Phillips & Beck Struggle in British Open Mixed Doubles
Jerry Beck & Imani Phillips
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In her third day of competition at the 2025 English Open, held at the Telford International Centre, Imani Phillips competed in the Mixed Doubles 4.5 alongside Jerry Beck.
Phillips and Beck's first match was a narrow defeat to Kathrine Kristensen and Justinas Silkaitis, losing 11-10. They then went on to lose their second and third matches by the same score of 11-9, falling to Nia Rogers and Lewis Oke, and then Lilliana Respini Jones and Riley O’Connor, respectively.
In their final Group A match, Phillips and Beck were defeated 11-4 by Coco Lococo and Sam Basford, concluding their mixed doubles campaign without a win.
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Phillips & Hallett Claim Silver at English Open
Phillips & Hallett
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Bermudian pickleball player Imani Phillips, alongside her partner Lily Hallett, has secured a silver medal in the Women’s Doubles 4.0 division at the 2025 English Open, held at the Telford International Centre.
The pair navigated a challenging group stage with impressive form. They opened their campaign with a close 11-9 victory over Alison Shenton and Alice Lamb, before following it up with a dominant 11-1 win against Nimeesha Ashok and Ruiqing Hu. Phillips and Hallett continued their strong start with an 11-7 victory over Angelina Sanderson Bellamy and Sophie Burton, before their undefeated run was ended in an 11-0 loss to Megan Bignell and Katy Taylor. They bounced back immediately with an 11-0 win against Christina Barham and Sarah-Anne Barham to close out the group stage.
Advancing to the knockout rounds, Phillips and Hallett defeated Morgan Schrader and Danielle Frazer 11-6 in the Quarter-Finals. They then secured their place in the final with an 11-8 Semi-Final victory over Emma and Helen Monson.
In the Gold Medal match, Phillips and Hallett faced Bignell and Taylor once again, falling 15-10 in a hard-fought contest to earn a well-deserved Silver Medal.
Friday, August 08, 2025
Phillips Secures Win at English Open Pickleball Tournament
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Bermudian pickleball player Imani Phillips has concluded her campaign at the 2025 English Open, which was held at the Telford International Centre, with a victory in the Women's Singles Open Group C.
The tournament, which features 40 courts with an acrylic surface, saw Phillips compete in a highly competitive group. After a strong start in her opening match, she fell 11-1 to Domenika Turkovic and then narrowly lost 11-10 to Chantal Griffiths.
Phillips bounced back in her third match to secure her first win of the tournament, defeating Isabella Nelson 11-8. In her final group match, she was defeated 11-8 by Alexa Schull, finishing fourth in her group with a record of one win and three losses.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Bermuda's Young Tennis Stars Conclude ITF/COTECC Challenge
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The 2025 International Tennis Federation (ITF)/COTECC Sub Region 3 competition in the Dominican Republic has drawn to a close, with Bermuda's Under 12 Girls' and Boys' teams delivering strong performances and gaining invaluable international experience.
In the individual Boy's Singles event, Manuel Maldonado made a commendable run to the semi-finals before his journey was halted by the top seed. Maldonado went down in straight sets to Francisco Perez from Puerto Rico, 4-1, 4-2, ending his impressive singles campaign.
In the team competition, the Bermuda Girls' team, led by captain Steve Bean and featuring Chloe McBrearty, Lee Terciera, and Arianna Parra Delgado, finished as impressive runners-up. Their solid performance saw them accumulate a record of 3 wins and just 1 defeat throughout the tournament, showcasing their growing strength and consistency.
The Bermuda Boys' team, captained by Evan Heyliger and comprising Trystan Thompson, Oliver Anderson, and Manuel Maldonado, also put in a creditable effort. They finished in 3rd place in their team competition, recording 1 win and 2 defeats.
The tournament provided a crucial platform for these young Bermudian talents to compete against some of the best junior players in the region, gaining vital match experience and exposure to international competition. Their results underscore the promising future of tennis in Bermuda.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Bermuda U12 Tennis Teams Face Mixed Fortunes in DR
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Bermuda's Under 12 Girls' and Boys' tennis teams continued their campaigns in the 2025 International Tennis Federation (ITF)/COTECC Sub Region 3 competition in the Dominican Republic, experiencing a day of mixed fortunes against strong regional opponents.
Girls' Team Battles Hard in Loss to Dominican Republic
In their latest match, the Bermudian Girls' squad went down 2-1 to the Dominican Republic.
Arianna Parra Delgado, playing in the No.1 Singles spot, faced a tough challenge, falling in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, to Kyara Khayyat. In the No.2 Singles match, Chloe McBrearty also went down in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, to Ana Paula Vega.
However, Bermuda refused to be swept. The doubles pairing of Lee Terciera and Chloe McBrearty delivered a thrilling comeback. After losing the first set 7-6 to Vega and Elaine Martinez, they fought back valiantly to level the match by taking the second set 6-4. The Bermudian duo then clinched the decisive third-set tie-breaker 10-5, securing a crucial point for their team.
Boys' Team Sees Maldonado Advance to Semi-Finals
The Bermudian Boys' squad, led by captain Evan Heyliger, shifted to a singles event format, with Manuel Maldonado making a strong run to the semi-finals.
Oliver Anderson started well, winning his first-round match in straight sets, 4-1, 4-1, against Michael Almeida from the Dominican Republic. However, Anderson's journey ended in the Quarter-Finals, where he fell to Francisco Perez from Puerto Rico in a tough three-set tie-breaker, 4-1, 4-5, 10-4.
Manuel Maldonado delivered two commanding performances to reach the semi-finals. He defeated Derek Javier Diclo from the Dominican Republic in straight sets, 4-0, 4-0, in the first round. Maldonado then continued his strong form, winning his Quarter-Final match against Matias Rosario from Puerto Rico in straight sets, 4-0, 4-1.
Trystan Thompson also had a solid start, defeating Jose Ureña from the Dominican Republic in straight sets, 4-0, 4-0, in his first-round match. However, Thompson's run was halted in the Quarter-Finals, where he went down in straight sets, 4-0, 4-2, to Jose Juan Betancourt from Puerto Rico.
The performances of both the Girls' and Boys' teams highlight their competitive spirit and the valuable international experience they are gaining in the Dominican Republic.
