and Spa Singles Tennis Classic which begins today, after learning that the likes of Michael Way, Ricky Mallory and Billy Way had pulled out.

Tennis pro Calvin Simons confirmed Evans' withdrawal yesterday.

"He was nice about it, he's sorry it happened and we're sorry it happened,'' said Simons who disclosed that the tournament could be held earlier next year.

Gregg Frigerio is now the top men's seed with Sam Maybury ranked number two and Jerome Bradshaw three. Wendy Gelhay-Frost, Debbie Darrell and Laverne Stowe are the top women's seeds. There are 46 men and 14 women participating.