11th CYLC State Open Tennis Tournament begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 22 2022:
Seven men's singles matches were decided on the opening day of 11th CYLC State Open Tennis Tournament underway at Chingamathak.
Luching, Bona, Ninginsana, Ratul Mahata, Bicky, Lucas and Ch Chingei all came out winners in the men's open singles matches on Saturday.
Luching overpowered Devson 8-0, Bona cruised past Churchil 8-2, Nongisana beat Suraj 8-7 (7-4), Ratul Mahata outclassed Amol 8-0, Bicky dominated Nongisana 8-0, Lucas eased past Prasa-na 8-0, Ch Chingei outperformed Jogendra 8-2 on the first day of the tournament.
In the opening match of the45+ doubles event, the pair of E Bhumeshwor and P Sanjoy registered an 8-4 win over N Tomba and Irom Bit.
The tournament has men's open singles, 35+ doubles and 45+ doubles events.
19 players are in the fray for the men's singles title while 18 players are competing in the 35+ doubles event and 13 players are vying for the 45+ doubles events' crown.
The three-day tennis competition is being organised by Association of Tennis Lover (ATL) .