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Southbourne Tennis Club
Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5NF Tel: 01201 434044 full venue details »The Christchurch Tennis Facility
Iford Sports Complex, Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BA Tel: 01202 486309 full venue details »Knyveton Gardens
Frances Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3RY Tel: 077 86 722 744 full venue details »Mudeford Wood Community Centre
Piper Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TR Tel: 01425 272084 full venue details »Swanmore Gardens
Swanmore Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6PD Tel: full venue details »Winton Rec Tennis Courts
Fitzharris Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1BX Tel: full venue details »Shelley Park
Wentworth Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2EG Tel: full venue details »Redhill Park
Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SW Tel: full venue details »Club Venues
Alderholt Tennis Club
Alderholt Recreation Ground, Ringwood Road, Alderholt, Dorset, SP6 3DF Tel: 07799 885093 full venue details »Collapse AllBournemouth and Christchurch Singles - Round 54 | Thursday 6 April 2023 to Wednesday 31 May 2023 (Midpoint: Wednesday 3 May 2023)
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Vening | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | WWW | ||||||
| 2 | Chris Johns | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Glen Bessant | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | WWLL | ||||||
| 4 | Dmitrij Trunin | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | WLLW | ||||||
| 5 | Marco Zengarini | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | LLLL | ||||||
| 6 | Toby Wadey | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
| 7 | Tony Hughes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentChris Johns bt Toby Wadey (May 23) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentGlen Bessant bt Toby Wadey (May 20) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great game Toby. We both agreed this is the best we have both played for some time. You played especially well in the first set and I came into my own in the second set. The third set was just survival time and I managed to hold on. " -- Glen
Reveal CommentGlen Bessant v Simon Vening (May 15) 2-6, 7-5 TBC
Player Comments:
- "A great match so far. Locked at one set all. The first set went the normal way between the two of us. Some good tennis but Simon was just more consistent than me. The second set I played some good tennis but to start with it was going the same way and Simon took a 5-2 lead. Then I started to channel Djokovic and went into lockdown mode. I was determined not to miss and this worked and I turned the second set around to win 7-5. A great achievement for me as previously I had never taken a set off Simon. Looking forward to the final set sometime in the next couple of weeks. " -- Glen
Reveal CommentDmitrij Trunin bt Marco Zengarini (May 2) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Incredible 3 h. game with lots of rallys. Marco was leading on 3rd set 5:3 and had 3 match points. Luckily I was able to change the course of the game. Grace Marco !" -- Dmitrij
Reveal CommentSimon Vening bt Toby Wadey (Apr 29) 6-1, 3-0 Toby Wadey Retired
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for giving this one a go Toby. You started really well but as the match wore on it was clear you were struggling. Hope the back issue sorts itself out and enjoy your golf trip to sunny Portugal!" -- Simon
Reveal CommentSimon Vening bt Marco Zengarini (Apr 26) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Blustery conditions at Poole Park made for a scrappy old game. We both hit our fair share of loose ones, and the two which got away from Marco for a 4-2 lead in the second had a big impact on the outcome. Always a pleasure mate and good luck with the rest!" -- Simon
Reveal CommentChris Johns bt Marco Zengarini (Apr 22) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for arranging the match and great to meet you on what turned out to be a lovely afternoon for tennis. The score is flattering as most games seem to go to deuce and I definitely had the net cords on my side!! Tbh I’m just glad I survived as some of your second serves nearly took my ruddy head off!! You made me feel like a yo-yo, up down up down I didn’t know where to stand! Coupled with some deft slicey drop shots, you gave my legs a good workout. Good luck with your remaining matches and I look forward to seeing you in future rounds. Thanks Marco " -- Chris
Reveal CommentSimon Vening bt Dmitrij Trunin (Apr 18) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A match played in glorious sunshine and closer than the scoreline suggests. You started well Dmitrij and it felt like you were much more consistent than last time out. Good luck with the rest and see you next time." -- Simon
Reveal CommentChris Johns bt Dmitrij Trunin (Apr 17) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Dmitrij and nice to meet you - a sunny morning with no wind - I barely recognised the courts, but maybe spring has actually finally sprung. Was closer than the scoreline suggests, few points here and there and could have been very different. Good luck with your remaining matches and I hope the tips worked…remember, if they didn’t then I’m not a tennis coach…but if they did then you can buy me a beer (well, glass of red!) Until next time " -- Chris
