Pegasus Open Tennis...Miller to face Downes for title, aiming for triple win

Pegasus Open Tennis…Miller to face Downes for title, aiming for triple win

Nov 22, 2012 Sports

Anthony Downes booked his place in the Men’s final of the Pegasus Open Tennis tournament despite suffering a sprained ankle early in the second set against Leyland Leyland in their semi-final encounter.
An immobile Downes persisted in playing out the match when retiring seemed to be the obvious end to his hopes of reaching the final after an excellent first set which Downes took 7-5.

Jeremy Miller

Leacock played good counter attacking tennis which resulted in Downes rolling his ankle chasing down a wide ball.
The event brought about a change in tempo as both players tried to change their strategy to gain the advantage. Downes persisted in playing as a victory was near; he had already established a lead over Leacock.
Leacock who has been a regular in the semi finals without going past that stage missed his opportunity as he strayed from the tennis that kept him close in the first set against the hard hitting Downes.
Despite serving well, Leacock got broken at crucial times and could not push home the advantage over Downes who had no time for recovery as he is scheduled to face an impressive Jeremy Miller in the finals last evening after he put away junior, Gavin Lewis convincingly 6-2 6-1 in their semi final encounter.
Miller, who plays with heavy top spin is the favorite for the title. He has the chance to win all three categories he entered as he has already won the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles titles.
Also contested last evening was the Women finals which saw 14 year-old Nicola Ramdyhan matching racquets with veteran Carol Humphrey.
The presentation ceremony was also slated for last evening.