Guyana being represented at U-12 tennis tournament

Guyana being represented at U-12 tennis tournament

A four-member team has departed Guyana for Curacao in an effort to bring glory to their home country at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) under-12 Junior Development Tournament from August 22-26.

The team members, Sarah Klautky, Sekai Akilah Jones, Vadeanand Resaul and Adesh Khayyam, were selected based on their all year round performance both locally and overseas.

They are expected to participate in both the single and doubles events in an aim to medal at the event.

According to national coach, Leyland Leacock, the players will perform to their best and learn from the event which will help them in their growth as future lawn tennis stars.

The Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) received financial support from the ITF to ensure they prepare and field participants at the event. Guyana is always eager to participate, but is yet to host the tournament. However, the local tennis association hopes to be able to host the tournament in the near future

The event is ITF’s signature annual tournament for identification of emerging talent in the region.

 

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