Reveal CommentGlen Bessant bt Marco Zengarini (Apr 17) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great game so far. After two hours we are locked at 5-5 in the second set. Booked to finish on Friday." -- Glen
- "Completed the game as planned. Marco taking the first two games to take it into a third set wasn't part of my plan. I just had the edge in the third set. Thanks for the extra few games we played after, where we were both trying to hit with more freedom. Good luck in your remaining matches." -- Glen
Reveal CommentSimon Vening bt Tony Hughes (Apr 16) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a competitive match Tony. The first set was nip and tuck all the way with plenty of energy-sapping rallies. Momentum was with me in the second but you still hit some excellent winners. Enjoy the round and best of luck with the rest." -- Simon
Reveal CommentMarco Zengarini bt Toby Wadey (Apr 15) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Marco asked me to file the comment on this one - he said he was “lost for words”… and it was indeed an epic encounter. At 5-0 up in the first set I felt like I was coasting and was already thinking about what I’d be having for dinner. But Marco had other ideas and was showing troubling signs of improving. The next set was tight and packed with deuces and exhausting points, and by the third Marco was hitting everything in and he had me haplessly running after the ball like a headless chicken. I was frankly knackered by the end and a bit relieved it was all over. Well played Marco - already looking forward to the next one. " -- Toby
- "Thanks for your comment Toby! Very competitive match played in good spirit as usual between us. Looking forward to our next battle!" -- Toby
Reveal CommentDmitrij Trunin bt Glen Bessant (Apr 11) 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Glen, it was amazing game!" -- Dmitrij
Reveal CommentChris Johns bt Glen Bessant (Apr 7) 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "What a lovely morning for tennis - thanks for the match Glen and for welcoming me back into the local tennis league’s fold. Good luck in your remaining matches. Until next time ✌️" -- Chris
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erol Ali | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Jonathan Le Grange | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | LWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Christopher Giles | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | LWLW | ||||||
| 4 | Florin Ismailciuc | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | LWLW | ||||||
| 5 | Dinko Georgiev | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | LLWL | ||||||
| 6 | Richard Johnston | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | WLLL | ||||||
| 7 | Alberto De Natale | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | LLLL | ||||||
| 8 | Damian McCann | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentRichard Johnston bt Jonathan Le Grange (May 29) 7-6 (7-4), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Jonathan for the game; think I was lucky to catch you on a bad day. Was some long , never ending rallies. A very even, tight 1st set" -- Richard
Reveal CommentJonathan Le Grange bt Florin Ismailciuc (May 27) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really close match that had a lot of turns and swings in momentum" -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentFlorin Ismailciuc bt Richard Johnston (May 21) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Richard. Nice comeback in the 2nd set where I was 3-0 up but then you have improved your game considerably and made me work harder in order to win it. All the best for your remaining matches and I look forward to playing against you soon!" -- Florin
Reveal CommentJonathan Le Grange bt Dinko Georgiev (May 5) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match, two very close sets, could have easily gone to three." -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentErol Ali bt Dinko Georgiev (May 3) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Dinko for the game and making the effort to travel to Weymouth. I really admire your enthusiasm to play and improve your game. Good luck with the next matches. " -- Erol
Reveal CommentErol Ali bt Richard Johnston (May 1) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Richard for the game and keep enjoying your tennis!" -- Erol
Dinko Georgiev bt Richard Johnston (Apr 29) 6-1, 7-5
Reveal CommentErol Ali bt Florin Ismailciuc (Apr 29) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Florin for the competitive match, especially was feeling the pressure in the second set. " -- Erol
Reveal CommentErol Ali bt Christopher Giles (Apr 26) 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Chris for the game and keep your game up, especially the trick shots :)" -- Erol
Reveal CommentJonathan Le Grange bt Alberto De Natale (Apr 23) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Alberto, and good luck in your other matches" -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentFlorin Ismailciuc bt Alberto De Natale (Apr 22) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Nice to meet you Alberto! We had a competitive match especially the 2nd set which was head to head right until the end. All the best for your remaining matches!" -- Florin
