Lucas, Atap, Bicky and Rivaskar in CYLC tennis semifinals
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 23 2022:
Lucas, Atap, Bicky and Rivaskar all triumphed on Sunday to complete the semifinal lineup of the men's open singles event in the 11th CYLC State Open Tennis Tournament 2022 at CYLC tennis Court, Hao Ground, Chingamathak.Lucas overcame a stiff challenge from Luching to pull off an 8-7 (7-4) victory for his place in the last four.
Atap, on the other hand, was made to work hard by Bona as the former edged past the latter 8-7 (7-5 into the semifinals.
Bicky was too strong for Aken to handle in their contest for a semifinal spot.
He powered his way to the last for with an 8-0 win.
Rivaskar too hardly broke a sweat against his opponent.
He eased into the semifinals with an 8-1 triumph over Ratul.
In 35+ doubles, Tule and Kangtamba outdid Ramkumar and Romeo 8-2 to reach the semifinals while Bona and Rabi earned their semifinal berth by securing similar 8-2 margin win against Lucas and Balkrishna.
Meanwhile, Birla and Ibohal were given a walkover en route to the last four.
In 45+ doubles, Tule and Kangjamba beat Ramkumar and Romeo to enter the final where the duo will meet Ibohal and Jayanta, who defeated Ranjan and Prakash in their semifinal match.