{"id":8582,"date":"2025-03-07T14:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/?p=8582"},"modified":"2025-03-07T14:12:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T08:42:40","slug":"neyara-weerawansa-victories-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/si\/neyara-weerawansa-victories-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Neyara Weerawansa victories in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Growing Sri Lankan tennis star Neyara Weerawansa has made a remarkable mark in Australia by clinching the RSY Club Championship title in the Women\u2019s Category.&nbsp;<br>In a commanding performance, 21-year-old Neyara had beaten Zoe Theodorakopoulos to secure her first tournament victory on Australian soil in straight sets (7-5\/ 6-4) at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, Toorak.<br>Presently pursuing her higher studies in Australia, Neyara has seamlessly balanced her academics with competitive tennis, showcasing her talent and determination on the court. 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