Over 100 tennis matches were played by approximately 70 players in what is being regarded as an epic junior tournament at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association's (BLTA) National Tennis Center this past weekend.

The BLTA's Spring Classic Tennis Tournament was deemed to be a tremendous success. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Bahamas Ltd. was the title sponsor of this junior tennis event and after the completion of the 100-plus matches, champions were crowned in the various divisions.

In the under-12 boys division, Chase Newbold prevailed as the champion, taking out Cory Conyers in the championship match. Caitlyn Pratt is the champion in the under-12 girls division, prevailing over Danielle Saunders.

Patrick Mactaggart prevailed as the winner in the under-14 boys division, beating Reeves Mahelis. Tatyana Madu emerged victorious in the under-14 girls division, winning over Briana Houlgrave.

Jackson Mactaggart outlasted Patrick Mactaggart to take the under-16 boys division title while Saphirre Ferguson defeated Tatyana Madu to win the under-16 girls division title.

In the under-18 boys division, Dentry Mortimer Jr. emerged victorious, taking out Sharano Hanna. Saphirre Ferguson won the under-18 girls division title, defeating Caila Bowe.

The BLTA congratulates all the winners and runners-up of the 2023 RBC Spring Classic. On hand to present the winners with their trophies were BLTA President Perry Newton and BLTA Vice President Chilean Burrows.

Double crown winner Saphirre Ferguson, who captured the under-16 and under-18 titles, was recognized for her outstanding tournament performances. She did not drop a set in either final, a tremendous feat.

The BLTA thanks the tournament director Tara Mactaggart, tournament referee Esther Newton and tournament officials for the good governance throughout the event. The BLTA also thanks the tournament participants and parents who continue to develop their children.

"We are witnessing a steady increase and interest in tennis; we had several newcomers to the tennis scene including Ethan Butler, Spencer Taylor, Jordan Storr, Taiden Culmer, Daliyah Culmer, Theo Weir, Drew Roker and others," said a BLTA spokesperson through a press release. Both Butler and Taylor advanced to the round of 16, and Storr and both Culmers played in the quarterfinal rounds. "This is very positive tennis growth. We welcome the new faces of tennis," the spokesperson added.

The Sportsmanship Female trophy was awarded to Victoria Sandi-Aguilar and the male trophy went to Cailan Bowe. They continue to display a great attitude.

"We are thankful to God for the safe and successful close of the RBC Spring Classic Tournament. Continue to display a great attitude and you will continue to excel," the release continued.

Individual match results can be found at the link: https://www.blta.net/blta-spring-classic-tournament/.

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