17th annual tourney showcases local talent

The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28.

“What a great group of kids,” BCTA Tournament Director Laura Canfield said. “Many matches were very competitive and players rose to the occasion. There were also awesome displays of sportsmanship and motivation. I wish these athletes the best of luck in their tennis career.”

Congratulations to the following players as well all those who entered the draws:

BOYS’ 18S >> Champion: David Mamalat (Philadelphia, PA); Runner-up: Sahil Tilak (Moorestown, NJ) BOYS’ 16S >> Champion: Aaron Chu (Skillman, NJ); Runner-up: Rami Heiba (Yardley, PA)

BOYS’ 14S >> Champion: Joshua Chu (Skillman, NJ); Runner-up: Justin Xu (Berwyn, PA)

GIRLS’ 18S >> Champion: Tali Levine (Exton, PA); Runnerup: Adlena Brown (North Wales, PA)

GIRLS’ 14S >> Champion: Dasha Chichkina (Richboro, PA); Runner-up: Hana Nouaime (Eagleville, PA)

SUBMITTED PHOTO The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28. Girls’ 14s (left to right): Champion Dasha Chichkina (Richboro, PA); Runner-up Hana Nouaime (Eagleville, PA); USTA/BCTA Tournament Director Laura Canfield

SUBMITTED PHOTO The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28. The boys 14’s champion was Joshua Chu (left) with runner-up Justin Xu.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28. Boys’ 18s (left to right): Junior Assistant Tournament Director Kate Lyden; Runner-up Sahil Tilak (Moorestown, NJ); Champion David Mamalat (Philadelphia, PA).

SUBMITTED PHOTO The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28. The boys 16 champion was Aaron Chu (left) with Rami Heiba taking 2nd.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The 17th Annual BCTA Jr. Classic, a USTA-sanctioned tournament run by the Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. (BCTA), drew 53 elite athletes from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and was held at Council Rock North High School’s tennis courts in Newtown, July 27 and 28. Girls’ 18s (left to right): Runner-up Adlena Brown (North Wales, PA); Champion Tali Levine (Exton, PA); USTA Tournament Official Bob Long