The National Racquet Centre in Tacarigua witnessed exceptional junior tennis prowess on December 17th as the RBC Junior Tennis tournament semifinals unfolded with commanding performances from top-seeded athletes across multiple age divisions.
In the boys’ 16-and-Under singles category, tournament favorite Josiah Hills delivered a masterclass performance, dismantling fifth-seeded Oliver Harragin with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. The top-seeded player demonstrated why he holds the premier position in the draw with his dominant display. Meanwhile, second-seeded Christopher Khan faced stiffer competition from third-ranked Jovan Garibana, ultimately prevailing through determined play with scores of 6-4, 7-5 to secure his championship berth.
The girls’ 16-and-Under division similarly saw top seeds advancing to the final round. First-seeded Makeda Bain navigated past fourth-ranked Karissa Mohammed in a match that culminated 6-0, 7-6, earning her place in the championship match. She will face second-seeded Cyra Ramcharan, who demonstrated her competitive edge with a decisive 6-1, 6-4 victory over third-ranked Suri Ramcharan.
Younger competitors in the boys’ 12-and-Under category mirrored the pattern of seed dominance. Top-seeded Dylan Frost secured his advancement with a 4-2, 4-2 win against Daniel Ward, while second-seeded Ethan Primus overcame Zachary Anthony 4-0, 4-2. Third-seeded Austin Ward recorded a comprehensive 4-1, 4-0 triumph over Zayden Alexis, and fourth-seeded Nicholas McLetchie completed the semifinal victories with a 4-1, 4-1 performance against Malik Bain.
The tournament continues through December 18th with championship matches determining the ultimate winners in each competitive category.