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Cordoba, Most Tennis, AKMICH & KFH Win Last Round Matches in Nike Riyadh Team Tennis League By Parwaiz Imam |
| Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2001 – The teams, Cordoba, Most Tennis, AKMICH and King Fahad
Hospital/Al Makateb II won their last round matches in their respective divisions as the
2001 Spring Nike Riyadh Team Tennis League (RTTL) season came to an end. Cordoba (CCTC) despite their narrow victory over the leaders North, South and Central (NSC) by 45-44 managed to finish second in Division II. Both teams have a 5-win 1-loss record. NSC accumulated 82 points difference, 62 more than CCTC. NSC lined up with Nilo Eugenio, Felix Pacleb, Edwin Cabilangan, Robert Drequito, Lito Hoyumpa, Romy Onias, C. Arrastia, J. Borjal, C. Malayas and M. Tuquiero. CCTC members included T. Allion, A. Mailhe, Eddie Manzano, John Kornacki, Ky Lehoang, Robert Chau, J. C. Mailhe, Tuyen Do and Dennis Allion. Of some thrilling matches, Manzano beat Cabilangan 8-6. Le Hoang-Maihle lost to Cabilangan-Arrastia 6-8 and Allion-Garret lost to Borjal-Arrastia 5-8.  In Division III, Most Tennis squad
won the honors here by defeating Security Forces Hospital. Silvederio beat Camara 8-7 in
the singles. Santiago-Paglinawan lost to Serrano-Minas 6-8. The losers was placed third. AKMICH set aside Electrolink by 41-38 to top in Division IV. After their loss, They have to be satisfied with the third place. Here, Cabug-Coraidi beat Tutanes-Malonzo 8-7. In the other doubles, Tamayo-Manzanares beat Sahibbil-fernandez 8-5. In the last of the Division V, King Fahad Hospital/Al Makateb II recorded a facile win over SFH 51-25 to grab title. By virtue of this loss, SFH landed fifth. In some of the good encounters, Castro down Hipolito 8-1. Nalicat-Manaagan defeated Pineda-Fuentes 8-5. Viado-Celera down Fraila-Alcarioro 8-2 in the last of the day’s action.
Chairman Farouk El Laithy, ably supported by M. Carido, S. Marasigan and other members are gearing up for the colorful awards presentation planned to be held at Najds compound hall shortly. In addition to glittering trophies and shields to the deserving winners, sponsors are providing hundreds of door prizes for the attendees as well. RTTL is the biggest tennis gala in the Kingdom existing 26 years continuously with two seasons every year. The event’s main sponsor is Sports Ghornatah, the sole agent of Nike products in the Kingdom, courtesy of their assistant managing director, Abdullah Al Thehaiban. This season, BISON energy drink, supported the league by providing drinks for all team players in all their matches during the season. Final Standings after the last round: Division 1: 1. King Fahad Hospital, 2. Vinnel Arabia, 3. Diplomatic team. Division 2: 1. North, South and Central, 2. Cordoba compound, 3. Arab National Bank, 4. Al Yamama. Division 3: 1. Most Tennis, 2. King Fahad National Guard Hospital OR Rebels, 3. Security Forces Hospital, 4. Kingdom City. Division 4: 1. Al Kharj Military Industries Corporation Hospital, 2. King Abdulaziz Medical City/Al Makateb I, 3. Electrolink, 4. Vinnel Arabia, 5. Insurance Hospital/Al Hakbani. Division 5: 1. King Fahad Hospital/Al Makateb II, 2. Pannesma, 3. Cyber-2000, 4. Saudi Telecom Company, 5. Security Forces Hospital. |
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Earlier, the
top Division I title went to King Fahad Hospital led by Othman Enezi, a member of the
Saudi national tennis team. He was ably supported by Alvin Ebreo, Pete Petersen and J.
Amara. Other members were Romy Ebrada, Lloyd Schawsmidth, Badr Rasheed, B. De Leon, E.
Rodriguez, B. Costumbrado and F. Frida. Vinnel Arabia came second. Their playing members
composed of Chris Balint, Edwin Ignacio, Adam Socor, Leo Malinao, Mario Flores, Edward
Cabanes, Ernie Carillo, C. Dela Rosa, H. Flores, M. Yapsangco and S. Turki.