Espinoza wins triple crown at Solo Badminton

Fresh off his triple crown victory at the 2017 TT Badminton Association National Championships in January, Espinoza was able to repeat that feat as he captured titles in the men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles categories.

In the men’s singles, up-andcoming player Will Lee proved that he will be a formidable opponent in the future as he gave Espinoza a stiff run for the title.

Espinoza’s experience once again came to the fore as he was able to put down the challenge of Lee 21-15, 26-24. The pair of Espinoza and Lee later teamed up in the men’s doubles final to defeat Naim Mohammed and Sheraz Nabbie 21-13, 21-18.

The triple crown was completed when Espinoza, together with partner Jada Renales captured the mixed doubles title, downing Lee and Chequeda Deboulet 21- 10, 21-14.

Capturing two titles on the night was Solangel Guzman. In the women’s singles final she defeated Renales 21-6, 21-9. Guzman completed the brace of titles when she paired up with Renales in the women’s doubles to outlast Leanna Castanada and Latoya Walrond 21-9, 21-10.

The master’s round-robin title eventually went to the pair of former national champions Ronald Clarke and Derwin Renales, who remained undefeated during the division.