Up to date: Jun 19, 2024 08:06 PM
Bermuda Davis Cup: Trey Mallory, left, Jack Keyes, Tariq Simons, Daniel Phillips, James Finnigan, Steve Bean ({Photograph} provided)
Bermuda boosted their possibilities of survival within the Davis Cup Americas group three by defeating Guatemala 2-1 at Membership Internactional de Tenis, Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday.
Trey Mallory gave Bermuda a shiny begin with a 6-0, 6-3 conquer Kaeri Hernandez Mariona earlier than Daniel Phillips adopted up by defeating Sebastian Dominguez, 6-2, 6-2.
Bermuda had been unable to finish a clear sweep as Tariq Simons and Jack Keyes had been crushed 6-3, 6-1 by Gabriel Porras and Kent Tagashira.
Ricky Mallory, the Bermuda Garden Tennis Affiliation nationwide tennis director, highlighted the importance of the win over Guatemala.
Daniel Phillips defeated Sebastian Dominguez ({Photograph} provided)
“To ensure that us to have any hopes in securing a spot within the Americas group three subsequent yr, we knew Guatemala was a must-win state of affairs,’’ Mallory mentioned.
“Generally having that at the back of your thoughts going right into a fixture brings added stress to gamers.
“I’m happy with how Trey and Daniel had been in a position to overcome that stress and safe the fixture by profitable their singles matches.
“Credit score also needs to be given to Tariq and Jack for his or her valiant effort within the doubles. The workforce camaraderie for Bermuda is gorgeous to see, every participant encouraging and pushing the subsequent.
Trey Mallory gained towards Kaeri Hernandez Mariona ({Photograph} provided)
“That’s one thing that loads of the opposite nations competing don’t possess. We’ve got a troublesome match towards Jamaica on Thursday, however our boys will certainly be prepared for the battle.”