Davis Cup Team of Yorgos, Donte, Kofi with Coach Cerron Rolle
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The triple threat of Donaldson, Clarke
and Smith were once again successful as it was smooth sailing on day
two for the Junior Fed Cup Team.
Sierra Donaldson defeated Giammattei 6-0, 6-1,
Sydney Clarke was victorious over Arevalo 6-1,6-1 and the duo matchup of
Afrika Smith and
Sierra Donaldson
defeated Arevalo and Giammatei 6-1, 6-1. Coach Bradley Bain stated "The
team is really focused and the girls are playing really well.
The win
today puts us in the Main Draw and that's where we want to be after Pool
play. However, we have a chance to win Pool B with a win over Puerto
Rico and play a lower seed in the elimination round. We came here to
win the Jr. Fed Cup Pre-qualifying Event. We are prepared to play one point at a time, one set at a time and one match at a time to accomplish our mission."
Triple Threat of Sierra, Sydney and Afrika
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The Junior Davis Cup Boys were
overpowered by the second seeded team from Aruba. Kevin Yazagaray
defeated Kofi Bowe in two sets 6-0, 6-1. Patrick Sydow defeated Donte
in the first of three sets 6-1, Armbrister played great and came back
to tie it up by winning the second set 6-4 but fell short in the last
set 1-6. The duo of Armbrister and Bowe lost to Patrick and Frederick
Sydow 6-2, 6-1. The 3 member team consist of Donte Armbrister, Kofi
Bowe and Yorgos Karageorgiou. Matchplay continues for the Junior Davis
Cup Team
on Thursday.
The Bahamas looks forward to positive
results as the Junior Fed Cup continues this exhilarating run for the
Pool B win. The Main Draw appearance by the triple threat of Clarke,
Donaldson and Smith will be exciting and promises to be good for the
Team.
The Junior Fed Cup Team will play second seeded Puerto Rico
tomorrow. They are focused on the prize as they continue to blaze in the tournament.
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