Gilbert-Simons & Burrows' Schools Battle on the Courts
Alexcie Burrows & Airez Gilbert-Simons
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Bermudian tennis players Airez Gilbert-Simons and Alexcie Burrows faced off on opposite sides of the net as Johnson C. Smith University took on Virginia State University in women's collegiate tennis action, with Gilbert-Simons' Johnson C. Smith emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.
The contest began with the doubles matches, where Gilbert-Simons teamed up with D. Manneni to secure a comfortable 6-2 victory over Virginia State's Damita Bollers and Ashleigh Charles. The other doubles match, featuring Burrows and her partner Ginger Johnson against another Johnson C. Smith pairing was halted with the score undetermined after Gilbert-Simons and Manneni's win clinched the crucial doubles point for their team.
Moving into the singles competition, Gilbert-Simons continued her strong performance. She battled through a tightly contested match against Ashleigh Charles, ultimately prevailing in two close sets, 6-4, 6-4. While other singles matches were underway, including Alexcie Burrows' encounter, Johnson C. Smith secured enough victories to clinch the overall team win at 4-1.
This result marks a positive outcome for Airez Gilbert-Simons and her Johnson C. Smith teammates, while Alexcie Burrows and Virginia State will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The head-to-head between the two Bermudian players adds an extra layer of interest to the collegiate tennis scene.
