Arjoon and Fernandes walk away with top honours on final day of Senior’s Squash c/ship

Jul 10, 2023 Sports

Senior Squash winners receive spoils at the closing of the 2023 Guinness Senior’s championship.

Kaieteur Sports – The exhilarating conclusion of the 2023 Guinness Senior’s Squash Championship took place on Saturday at the Georgetown Club Courts (GTC). The Women’s draw saw the remarkable Nicolette Fernandes, a prominent female squash player; emerge as the champion after a thrilling three-game encounter with Caribbean squash queen Ashley Khalil. The Men’s draw saw Alex Arjoon conquering Shomari Wiltshire to secure the Men’s title. As Joseph ‘Jojo’ Mekdeci dominated the Men’s Veteran Over-50 category, defeating Brian Yong in a commanding 3-0 victory, while, Regan Pollard smoothly outperformed Jerazeno Bell in the Men’s Over-40 category and Lydia Fraser reigned supreme in the Women’s Veterans division.

Nicolette Fernandes (left) share photo with Alex Arjoon at the end of the Guinness sponsored National championship.

Several highlights unfolded on the final day of the senior’s championship. In the Men’s National draw, Deje Dias triumphed over Jonathan Antczak with a score of 11-5, 11-7, and 11-4. Brian Edwards fell short against Dennis Dias, losing three games to nil. Mohryan Baksh delivered an excellent performance and emerged victorious against Louis Da Silva. Reagan Rodrigues outmatched Just Ten Pow, while Nicholas Verwey secured a well-deserved victory over Steven Xavier, rallying back after losing the first match 8-11. Nicholas claimed the last three games with scores of 11-7, 11-7, and 11-9. The intense clash between Peter de Groot and Jason van Djik concluded with a 7-11, 11-6, 11-1, 11-7 victory for de Groot, who displayed a spectacular performance and staged a sensational comeback after losing the first game.

Nicolette Fernandes (left) in battle with Ashley Khalil on final day of Guinness tourney.

Moving on to the final two matches in the Men’s draw, Jason Ray Khalil faced Samuel Ince-Carvalhal, resulting in Khalil’s commanding 3-0 victory. Meanwhile, Alex Arjoon triumphed over Shomari Wiltshire with a score of 12-10, 11-4, 11-8.

In the Women’s National draw, Malia Maikoo suffered a defeat against Safirah Sumner with a score of 3-0. Larissa Wiltshire silenced Kirsten Gomes with a three-game victory. Victoria Arjoon later upset Avery three games to love (11-5, 11-7, and 11-3). Mary Fung-A-Fat displayed an impressive performance against Taylor Fernandes, winning 11-7, 11-6, and 11-9.

Finally, Nicolette Fernandes overcame Ashley Khalil with a dominant score of 11-5, 11-4, and 11-3.

In the Men’s Veteran Over-50 category, Dennis Dias triumphed over Brian Edwards with a commanding 3-0 victory. Joseph Mekdeci also showcased his superiority in the highly anticipated match against Yong, with Mekdeci winning 11-9, 11-6, and 11-4. The Women’s Veteran title was claimed by the skilled Lydia Fraser, who exhibited her prowess against Michelle Low, securing an emphatic 3-0 victory.

The tournament was proudly sponsored by Guinness, with support from Inet.

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