Bermuda’s Mackai Whitter defeated Trinidad & Tobago’s Jamal Alexis 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Sagicor 14 and Under COTECC Tennis Tournament in St Lucia yesterday.

Whitter, who received a wild card, qualified to the main draw after winning his group.He defeated Petterson George, of St Lucia, 4-0, 4-1, Alexander Small, of Barbados, 4-1, 4-2 and Saqiv Williams, of Trinidad & Tobago, 5-4, 4-1.

“I feel proud of myself for making it this far since I came into the tournament as a wild card,” Whitter said.

The competition continues today with Bermuda’s Antonio Warner competing in the 12 and unders.