42nd State Open Tennis Tournament begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2023:
The 42nd edition of the State Open Cash Prize Tennis Tournament kicked off today at Officer's Club Tennis Court in Lamphel.
The first day of the tournament saw Soham K, Arnav and Anish securing victories in the U-10 boys singles competition.
Suhaan K beat Joel Kh 8-6 in the first match before Arnav eased past Md Aariz 8-1 and Anish sealed a hard fought 8-7 (7-1) victory over Dhrup.
In the U-12 girls' singles matches, Merliah outclassed Valeska 8-1 before Gracy saw off Selza 8-2 .
In the U-12 boys singles competition, Korou beat Dhruv 8-3, Unnat beat Md Aariz 8-2, Suhaan K beat Sum Sum 8-3, Austin beat Anish 8-4 in first round clashes.
In a second round clash, Ranchar overcame Unnat 8-3 to move into the next stage.
In the U-14 boys singles first round matches, Sudarsan saw off Yoimayai 8-3 and Chingkhei outlasted Unnat 8-0 .
In the men's open opening match, Joshua thumped Debson 9-1 to move into the second round.
Meanwhile, Yuridas secured a 9-6 win over Shantikumar in the opening match of the senior men's 35+ singles competition.