Colombo, Jan 30, 7.10PM – Sri Lanka’s Methvan Wijemanne and Ivanka Samarasinghe have clinched spots in the quarter-finals of the ITF Junior Circuit – Week 2 at the SLTA Clay Courts in Colombo. Both players triumphed in their Round Stages, securing victories in the First Round and Second Round, setting the stage for quarterfinal clashes. Wijemanne…
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Colombo, Jan 25, 5.45PM – Sri Lanka has clinched spots in two finals at the ongoing ITF Junior Circuit Tennis Tournament, with Methvan Wijemanne securing places in both Boys Singles and Boys Doubles alongside Vichinthaya Nilaweera. In the Boys Singles semi-final, Wijemanne delivered a strong performance, defeating Devesh Sarawan of Malaysia 2-0 in a hard-fought…
Colombo, Jan 24, 4.30AM – In a thrilling girls’ 2nd round match at the ITF Junior Circuit in Colombo, Dinara de Silva displayed a stellar performance that left fans in awe. Hailing from Sri Lanka, Dinara faced off against Japan’s Nonoka Shimizu, dominating the court with a final score of 6/3 6/2. This victory secured her…
Colombo, Jan 23, 4.45Pm – Sri Lanka’s tennis scene is buzzing with excitement as Methvan Wijemanne, Vichinthaya Nilaweera, Gehansa Methnadi, and Dinara de Silva clinched victories in their respective Singles events at the ongoing ITF Junior Circuit First Round Tournament. The tournament, organized by the International Tennis Federation, is taking place at the Sri Lanka…
Colombo, Jan 21, 6.50PM – The First Capital SSC Open Tennis Tournament unfolded at the SSC Tennis Courts, revealing fresh talents in the world of tennis. The Men’s Open Singles title was claimed by Apna Perera from Ananda College, while Dinara de Silva from St Bridget’s Convent secured the Women’s Open Singles championship in a…
Colombo, Jan 16, 9.30PM – St. Peter’s College’s tennis ace, Ganuka Fernando, and Nithila Gunatilleke from Stafford International School are preparing for an exciting final in the Under-18 category of the First Capital SSC Open Tennis Championship at the SSC Tennis Courts. Ganuka Fernando earned his spot in the finals after a hard-fought battle against…
COLOMBO, Jan 15, 6.05PM – Royal College’s dynamic sibling duo, Thehan Wijemanne and Methvan Wijemanne, have clinched their spot in the Men’s Doubles finals of the First Capital SSC Open Tennis Championship 2024. The stage is set for an exciting championship clash as they prepare to face formidable opponents Yashita de Silva and Dilvan Herat,…
Colombo, Jan 12, 6.45PM – First Capital Holdings PLC proudly takes on the role of the principal (title) sponsor for the SSC Open Tennis Championship for the third consecutive year. The SSC Open 2024 is set to captivate tennis enthusiasts from January 6 to January 21, 2024, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) tennis courts. This…
Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 12, 5.30PM – In an exciting victory, Sandithi Usgodaarachchi and Akeesa Diyunuge from Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the Girls Doubles Championship of the First Week of the ITF Asia 14&Under Development Championship 2024. The championship, organized by the Asian Tennis Federation, first week concluded yesterday in Hanoi, Vietnam. Competing in the…
Colombo, Jan 12, 11.30AM – Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) has exciting news for the upcoming SSC Open Ranking Tennis Tournament 2024. They’ve partnered with YETI, a well-known maker of isotonic energy drinks from the islands, making YETI the official isotonic hydration partner for the event. At a media briefing in Colombo, Dr. Dilshan Balasuriya, YETI’s Director,…