Latest update September 4th, 2026 10:24 AM
Lewis, DeNobrega book GTA One Guyana Open Semifinal spots
Kaieteur Sports – The GTA One Guyana Open 2023 Tournament is a pillar of the emerging National Sports Academy; an initiative which is funded by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, and by extension the Government of Guyana.
No.2 seed Gavin Lewis advanced to the semifinal of the GTA One Guyana Open with a 6/2 – 6/0 win over Sandeep Chand.
“It was a good win today compared to my last match. Every match is different and important. I stayed focused throughout the match and I’m happy to be back in a Men’s Singles Semifinal,” the former No.1 said.
Lewis, the 2019 GBTI Champion, won the last seven games of the match. It was the pairs’ first meeting at the singles level.
“Usually around this time I’m competing at the GBTI Tournament in Bel Air, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to compete at such a high level against some of the best players in Guyana,” Lewis said. “Special thanks to the GTA and the Government of Guyana. I’m looking forward to more tournaments of this calibre.”
No.2 seed Gavin Lewis,
Meanwhile, No. 5 seed Nathan DeNobrega beat the seasoned Leyland Leacock in a comeback match to reach his first Men’s Open Singles Semifinal with a score of 1/6 – 6/4 – 3/0 (ret.).
In their first encounter, DeNobrega, one of Guyana’s top junior players, initially trailed Leacock by a set and a break. The youth displayed some incredible athleticism to force the errors off Leacock’s racquet and secure the second set.
No. 5 seed Nathan DeNobrega
After trailing 0/3 in the decisive set, an ailing Leacock was forced to retire, and subsequently denied a spot in his first Men’s Open Singles Semifinal in seven years.
Next up for the junior player – former Men’s Champion, Phillip Squires.
Other Results
Men’s Open Singles Round of 16: Seanden David-Longe defeated Martin Campbell 6/1 – 7/6 (4).
Men’s Open Singles Quarterfinals: Phillip Squires defeated Anthony Downes 6/4 – 6/3.
Men’s 45 Singles Round Robin: Aubrey Younge defeated Harry Panday 6/4 – 6/2.
Men’s 45 Singles Round Robin: Sunil Bianchini defeated Patrice Stewart 6/0 – 6/1.
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