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Friday, 13 April 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - Jody Maginley and doubles partner Christian Cargill of The Bahamas advanced to the U18 doubles semi-finals after defeating Edgar Diaz & Jorge Emmanuel Ortiz Garcia of Puerto Rico 1-6, 6-3 (10-4).

This after Maginley & Cargill defeated Shakir Elvin(ANT)/Ondre Cargill (BAH) 6-3, 6-1 to secure their spot in the doubles.

In the girls' U18 doubles round one, D'Jeri Raymond and her doubles partner, Sarah Vargas (USA), were on the losing end of their match, going down to Amanda Austi/Gillian Perrotta of the USA 4-6, 6-7 (4-10).

As the Copa Sultana continues, the association wished the remaining Antiguan competitor, Jody Maginley, the very best in his
bid to the doubles finals.
 
As the other team members head home, the association congratulated them for their efforts for the last three weeks.

"We have had some successes and failures," a release said, "but as the teams goes back to the drawing board and builds on
their weaknesses, we encourage them to continue to work hard and play hard."

 
The association thanked Cordell Williams, coach to these juniors, for preparing them for the tour, and also thanked Mrs Williams for being their support on the road.

The athletes also thanked all those who had helped them financially, because without their support, none of this would be possible.

They thanked ABI Bank, which continues to support D'Jeri Raymond; WIOC, Christopher & Gonsalves chambers and family for assisting Shakir Elvin on this tour, family and friends who pitched in to help Jevannie Ambrose (who turned 14 on this tour) and Cordell Williams Jr.

The ABTA also encouraged corporate Antigua to continue to support these athletes as they  prepare for the upcoming ITF summer tournaments.

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