JAMAICA’S premier tennis player Blaise Bicknell delivered a masterclass performance to secure victory in the Real Equity Tennis Men’s Open Championship final held at Liguanea Club on Sunday.

Facing off against his national teammate and friend Randy Phillips in the final, Bicknell’s tennis prowess left spectators in awe as he sealed a decisive 6-1, 6-2 triumph.

From the first serve it was evident that Bicknell had come to dominate. His precision, agility, and powerful shots were on full display as he outclassed his opponent in every aspect of the game. The scoreline properly reflected the one-sided nature of the contest, with Bicknell gliding comfortably to victory.

There were loud cheers as he clinched the title, showcasing not only his technical mastery on the court but also the indomitable spirit that had propelled him to the pinnacle of Jamaican tennis.

During a post-match interview the glow of victory radiated from his every word.

“It is always good to play at home because Jamaicans don’t often get to see tennis at this level and so I thought it was important that I played this tournament,” he expressed with a sense of pride.

He also reflected on the vibrant energy from the stands that fuelled the atmosphere.

“We got a great crowd, and I thought we played good tennis.”

Despite the seemingly lopsided scoreline Bicknell was gracious toward his opponent.

“I thought, despite the scoreline, it was a very competitive match,” he shared, giving credit to his opponent.

He, however, highlighted a critical factor that tipped the scales in his favour.

“I think that I played the big points better than him, and that was what gave me the edge in the match.”

Currently ranked 398th in the world, Bicknell’s triumph at the championships served as a testament to his dedication and skill.

However, the ambitious athlete wasn’t content with resting on his laurels. With a burning desire to climb higher in the international rankings, he has set his sights on breaking into the top 200 in the world next year.

Phillips said he played, well despite the scoreline suggesting otherwise.

“I wasn’t rusty coming into the match because I thought that he was just showing that he is improving at a really high level and so he did a really good job,” he said.

“I think I could have been a little sharper in a few areas but, all in all, I didn’t think that I played a bad match,” Phillips added.

In other championship results Shae-Ann Kameka secured the women’s open singles title with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Pauline Hylton while Raquel Nevins defeated Meaghan McConnell 6-4, 6-4 to capture the women’s amateur championship. In the men’s Class Two section Seth Grennell had a hard-fought 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 win over Ricardo Chambers for the title while Stephen McConnell beat Garen Williams 6-2, 6-2 to capture the Class Three championship.