The Tribune

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) held a successful Spring Classic tennis tournament. RBC was the title sponsor of this junior tennis event. After the completion of over 100 matches, the BLTA crowned the champions in the following divisions:

Under-12 Boys

Champion:

Chase Newbold

Runner Up:

Cory Conyers

Under-12 Girls

Champion:

Caitlyn Pratt

Runner Up:

Danielle Saunders

U14 Boys

Champion:

Patrick Mactaggart

Runner Up:

Reeves Mahelis

U14 Girls

Champion:

Tatyana Madu

Runner Up:

Briana Houlgrave

U16 Boys

Champion:

Jackson Mactaggart

Runner Up:

Patrick Mactaggart

U16 Girls

Champion:

Saphirre Ferguson

Runner Up:

Tatyana Madu

U18 Boys

Champion: Dentry

Mortimer Jr

Runner Up:

Sharano Hanna

Under-18 Girls

Champion:

Saphirre Ferguson

Runner Up: Caila Bowe

The BLTA congratulates all the winners and runners-up of the 2023 RBC Spring Classic. On hand to present the winners with their trophies were BLTA president Perry Newton and vice president Chilean Burrows. The double crown winner Saphirre Ferguson, who captured the U16 and U18 Championships, was recognised for her outstanding tournament performance. Saphirre did not drop a set in either finals - a tremendous feat.

The BLTA thanks the tournament director Tara Mactaggart, tournament referee Esther Newton and tournament officials for the good governance throughout the event.

The BLTA also thanks the tournament participants and parents who continue to develop their children. We are witnessing a steady increase and interest in tennis. We had several newcomers to the tennis scene, including Ethan Butler and Spencer Taylor (both advanced to the Round of 16), Jordan Storr, Taiden Culmer and Daliyah Culmer (all played in the quarterfinal rounds) Theo Weir, Drew Roker and others.

This is very positive tennis growth. We welcome the new faces of tennis.

The Sportsmanship female trophy was awarded to Victoria Sandi-Aguilar and the male trophy went to Cailan Bowe.

Continue to display a great attitude and you will excel.

We are thankful to God for the safe and successful close of the RBC Spring Classic tournament. Until the next time.