Dinara, Luka, Savini and Nilaweera brothers shine as Tennis Nationals edge closer to finish

Men’s doubles champions Chathurya Nilaweera and Tehan Wijemanne added the Under-18 boys’ doubles title to their impressive record as they lived up to their reputation to beat Luka Knees and Kaveesha Ratnayake in the under 18 age category final of the Tennis Nationals 2020 at the Tennis Association courts on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Chathurya Nilaweera was prevented from clinching another title when Knees fought back in the third set (6-2, 5-7, 10-3) to win the Under-18 boys’ singles title.

In the Under-18 doubles final Chathurya and Tehan scored 6-2, 6-1.

Chathurya’s brother Vichinthya won the Under-14 boys’ singles title yesterday beating Ransath Peiris 6-1, 6-1. The brothers also secured a berth in the Under-16 boys’ doubles final where they are set to meet Jaitra de Saram and Zaidh Zihar today, the final day of the Nationals.

Meanwhile, St. Bridget’s Convent player Dinara de Silva won her second age category singles title when she beat Vishmi Serasinghe 7-5, 7-6 in the Under-14 girls’ singles final. She was also the winner of the Under-12 age category.

Ruvi Levkebandara was the winner of the Under-16 girls singles final as she beat Hasali Gajaba 6-3, 6-4.

In the Under-18 girls’ singles final played on Tuesday, Gateway International’s Savini Jayasuriya beat Oneli Perera 6-1, 6-0 to win the title. (RF)