June is designated Tennis Month in Canada and the Yellowknife tennis season was off to a busy start with the first tournament of the season being held last weekend called the Season Opener.
Ainsley Dempsey, general manager of the Yellowknife Tennis Club, said the tournament drew in about 40 players for the mens, ladies, menSA国际影视传媒檚 and ladies doubles and mixed doubles matches.
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While the club usually holds four tournaments per season, she said due to the wildfire evacuation last year, they only were able to organize two.
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Tennis, anyone?
Slavica Jovic, board member of Tennis NWT, said there are several activities planned for the month as a way to introduce tennis to the public and to inspire people of all ages and abilities across the country to participate in fun tennis events in their community.
SA国际影视传媒淲e are hosting an Open House on June 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and we are also hosting a Summer Solstice Tennis Event on June 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.,SA国际影视传媒 Jovic said.
Also during the month, Jovic said they will host a series of Rogers First Set Try events on June 15, 22, and 29 between 1-2 p.m. More information on those events can be found on the Tennis NWT website.
Yellowknife Tennis Club Season Opener results
MenSA国际影视传媒檚 Singles (6-2; 6-0)
Winner - Nikki Gohil
Runner-up - Daren Campbell
Ladies Singles (7-6; 6-3)
Winner - Sepi Sohrabi
Runner-up SA国际影视传媒 Teresa Martin
MenSA国际影视传媒檚 Doubles (6-3; 7-5)
Winners SA国际影视传媒 Nikhilesh Gohil and Nittin Gohil
Runners-up SA国际影视传媒 Nikola Jovic and Randy Rivers
Ladies Doubles (6-0; 6-0)
Winners SA国际影视传媒 Teresa Martin and Ofira Duru
Runners-up SA国际影视传媒 Hiro Kobayashi and Shirley Zhang
Mixed Doubles (6:0; 6:0)
Winners SA国际影视传媒 Sepi Sohrabi and Alberto Valero
Runners-up - Hiro Kobayashi and Nittin Gohil