Erol Ali bt Jonathan Le Grange (Apr 22) 6-4, 6-4
Christopher Giles bt Dinko Georgiev (Apr 20) 6-0, 6-3
Reveal CommentFlorin Ismailciuc bt Dinko Georgiev (Apr 17) 6-1, 3-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Dinko! As almost every time we needed 3 sets to decide the winner but this time we needed even 2 days for an outcome. Very competitive 3 sets altogether and good quality tennis for both of us and the winner was decided on fine margins! All the best for your remaining matches and looking forward to playing against you soon!" -- Florin
Jonathan Le Grange bt Christopher Giles (Apr 16) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Reveal CommentDinko Georgiev bt Alberto De Natale (Apr 14) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Nice to meet you Alberto ,we had quite nice chat and some nice rallies,.Wish you best of luck with the remaining matches and see you next round" -- Dinko
Christopher Giles bt Richard Johnston (Apr 10) 6-3, 6-0
Christopher Giles bt Alberto De Natale (Apr 8) 7-5, 6-1
Reveal CommentRichard Johnston bt Alberto De Natale (Apr 7) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very tight match with lots of long rallies, not an inch given. Could easily have gone to three sets. Good luck with your other matches Alberto" -- Richard
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Livesey | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Nigel Sharp | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | LWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Andrew Mouzouri | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | WLWW | ||||||
| 4 | Samantha Webb | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LLWW | ||||||
| 5 | Davide Maraschi | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
| 6 | Laura Cooke | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | LLL | ||||||
| 7 | Nargilya Gulyamova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPeter Livesey bt Nigel Sharp (May 30) 7-5, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A very hot sunny day at Poole Park today and another another close enjoyable match match between us Nigel Regardless of score line our games are always close and so often with just a single point making the difference. I don't think either of us fancied a third set in that sort of heat All the best and looking forward to our next match " -- Peter
Andrew Mouzouri bt Laura Cooke (May 29) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentPeter Livesey bt Andrew Mouzouri (May 14) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a great match today Andrew - a warm sunny day ideal for tennis. It couldn't have been closer and with lots of deuce-advantage games throughout it could have gone either way. If there was anything, the change of court did seem to work in my favour and I luckily managed to sneak it 7-5 in the third. All the best in your remaining games and looking forward to the next time we play. " -- Peter
Reveal CommentPeter Livesey bt Laura Cooke (May 13) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good to meet you Laura and thanks for an enjoyable match on a beautiful sunny day; ideal for a game of tennis in the park. " -- Peter
Reveal CommentAndrew Mouzouri bt Samantha Webb (May 7) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Sam, that was gruelling! Think I’ll be suffering for rest of the day now. " -- Andrew
Reveal CommentPeter Livesey bt Samantha Webb (May 2) 7-6 (7-5), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good to meet you today Sam and thanks for an enjoyable match on a warm, sunny and wind free day at Branksome. The first set was long and close throughout and I was lucky to squeeze through in the tie break to win it 7-5 In the second set your passing shots continued to be effective and several times your lobs just rooted me to the spot. In the end it was possibly down to me winning a few more points on my serve that eventually made the difference All the best for your remaining games and I look forward to playing you again " -- Peter
Reveal CommentAndrew Mouzouri bt Davide Maraschi (May 1) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Davide, some great, very tiring rallies there!" -- Andrew
Reveal CommentNigel Sharp bt Andrew Mouzouri (Apr 28) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Andrew, all the best for the rest of the round " -- Nigel
Reveal CommentNigel Sharp bt Davide Maraschi (Apr 25) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match David, two very close sets. Good luck for the rest of the round" -- Nigel
Samantha Webb bt Laura Cooke (Apr 23) 6-1, 6-0
Samantha Webb bt Davide Maraschi (Apr 22) 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentNigel Sharp bt Samantha Webb (Apr 19) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Sam, good luck with the rest of your matches " -- Nigel
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Bournemouth and Christchurch .
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play three or more matches by the mid-point of the Round receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
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Players' names, W - tally of wins, L - tally of losses, UF - tally of unfinished matches] 'n' - points won (if bonus points have been won a note to this effect is added).
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