2nd Manipur Sr Tennis Tourney : Tuleshwor in +35 years singles final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 09 2019:
Tuleshwor defeated Bankim 6-4, 6-3 to book a place in the final of the above 35 years men's singles event at the ongoing 2nd Manipur Senior Tennis Tournament 2019.Bankim thrashed Arun 8-0 earlier in the quarter final to reach the semis but Tuleshwor continued his fine form to beat Bankim and sealed the final berth.
In another quarter final match, Suraj overcame Daichilung 8-2 to set up semi-final clash with Bona.
The final line up of the above 45 years men's singles event was also completed as Tuleshwor and Daichilung defeated their semi-final rivals.
Tuleshor saw off Jayanta 7-5, 6-0 in the first semi-final match while Daichilung managed a 6-4, 6-1 win against Ibohal in the second semi-final match.
Meanwhile in the 55+ singles competition, N Dilip eased to a 6-2, 6-0 win against N Tomba to seal a place in the final.
In the other quarter final matches of the said age category, Ranjit overcame Lakshmikanta 8-5 and Sharat earned a 8-7 (11-9) win against Ibotombi.
Combined 90+
Kopichou and Manikanta pair who got a first round bye reached the semi-finals of the combined 90+ category event after a 8-6 win against Balkrishna and Pradeep L in a quarter final clash of the tournament.
Balkrishna and Pradeep on the other hand earned a 8-5 win against Khelen and Prem.
Sanatomba and Romeo also reached the semi-final with a 8-3 win against Kenny and Pradeep M.Earlier in the other pre-quarter final clashes of the same age category, Romeo and Sanatomba beat Leishemsana and Momo 8-4; Kenny and Pradeep M also earned a 8-4 win against Ramkumar and Biren; Rakesh and Ibohal pair outlasted Ebungomacha and Prem 8-3 .
Combined 110+
Indra and Prakash defeated Ramkumar and Kopichou pair 8-4 to advance into the quarter final match of the combined 110+ event while Sarat and Iboyaima overcame Anil and Motilal 8-2 to make it to the same round.