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 spot in the quarter-finals of this intense week filled with passion and competition.
The ITF Junior Circuit has taken center stage at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo, hosting young tennis enthusiasts from around the world. From January 22 to 28, the courts have witnessed the rising stars of tennis displaying their skills in a global display of talent.
On the boys’ side, Methvan Wijemanne, a standout player from Royal College in Sri Lanka, thrilled the crowd with a solid performance. He defeated Yash Panchaxari from India with a commanding scoreline of 6/2 6/4, earning his place in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, another rising star from Sri Lanka, Vichinthaya Nilaweera, engaged in a gripping match against Roman Kulain from India. After an intense battle on the court, Vichinthaya emerged victorious with a score of 6/4 4/6 6/3, adding to the excitement of local success.
As the tournament progresses, the spotlight now turns to the highly anticipated quarter-finals. Dinara de Silva, Methvan Wijemanne, and Vichinthaya Nilaweera are poised to face off against their opponents in what promises to be a series of thrilling matches. Tennis enthusiasts and supporters eagerly await the upcoming showdowns, hoping to witness more outstanding performances from these young talents.
