T&T beat Panama in Billie Jean King Cup

Trinidad and Tobago achieved a comeback victory against Panama in the Billie Jean King Cup, held in San Salvador, El Salvador. The team bounced back after an earlier slip to Costa Rica.

Jordane Dookie and Anneliese Rose were instrumental in securing the tie, winning a crucial doubles match after coming from a set down with a score of 6-7, 6-3, 10-4. Earlier, Solange Skeene and Dookie delivered straight-sets victories in their singles matches, putting the team in a commanding position.

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T&T swept the tie when Jordane Dookie and Anneliese Rose came from a set down to beat the Panamanians 6-7, 6-3, 10-4.

Skeene defeated Panama's Marisela Agelvis 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, while Dookie efficiently beat Anna Louise Bjornestad 6-1, 6-2. These performances helped Trinidad and Tobago recover from their 2-1 defeat to Costa Rica the previous day.

The team, which leaned on its younger players like Skeene and Dookie, remains in contention in Group B. The competition continues, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the cross-over round to compete for promotion spots.

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Skeene outlasted Panama’s Marisela Agelvis 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, while Dookie made quick work of Anna Louise Bjornestad 6-1, 6-2.