Micah Franklin made a comfortable start to the defence of his Bermuda National Championships title.

Franklin eased to victory over Ben Bramlett yesterday, winning 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 in their first-round match.

Patrick Foster, who Franklin beat in last year’s final, also opened with a win, defeating David Dodwell 11-6, 11-6, 11-6.

Courthouse professional Kristen Johnson, meanwhile, will also fancy his chances in the Men’s Open, and he beat Tony Muldoon with a minimum of fuss 11-7, 11-5, 11-6.

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