The Yellowknife Open Tennis Tournament had a strong field at the McNiven Beach tennis courts as 55 players competed across five categories, July 6 to 10.
The annual event is one of four that the club hosts throughout the season and typically takes place during the second week of July. The other tournaments include the seasonSA国际影视传媒檚 opener in June, the NWT Open, the doubles tournament, and a season finale.
Tamara Jovic, assistant tennis coach who helped put on this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 event, also posted wins in both the ladies singles and mixed doubles. She said she was very pleased with the turnout this year but noted there were some setbacks as wet weather prevented some matches from taking place.
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Jovic, 20, defeated Shirley Zhang in two sets, 6-0 and 6-0. She also joined Cole Clinton in defeating Sepideh Sohrabi and Alberto Valero 6-0 and 6-3. Clinton, 17, also won against more senior player Darren Campbell in menSA国际影视传媒檚 singles after Campbell had to withdraw during Sunday afternoonSA国际影视传媒檚 final. After dropping the first set 4-6 to Campbell, Clinton rebounded in the second set by jumping out to a 3-1 lead. Campbell then conceded after experiencing cramping pains.
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In menSA国际影视传媒檚 doubles, Nikhilesh Gohil and Joseph Curran triumphed over Nikola Jovic and Randy Rivers 6-3 and 6-2. Ofira Duru and Madelaine Kapraelian prevailed in ladies doubles over Adriana Zibolenova and Anneli Jokela, 6-0 and 6-1. Cole Clinton won menSA国际影视传媒檚 singles in three matches against Darren Campbell, 4:6; 3:1, retired and Tamara Jovic beat Shirley Zhang 6:0 and 6:0 in ladies singles.
