Girls secure all four semi-final spots for hosts
ATF Under-16 Colombo Week 1 Tennis Sri Lanka’s junior players delivered a series of impressive performances on Wednesday, with the girls claiming all four semi-final places at the ATF Under-16 Colombo 2026 Week 1 tournament, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts. Methuli Naotunne led the charge with a notable quarter-final win over […]
In the ATF Under-16 Colombo Week 1 tennis tournament held in Sri Lanka, the girls' team showcased remarkable skill, securing all four semi-final spots. Damsath Peiris made an early impact with a strong quarter-final win over India's Yashmitha Santhosh, overcoming a set loss to emerge victorious with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. Kiara Jayamanne also demonstrated resilience, coming from behind to defeat India's Ahnavi Shaw 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.
Additionally, Risindi Hewawasam secured a quarter-final spot by defeating Desandi Peiris 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in an all-Sri Lankan match. Disini Samaraweera further strengthened the Sri Lankan girls' position with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 win over Sayli Basnayake. On the boys' side, Sri Lanka's Damsath Peiris continued the impressive performances by defeating Buvindu Jayawardhana 8-2, 7-6.
Yonal Dankumbura put up a valiant effort, overcoming Jayan Sebastian 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. However, the visiting teams posed a challenge. The Philippines' Anthony Castigador emerged victorious against Dehan Wickramasinghe 6-2, 6-4, while India's Gurshaan Chahal fought back to defeat Udeera Gunasinghe 2-6, 7-5, 7-5.
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