GUWAHATI: The highly anticipated Asian Junior Tennis Tournament for boys and girls under 14 years commenced on Monday, May 6, at the All Assam Tennis Association complex in Chachal, Guwahati.
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However, the opening day of the tournament was marred by incessant rain and adverse weather conditions, leading to multiple disruptions in the matches scheduled for the day.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, all the first-round singles matches were successfully completed without any major upsets. However, the continuous rain hampered the progress of the tournament, causing delays and interruptions throughout the day.
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As of the latest update, the pre-quarterfinals doubles matches were underway at the time of filing this report, with players and officials closely monitoring the weather conditions.
Looking ahead, the second-round singles matches of the tournament are scheduled to commence promptly at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, with organisers hopeful for improved weather conditions to facilitate smooth proceedings.
Despite the initial setbacks, players, coaches, and organisers remain optimistic about the remainder of the tournament, expressing confidence in delivering an exciting and competitive event for all participants.
The following are the results:
GIRLS SINGLES UNDER 14(FIRST ROUND)
NAYEEM HUSSAIN (IND) BEAT ANAGHA BHARGAV (IND) 6-0, 6-0
SHAZFA WANIA SK (IND) BEAT ARISHA MAHIN CHOUDHURY (IND) 6-3, 6-1
PADMAPRIYA RAMESH KUMAR (IND) ASHMITA BHOWMIK (IND) 6-2, 6-0
AYESSHA BAGLA (IND) BEAT RIDHIMA MULLICK (IND) 6-1, 6-1
DEVANSHI TAMULY (IND) BEAT MRIGAKSHEE CHANGMAI (IND) 6-2, 2-6, 6-1
DHRITI SANDRA BANTUPALLI (IND) HARITISHWARI C NATTU (IND) 6-0, 6-2
RIYA ROY (IND) BEAT ARADHANA TEHLAN (IND) 6-2, 7-6(3)
INDRAKSHI BHATTACHARYA (IND) BEAT HITHA MP (IND) 6-2, 6-3
SANSKRITI SAURAV BORAH (IND) BEAT SREEN GHOSE (IND) 6-4, 6-0
ANWESHA DHAR (IND) BEAT SUDENA SHYLAJA SENTHIKAMAR (IND) 6-0, 6-0
MIHIKA ROY (IND) BEAT ARAYAN TAHSIN AHMED (IND) 6-2, 6-1
BOYS SINGLES UNDER 14 (FIRST ROUND)
AYAAN SHANKAR (IND) BEAT EASHANDEEP BORO (IND) 6-0, 6-1
NIBRAS KAWSAR HUSSAIN (IND) BEAT RISHAV KUMAR PRASAD (IND) 6-0, 6-0
RISHIKESH MANE 9IND) BEAT ARJUN DUA (IND) 6-3, 7-5
CHANDRA SIDDHANT KOPPARAPU (IND) BEAT UDAY YASHASWI REDDY (IND) 6-1, 6-2
NAMAN BORAH (IND) BEAT AFNAN AHMED (IND) 6-2, 6-1
ANIRUDH BORA (IND) BEAT ANOY SARMAH (IND) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3