NWT Tennis celebrated its 40th anniversary last week, hosting its open tournament from July 22-27.
In addition to the milestone, this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 event paid tribute to a longtime contributor to the sport.
Joan Bevington, one of the more than 40 competitors on hand, was able to celebrate her with her peers.
Bevington actually won her award back in May, explained Slavica Jovic, director of NWT Tennis.
SA国际影视传媒淲e used the occasion to present her an award," Jovic said.
BevingtonSA国际影视传媒檚 distinction recognizes people, associations and/or companies who have made a long-term contribution to tennis in Canada. Jovic said Bevington has been a part of NWT Tennis for all its 40 years. So, the organization's 40th anniversary was the perfect opportunity to present Bevington with the award, said Jovic.
Bevington is also a certified Tennis Canada instructor and has been a recreational tennis coach for children and youth for more than 20 years in Fort Smith.
Bevington could not be reached for comment prior to Yellowknifer's press deadline.
Below are the results from the 40th Tennis NWT Open Tournament:
MenSA国际影视传媒檚 singles
Winner (6:0; 6:2) - Nikolai Sittmann over Stephen Messier
Ladies singles
Winner (4:6; 6:2; 6:2) - Sepi Sohrabi over Orlee Duru
MenSA国际影视传媒檚 doubles
Winners (6:1; 6:4) SA国际影视传媒� Darren Campbell and Stephen Messier over Alberto Valero and Karthik Paulraj
Ladies doubles
Winners (6:2; 2:6; 6:3) SA国际影视传媒� Orlee Duru and Anna Curran over Joan Bevington and Elizabeth du Plessis
Mixed doubles
Winners (6:3; 6:0) SA国际影视传媒� Sepi Sohrabi and Alberto Valero over Elizabeth du Plessis and Nikola Jovic
