U16 Prairie Regional Qualifying Event – Winnipeg, MB

The U16 prairie regional championships also were held in Winnipeg from July 12 – 14 at the Kildonan Tennis Club in Winnipeg. Representing Team Saskatchewan were: Anna Nelke of Regina, Jennifer Clandinin of Saskatoon, Pilar Urteaga of Dundurn and 13 year old Eric Yee of Saskatoon. Coaching Team Saskatchewan was Danny Da Costa.

Jeet Kapadia was given a special exemption and qualified for the event. Eric Yee who competed very hard all week captured the 3rd spot for Junior Nationals. At 13 years of age, Eric will be one of the youngest competitors at junior nationals. Eric had a 2 – 2 record over 3 days.

On the girls side, Anna Nelke reached the finals of the U16 Prairie qualifier losing to recently crowed Manitoba Open champion Alexa Zayac 6-1, 6-0 in the final. Jennifer Clandinin outlasted Pilar Urteaga 6-3 6-1 to claim the 7th – 8th place match.

Representing Saskatchewan at the U16 nationals in Dieppe, New Brunswick will be: Anna Nelke, Jeet Kapadia and Eric Yee.