The National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua served as the battleground for emerging tennis talents on December 14 as the RBC Junior Tennis Tournament entered its competitive phase. Young athletes across multiple age divisions demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in matches that highlighted both dominant performances and hard-fought victories.
In the Boys 14 and Under singles division, Novak Malcolm delivered a masterclass performance against Adam Arjoon, securing a decisive 6-0, 6-0 victory. This marked a dramatic turnaround for Arjoon, who had previously celebrated success on the tournament’s opening day but found himself outmaneuvered by Malcolm’s precision play.
The same category witnessed several other compelling matches: Justin Duncan claimed victory over Ryan Steuart with identical 6-4 scores in both sets, while Sanjay Ramcharitar dominated Harrison Hadeed 6-1, 6-0. Eli Paty demonstrated strong form against Dylan Clifford (6-0, 6-2), Cruz Thornton overcame Luke Bellamy (6-1, 6-2), and Sebastian Plimmer secured a convincing win against Navin Toppin (6-1, 6-0).
Girls’ competition featured equally impressive performances, with Samiyah Mohammed achieving a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory against Jadia-Marie Highly. Suri Ramcharan mirrored this achievement with a perfect scoreline against Sizaa Chadee, not conceding a single game in her commanding performance.
In the Boys 18 and Under division, Jack Brown delivered a powerful showing against Javed Dowlat, cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 triumph. The Boys 16 and Under category saw Rohan Ramcharita overcome Anthony Frank with scores of 6-4, 6-0.
The younger competitors in the Boys Under-10 division showcased their developing skills in closely contested matches. Zayden Sagramsingh prevailed against Hugh Hadeed (5-3, 4-1), while James Rostant defeated Nathaniel Toppin (4-0, 4-2). Division two of this category featured an especially thrilling encounter as Arun Ramtahal emerged victorious after a nail-biting contest against Kaiden George, ultimately winning 5-4 (5), 5-4 (8). Miles Bain completed the day’s action with a solid performance against Christopher Craig (4-0, 4-1).