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Methvan, Vichinthaya defend Under 18 doubles title
109th National Tennis Championship
Methvan Wijemanne and Vichinthaya Nilaweera retained the Under 18 boys’ doubles title in style as they emerged winners with straight sets victory in the age category final of the 109th National Tennis Championship at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts on Friday.
The defending champions beat Sandas Usgodaarachchi and Nithila Goonethilleke 6-1, 6-3 in the final.
Royal College player Methvan and Stafford International player Nilaweera were the champions last year after beating Mateesha Nettasinghe and Ransath Peiris.
This year the pair reached the final with a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 win in the semi-final.
Under 18 Boys Doubles semi-final results
Methvan Wijemanna and Vichinthaya Nilaweera beat Lisal Goonethilleke and Mathesha Neththasinghe 6-4, 4-6, 10-8.Sandas Usgodaarachci and Nithila Goonethilleke beat Ajesha Kajan and Thisinda Bellanaarachchi 6-2, 6-2.