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Godinho, Ayadiuno clinch titles

ManamaErwin Godinho defeated Tristan Manners to claim the title in the final round of the 12-and-under play-off BTA Junior Tennis Tournament, organised by Bahrain Tennis Academy (BTA), held at the Dilmun Club, Saar.

In the play-off for the third place medal, Essa Al Qattan defeated Raj Singh 4-2.

Saudi-based player, Ifeanyi Ayadiuno defeated Anshuman Sonawane 4-1 to claim the title in the final round of the 14-and-under play-off.

In the play-off for the third place medal was a rematch of the 12-and-under final, with Erwin Godinho again proving too strong for Tristan Manners defeating him 4-0. 

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 defeats Zayaan Siddiqi 4-0.

Raj Singh beats Rushikesh Sonawane 4-2.

Essa Al Qattan beats Savanna Colkitt 4-0.

Tristan Manners beats Rohan Mukherjee 4-3 (5-3).

Semi-finals:  Erwin Godinho beats Raj Singh 4-2.

Tristan Manners beats Essa Al Qattan 4-1.

3rd/4th play-off:  Essa Al Qattan beats Raj Singh 4-2.

Final:  Erwin Godinho defeats Tristan Manners 4-2.

 

14-and-under:

Quarter-finals:  Ifeanyi Ayadiuno defeats Khadija Moussa 4-0.

Erwin Godinho defeats Romain Haessler 4-0.

Tristan Manners defeats Mohamed Al-Shehabi.

Anshuman Sonawane defeats Hani Halawani 4-0.

Semi-finals:  Ifeanyi Ayadiuno beats Erwin Godinho 4-1.

Anshuman Sonawane beats Tristan Manners 4-1.

3rd/4th play-off:  Erwin Godinho beats Tristan Manners 4-0.

Final: Ifeanyi Ayadiuno beats Anshuman Sonawane 4-1.