ALHIL CYRIL CLAIMS SPOT IN FINAL OF REGIONAL SUMMER BOWL IN TTO

08/17/2023

Cyril ends the Summer circuit at #19 regionally being the highest ranked athlete from the English speaking Caribbean. 

Advancing to the main draw of the boys singles category was a great accomplishment for Cyril who took it a step further marching pass his doubles partner Jacob Jacelon from Trinidad and Tobago in the round of 16 defeating him in straight sets 6-0 6-3. The #1 National ranked U14 athlete then faced Darius Rahaman from Trinidad & Tobago breezing past him 6-1 6-0. 

Left- Cyril, Right-Bridgewater
Left- Cyril, Right-Bridgewater

Cyril joined Mateo Gutierrez from El Salvador, Brandon Bridgewater from Suriname and Josiah Hills from Trinidad & Tobago in the semis where he was challenged by Mateo Gutierrez from El Salvador for the spot in the final. He was victorious leading in the first set 6-3 and fought to win the second set 7-5 and the match. 

The final was contested against Brandon Bridgewater from Suriname where Cyril dropped the first set in a tie breaker where he lost (7-4). He then lost a challenging second set 6-1, Bridgewater won the match in straight sets 7-6 6-1.

Cyril ended the summer circuit ranked regionally at #19. Cyril thanks the organizers of the tournaments for giving them the opportunity to compete, he also thanks his Parents and family,  his coach Vernon Lewis, sponsors and partners who have supported his journey thus far, for 2023 National Lotteries Authority, St Lucia Olympic Committee, Sagicor E.C., The Oliver Gobat Sports Fund, LUCELEC and New India Assurance.