TT girls qualify for tennis finals

Puerto Rico boys and Trinidad and Tobago girls emerged winners of the North/Central America and Caribbean pre-qualifying event.

The two 16 & Under teams advanced to the finals, which will be held in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico on May 4 to 7.

There they will compete against Canada, Mexico and USA for the region’s two available spots for the Junior Davis Cup & Junior Fed Cup Finals to be held on September 26 to October 1 in Barcelona, Spain.

A total of 14 boys teams and 13 girls team represented the 14 participating nations.

The Trinidad and Tobago girl’s team comprised Olivia Bennett,Yolande Leacock and Shenelle Mohammed.

Olympic Committee President Larry Romany commended the qualification of the girls for the final qualifying event in Mexico said that it is an encouraging development for the sport of tennis and in particular female participation.

“The team has done well to advance. I congratulate them.Continued hard work and a passion for the game will in the long run bear fruit.USA,Canada and Mexico will be tough opponents Mental toughness and self-belief will be required,” Romany said.

Romany noted that young athletes in a number of sports have been performing with distinction and this is noteworthy as it highlights the positive aspect of the youth of the nation.