The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association Back to School Junior Open has been hailed a success.

Thirty participants competed among four boys’ and girls’ age groups ranging from 12 to 18 at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium last weekend.

Tournament committee member Sophie Campeau said: “We received lots of entries from the juniors and we were lucky to see great competitive matches.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t have many junior girls sign up and would love to see more at our next event.”

Tristan Pettit and Caitlin Neijmeijer claimed the boys’ and girls’ under-16 titles.

Pettit defeated Kyan Hands 6-4, 6-1 in the final while Neijmeijer came from a set down to beat Nadhira Durham 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 in her final match.

Neijmeijer also won the under-18 girls title after prevailing against Durham 6-3, 6-3 in the final to complete an impressive double.

“Congratulations to Caitlin Neijmeijer for winning both the under-18 and under-16 girls divisions,” Campeau added.

Pettit was denied a double of his own as he lost 7-6, 6-3 to Kyan Hands, who claimed the under-14 boys title.

Hasan Khan won the boys under-12 title having beaten Chase McCrimmon 6-3, 6-3 in the final.

“The players enjoyed the tournament and managed the stifling heat very well,” Campeau said. “It was amazing to see their resilience, love of the game and sportsmanship.

“Interestingly, the same two boys’ players made it all the way to the finals for under-14 and under-16 and had to play each other twice on the same day. Kyan Hands won the under-14 finals Sunday morning, only to later lose against Tristan Pettit in the under-16 finals.

“The BLTA would like to thank its sponsor and volunteers for their support.”