Emmanuel Amos- Abanyie stunned defending champion Jude Asiedu to win the 10th edition of the Gold Fields Tarkwa Annual Tennis Club Championship. Amos-Abanyie played magnificently in a 6-4, 6-4 victory at the Gold Fields Tarkwa tennis court on Thursday. It was a close battle throughout, but Amos- Abanyie was rock solid in the big moments and saved the only break point he faced.
Speaking to ghanatennis, Amos- Abanyie said, am happy to win the title for the second time.
‘Congrats Jude for everything. You’ve had such an amazing tournament, I’m pleased that we are so consistent and can play so many amazing matches together because I think our various fans are enjoying it.’ Amos-Abanyie added.
National under 12 star, Lisel Ampah claimed the Gold Fields Tarkwa Tennis Club annual title for a second consecutive year. Lisel back on her favorite court, the Gold Fields Female No.1 produced a culminating, 6-0, R. victory over her closest rival, Eunice Minta.
Earlier, Albert Naamu beat Francis Adu-Boakye 6-3, 6-1 in the Men’s singles Consolation final. Albert, after dropping into the consolation category, didn’t drop a point after dispatching Francis Adu-Boakye in 45 mins.
Ruby Sanoah won the Women’s Consolation singles title after defeating Juliana Amponsah 6-2, 6-2. A big trophy for the formidable pairing of Jude Asiedu and Prince Avane as they defeated Consolation winner Albert Naamu and Henry kwesi Asante 6-2, 6-2.
After winning the singles title, Lisel teamed with her older sister Tracy Ampah to capture the Gold Fields Tarkwa annual tennis championship women’s doubles crown, beating Eunice Minta and Genevieve Owusu-Ampadu 7-2.
Lisel Ampah is leaving Gold Fields Tarkwa Annual Tennis Tournament with three trophies, combining beautifully with her father William Ampah to oust Osman Karim/ Tracy Ampah 6-3, 3-6, 10-8. A ruthless Carlton Yirenkyi beats Felix Kabangfo 6-3, 7-5 in the advanced beginner’s finals.
Collins Okyere won the 40 and above category title after winning the round-robin matches against Archiebold Acquaye and Micheal Bonus.
Archiebold Acquaye placed second after winning against Michael Bonsu and losing to Collins Okyere.
Gold Fields Tarkwa tennis club President Michiel van der Merwe who doubles as Acting Vice President-Operations (Ag.VP-Operations) Gold Fields Ghana Limited said, I want to use this opportunity to thank Joseph Cobbinah of Mobik Energy and Kojo Allah of Kamit Engineering Ltd, for their efforts, supports, and love for the club is well appreciated.
Special thanks to head coach of our club Richard Achagawe for making this year’s event a success.
‘It’s so nice to see people playing and enjoying the facility, to stay fit and to have fun which makes life happier, anytime you drive pass the club you see members playing which is so nice.’
According to the Gold Fields Tarkwa tennis club chairman Mr. Godfred Avane who also as doubles Mineral Resources Manager at Gold Fields Ghana Limited said, this year has been very competitive, having 81 players and 154 matches in 9 categories. Once again, a big thanks to our sponsors (Joseph Cobbinah and Kojo Allah) who are also members of the club.
‘Gold Fields tennis club is the most vibrant tennis club in Tarkwa and the western region,’ Mr. Avane added.
