Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 10 2009:
Owing to communication gap within the establishment it was reported that PHED had claimed the team event title of the 19th Manipur Civil Services Tennis Championship.
Actually, PHED advanced to the summit round yesterday to face Secretariat.
In the final matches played today at Officers' club Tennis Complex today, Secretariat clinched the title with a two sets to nil victory over PHED when T Pamei overcame H Ibotombi 6-1, 7-5 and I Indrajit sealed the title win with a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of PHED's N Dilip.
In the open singles, Kangjamba overwhelmed Ksh Lemba 8-0 while T Pamei cruised past L Sarat 8-2 to advance into the last four stage.
One of the doubles' final berth has been decided today when Ng Bhogen and N Kangjamba crushed Th Hemchandra and L sarat 6-1, 6-1 .
The duo will take on the winners between Y Ibotombi/Ksh Lemba combo and N Dilip/K Ramkumar pair, in the summit clash tomorrow.