TENNIS

National ‘A’ Division
Innova Junior College vs Meridian Junior College
Friday, 20 April 2007 at Innova Junior College

Story and pictures by Lai Jun Wei, a photographer from Innova Junior College. Thanks, Jun Wei!
 
It was a blazing hot afternoon as players from Meridian Junior College and Innova Junior College battled it out in the ‘A’ division tennis tournament. It was an afternoon of immense action as the Innova players fought hard against the Meridian players’ well placed shots and powerful volleys. However, IJC failed to make their mark as they lost  4-1 on aggregate to MJC.

Nicky of Meridian JC returns a shot against his Innova opponent. © Lai Jun Wei
 
IJC team captain Nasri Ibrahim struggled against Meridian’s Dominic as he tried to fend off his opponent’s constant attacks. The severe heat might have been a factor as Nasri seemed to under perform with his many double faults and unforced errors. He ultimately lost 5-9 to Dominic. An interview with Nasri after the game reinforced this point. Close to tears, he said, "I couldn’t concentrate. [My] serve today was off form. At least I served better during the Hwa Chong match."

Nasri, captain of IJC, puts in his all for a return shot. © Lai Jun Wei

 
Both MJC’s doubles team managed to shrug off their IJ opponents as they won 1-9, 3-9 each respectively.
 
IJC vice-captain Sung Hun fared much better compared to his fellow team mates. He defeated opponent Andrew 9-4 in his individual match.
 
Nevertheless, the Innova side put up a good fight. Having a team which included a Korean, a Thai and also a Boyanese, IJ fought hard and their fighting spirit should definitely be commended. Well done boys!
 
 

IJC’s Woen Teck (foreground) and Calvin(background). © Lai Jun Wei




Dominic of MJC returning his opponent’s ball. © Lai Jun Wei




Doubles match between. IJCs Bank (serving) and Durwin vs MJC’s Lennard and Nicky. © Lai Jun Wei




Nasri of IJC serves against his opponent. © Lai Jun Wei



Meridian’s Dominic  returning a ball to Nasri. © Lai Jun Wei




MJC’s Dominic running to return a drop shot. © Lai Jun Wei


Sung Hun comforting Nasri after his defeat. © Lai Jun Wei