by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor

At the quarter-final stage Letileidis Gonzales and Daniela Fonzeca caused a major upset by beating Eva Brito and Esmerlyn Castro (11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 5-11, 11-8), the duo having proved vital to the Dominican Republic’s Women’s Team success.

Similarly, Lisa Castillo and Idalys Lovat caused the Dominican Republic more pain; they ended the hopes of Dayhana Rojas and Cinthya Sanchez (11-2, 9-11, 11-6, 11-13, 11-6).

Defeats at Cuban hands for the Dominican Republic; in the two remaining semi-final contests it was Cuban success at Guyana’s expense. Thailis de Armas Perez and Lizdainet Rodriguez beat Chelsea Edghill and Trenace Lowe (11-13, 11-7, 11-6, 11-6); Shelly Machado Fernandez and Karla Perez Gonzalez accounted for Natalie Cummings and Priscilla Greaves (11-8, 11-9, 12-14, 11-8, 11-6).

Semi-final places secured, Letileidis Gonzales and Daniela Fonzeca duly maintained their form to reserve a final place courtesy of success against Shelly Machado Fernandez and Karla Perez Gonzalez (11-5, 11-6, 11-3); in the opposite half of the draw Lisa Castillo and Idalys Lovat overcame Thailis de Armas Perez and Lizdainet Rodriguez (11-5, 11-6, 11-3).

The final will be played on Saturday 22nd July.

Meanwhile, in the Women’s Singles event, Idalys Lovet, Shelly Machado Fernandez, Daniela Fonzeca, Lizdainet Rodriguez and Lisi Castillo all secured first places in the respective groups to fly the flag for Cuba. Similarly, for the Dominican Republic, it was top spot for Eva Brito and Esmerlyn Castro.

A total of 11 groups overall in the first phase of the Women’s Singles event, there was also notable success for Guyana. Trenace Lowe, Natalie Cummings and Chelsea Edghill all finished in first places in their respective group.

The one further group witnessed success for Puerto Rico; Ana Paola Rivera duly reserved top spot.

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Prospectus (as on Monday 17th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Schedule of Play (Updated – Tuesday 18th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Entries (Updated Tuesday 18th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Seeding – Team Events (Updated Tuesday 18th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – Men’s Team Event (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – Women’s Team Event (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – First Stage Under 21 Men’s Singles (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Main Draw – Under 21 Men’s Singles Event (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – First Stage Under 21 Women’s Singles (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – First Stage Men’s Singles 45 Years (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Main Draw – Men’s Singles Over 45 Years Event (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – Women’s Singles 45 Years (Thursday 20th July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – First Stage Men’s Singles (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – First Stage Women’s Singles (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – Men’s Doubles (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Results – Women’s Doubles (Friday 21st July)

2017 Caribbean Region Championships: Draw – Mixed Doubles (commences Saturday 22nd July)