8th CYLC State Open Tennis : Kangjamba-Rakesh claim +40 years doubles title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25 2019:
Kangjamba and Rakesh pair combined well to lift the above 40 years men's doubles title of the 8th CYLC State Open Tennis Tournament being organised by Association of Tennis Lovers under the aegis of Manipur Tennis Association at Hao Ground tennis court, Imphal.
Kangjamba and Rakesh who saw off Aken and Keshorjit 6-2, 6-2 in the semi-final continued their fine form to carve out a 6-1, 4-6, 12-10 win against Tuleshwor and Ibohal in the final to lift the coveted title.
Tuleshor and Ibohal reached the final after a 6-2, 6-2 win against Pradip and Birla pair today in the semifinal match.
Men's open: The final line up of the men's open singles competition completed today with Th Rivaskar and Bona beating their respective rivals in the semi-finals staged today.
Th Rivaskar eased into the final with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 win against Azad Khan in the first semi-final while Bona overcame H Becker 6-2, 6-4 in the other semi-final to set up the final clash with the former.
Combined 110 years doubles Kangjam and Matum will be meeting Dilip and Leisemsana pair in the final of the combined 110 years doubles final.
Kangjamba and Matum sealed the final berth today by beating Tuleshwor and Ibotombi 0-6, 6-4, 10-4 in ' the semi-final.
Tuleshwor and Ibotombi made their way into the semi-final with a 9-0 win against Debendra and Pradip in the quarter final staged today.
Dilip and Leisemsana on the other hand outlasted Ranjan and Indra 6-4, 6-0 to reach the final.