Category Archives: Tennis

Young stars Methvan Wijemanne, Akeesha Silva claim Hill Club honours

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NUWARA ELIYA, Apr 19 – (ePRESS) – Methvan Wijemanne of Royal College Colombo and Akeesha Silva of Newstead College Negombo emerged as the standout champions, winning the Men’s and Women’s Singles titles at the Hill Club Tennis Tournament 2026, which concluded in Nuwara Eliya last Friday. Wijemanne produced a flawless performance in the men’s final,…

Tennis growth game-changer for Sri Lanka, says SLTA President Issack

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Apr 8 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka has become a top destination for international tennis tournaments and a fast-growing hub in Asia, with the country now hosting a packed calendar of global events that is directly benefiting local players and tourism, according to Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) President Iqbal Bin Issack. “A…

Sri Lanka cruise past Macau 3-0 in Junior Davis Cup opener

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COLOMBO, March 23 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka made a commanding start to the 2026 Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory over Macau at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo. The hosts dominated all three matches, displaying superior skill and control from the outset to seal a comfortable…

Sri Lanka outclass Pakistan to book semi-final clash with Maldives

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Mar 19 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka produced a near-flawless performance built on control, consistency and tactical discipline to defeat Pakistan 2-0 and storm into the semi-finals of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo. Competing among 12 nations, the…

Sri Lanka impress as runners-up at Asian wheelchair tennis qualifiers

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Mar 18 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s men’s wheelchair tennis team produced a historic performance to emerge runners-up at the 2026 BNP Paribas World Team Cup Asian Qualification, while earning high praise for the Sri Lanka Tennis Association’s (SLTA) world-class hosting of the prestigious regional event held at the SLTA Headquarters in Colombo…

Home hope Dharmasena powers into ITF final

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COLOMBO, Feb 27 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Suresh Dharmasena stormed into the final with clinical precision, while Gamini Dissanayake fell just short after a courageous three-set battle, as the two Lankan stars produced contrasting performances at the ITF UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour Sri Lanka Open played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo….

Kapilasena and Fernando push Hong Kong pair to the brink in Colombo

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, February 21 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s doubles player Saha Kapilasena displayed remarkable fighting spirit at the ITF J30 Colombo, February Week 4 tournament held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo, despite ending on the losing side in the boys’ doubles final. Kapilasena, partnering Ganuka Fernando, battled hard before…

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