeated Raj Singh 4-2.
The final rounds of both the 12-and-under and 14-and-under categories marked the end of the tournament, organised by BTA.
The top eight players from the group stage, in each age group, returned to battle it out for the medals.
BTA and Tournament Director Dan Barrie said: “This event saw our participation record smashed with 75 players competing across the four age categories. The level of play on the final day was a testament to the depth of quality players.”
Players wishing to compete in the next tournament should contact the Director at dan@bahraintennisacademy.com or join the Facebook group “Bahrain Junior Tennis Players” for information about upcoming tennis events.
Results:
12-and-under
Quarter-finals: Erwin Godinho bt Zayaan Siddiqi 4-0, Raj Singh bt Rushikesh Sonawane 4-2, Essa Al Qattan bt Savanna Colkitt 4-0, Tristan Manners bt Rohan Mukherjee 4-3 (5-3).
Semi-finals: Erwin Godinho bt Raj Singh 4-2, Tristan Manners bt Essa Al Qattan 4-1.
3rd/4th play-off: Essa Al Qattan bt Raj Singh 4-2.
Final: Erwin Godinho bt Tristan Manners 4-2.
14-and-under
Quarter-finals: Ifeanyi Ayadiuno bt Khadija Moussa 4-0, Erwin Godinho bt Romain Haessler 4-0, Tristan Manners bt Mohamed Al-Shehabi, Anshuman Sonawane bt Hani Halawani 4-0.
Semi-finals: Ifeanyi Ayadiuno bt Erwin Godinho 4-1, Anshuman Sonawane bt Tristan Manners 4-1.
3rd/4th play-off: Erwin Godinho bt Tristan Manners 4-0.
Final: Ifeanyi Ayadiuno bt Anshuman Sonawane 4-1.