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Lisal, Saajida win singles titles
Clay Courts National Tennis Championship
Number one ranked Lisal Goonetilleke bagged the Under-14 boys’ singles title, Saajida Razick claimed the Under-18 girls’ singles trophy as the Clay Courts National Tennis Championship continued at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts on Tuesday.
S. Thomas’ College player Goonetilleke scored a 6-1, 6-4 win against Methvan Wijemanne to win the Under-14 final.
Bishop’s College player Saajida Razick beat Hasali Gajaba 7-5, 6-4 to win the Under-18 girls’ title.
In the Under-14 girls doubles final, Inuki Jayaweera of Musaeus College and Melesha Randini of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo beat Akeesha Silva and Movindi Fernando to win the trophy.
Results:
Under 14 Boys’ Singles Final:
Lisal Goonetilleke beat Methvan Wijemanne 6-1, 6-4.
Under-18 Girls’ Singles Final:
Saajida Razick beat Hasali Gajaba 7-5, 6-4.
Under-14 Girl’s Doubles Final:
Inuki Jayaweera and Melesha Randini beat Akeesha Silva and Movindi Fernando 5-3, 4-2. (RF)