Memorable weekend for Jasikas in Melbourne
The December Showdown concluded in fine style for the Jasika family at the weekend, with Omar claiming the AO Play-off title and younger brother Amor winning the 12/u crown.
Melbourne VIC, Australia, 19 December 2016 | tennis.com.au
Few were more excited at Melbourne Park on Sunday than the Jasika family.
That was because two members of the family – Omar and Amor – were set to contest big finals of the last of the December Showdown.
First up was Amor, the sixth seed who had reached the title match of the 12/u Australian Championships.
Watched on by older brother Omar, Amor recovered from a set down to triumph over Lennon Jones to become national champion in his age group.
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A few hours later, it was Omar’s turn to walk out for his match – he was facing John-Patrick Smith in the AO Play-off final, the winning prize a main draw wildcard at Australian Open 2017.
And the 19-year-old made it two-from-two for the Jasikas, beating Smith in four sets to win the Play-off.
His little brother was in the stands to watch the victory.
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“I watched him (Amor) this morning,” Omar said after his win.
“A good day for my Dad and Mum, so they’re pretty happy about their boys winning.”