Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
Narayan is GBTI Open Tennis Men’s Over-35 champ
Chethan Narayan has gone the distance this year to claim the title of GBTI Men’s over 35 champion after he overpowered Godfrey Lowden to win 6/4, 6/4. It was evident that both men brought their best game and pushed each other to produce
Chethan Narayan (left) and Godfrey Lowden after their clash.
spectacular tennis. Lowden led a break in both sets nevertheless was unable to maintain it. Narayan was adamant with his crisp and clean passing shots as he raddled Lowden at the net.
Meanwhile, the Men’s Singles Open has been narrowed down. Leyland Leacock appeared to have gotten more relaxed as he goes deeper into the draw. Bishan Dalip was defeated 6/3, 6/1 by Leacock. One of his strongest opponents will be Anthony Downes. Downes got his first workout of the tournament when he faced Oswin Coggins in a match of power. He held on to win one game despite Downes directing most of the points with power and variety. Downes took the set 6/0, 6/1.
The match of endurance and will was played between Daniel Lopes and Andre Erskine. From the onset one knew that the match would be of great quality. In the first set Daniel had a 2/0 lead after one of the longest game point for the tournament this year. The pair went to deuce 12 times on Erskine’s first service game which had the spectators at the edge of their seats in suspense with each point. The score eventually tied at 4/4 but the effectiveness of Lopes sliced backhands proved to be the kryptonite for Erskine’s game.
While making a high percentage of winning shots he was unable to tighten his net game and win the volleys at the critical juncture of the game. The match was a constant shift of balance of power between the players, however Lopes’ game was exemplary. He anticipated the ball well and played defensively to always stay in the point which forced Erskine to make the errors. Lopes won the game 6/4, 6/3 and sets up a rematch against Anthony Downes who defeated him in the Assuria Singles Finals this year. If Lopes is going to challenge the defending champion then he will have to hold his nerves and play a more intense tennis.
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