Akesha wins girls’ singles final

ITF Under 14 Tennis Series Week 1

Akesha Silva made the hosts proud by winning the girls’ singles final of the ITF Under 14 Tennis Series Week 1 tournament at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts on Monday.

While Nevan Kannangara did well to reach the boys’ final, Akesha Silva beat Aishath Karin of Maldives 4-2, 4-2 in the girls’ final.

Nevan Kannangara

She edged out Eliza Kahagalla in the semi-finals to secure her place in the final.

In the boys’ final, Kannangara was beaten (4-2, 4-2) by Calvin Jonatan of Indonesia.

Semi-Final results

Girls’ semi-finals

Aishath Karin (Maldives) beat Diyana Vithanage 4-1, 4-1

Akesha Silva beat Eliza Kahagalla 5-3, 4-1

Boys’ semi-finals

Calvin Jonatan (Indonesia) beat Lem Hao Greth (Malaysia) 4-1, 4-0

Nevan Kannangara beat David Avayou (Canada) 0-4, 4-0, 4-1