Collapse AllClapham Common Singles - Round 39 | Thursday 22 June 2017 to Wednesday 16 August 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 19 July 2017)
Good to reach the 200 matches played mark in this summer round in Clapham. However with this under half of the total available there is still room for improvement, though we do understand the courts are busy at this time of year. Well done to the new groups champs and we hope to see you all next time.
Group Summary:
Michael marched into top spot with four straight wins though he was given a few tests along the way. Thomas, Laurie and Andy all came flying out of the blocks in their head to heads with Michael, forcing him to dig deep and produce several excellent comebacks to remain unbeaten throughout. Well done also to Thomas for narrowly clinching second ahead of Kevin.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Michael Young | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Thomas Coleman | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | LWWL | ||||||
3 | Kevin Marinilli | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
4 | Andy Shanks | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LWL | ||||||
5 | James Mower | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | LWLL | ||||||
6 | Laurie Hannigan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Ben Gandy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Strange old match." -- Michael
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMichael Young bt Thomas Coleman (Jul 25) 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)Player Comments:
- "Epic encounter lasting nearly 3 hours, with so many twists and turns I lost count! Really high quality of tennis throughout, with some blinding winners and excellent defensive play from both. It could have gone either way in the third set tiebreak at the end - neither player deserved to lose. Thanks for a great match, and look forward to playing again! I'll bring more water next time though..." -- Michael
Group Summary:
With no commentaries accompanying this group, the tennis had to do the talking. Oliver's good form continued as backed up his promotion with another title winning display. A combination of four victories and good scheduling ability was enough for Oliver to clinch the crown ahead of Vincent. Vincent does however finish with the satisfaction of having beaten the champ.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Oliver Knaut | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Vincent Rouget | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Carlos Vega Alonso | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
4 | Daniele Veronesi | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
5 | Iain Findlay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
6 | Justin Lum | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
7 | Olivia Pearson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Vincent Rouget bt Oliver Knaut (Jul 9) 6-2, 6-3Group Summary:
Willy finished with more victories than anyone else to put himself in the mix for the prize. However on this occasion, this wasn't quite enough to claim the group win. Pete's battling tennis saw him pick up points from every match and this combined with scheduling prowess saw him leapfrog Willy into the lead.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Pete Przednowek | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | LLWW | ||||||
2 | Willy Maillard | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | WLWW | ||||||
3 | Neil Lin | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | LWW | ||||||
4 | Alex Beaumont | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | LWL | ||||||
5 | Matthew Robinson | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WWLL | ||||||
6 | Ben McSharry | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | LL | ||||||
7 | Matthew Teys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very close match, really good tennis played by both" -- Matthew
Player Comments:
- "Pete won the first set very convincingly and looked like he was going to walk it. However the match completely turned in the 2nd set - I seemed to play more positively and take more control of the rallies, and I guess Pete's form dipped just enough for me to get my eye in. Despite the threat of rain, we just finished in time. There were some tight points in this match which could have gone either way. Good match!" -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "It was windy but both players did very well for the match, Alex is a very good player, was fun to play with." -- Neil
Match of the Group:
Willy Maillard bt Pete Przednowek (Jul 15) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2Player Comments:
- "Good match in the summer sun (serving from one side was certainly a challenge!!)... Matthew pushed me close in the 2nd set... glad to get it wrapped up in the tiebreaker. Cheers" -- Pete
Group Summary:
There was little to choose between Rorie and Tom at the top of the table as they finished level on points. Their head to head was the final match of the round and it was a winner takes all affair. Rorie came through the "long rallies and deuces" to prevail from a "cracking match" in straight sets and take the title.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Rorie Evans | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Tom Drummond | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | LWWW | ||||||
3 | Louie Lancaster | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WLL | ||||||
4 | Edu Deiros | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WLL | ||||||
5 | Stefano Di Domizio | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | L | ||||||
6 | Alexander Edwards | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | LL | ||||||
7 | Jeremy Schmetz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "An unfair scoreline, lots of long rallies and deuces in what was a cracking match. " -- Rorie
Player Comments:
- "Tight match with plenty of long and innovative rallies. The third set would likely have been a lot closer had cramp not started to set in for Louie. " -- Rorie
Player Comments:
- "A very close match - as the scoreline would suggest - with plenty of long baseline rallies. Of particular note was Stefano's determination in the second set, bringing it back to 5-5 from 5-1 and 40-0 down on his serve!" -- Rorie
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentTom Drummond bt Louie Lancaster (Jul 2) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8)Player Comments:
- "Best game in the league I've played! The score was more back and forth than the ball over the net! We actually played the 3rd set out with Tom winning 10-8 in the final set. Tom hit some epic shots and we had some great rallies, I think by the end though we were both just glad it was over!…" -- Louie
Player Comments:
- "A great (and very close) match against Stefano, although unfortunately we couldn't go into the last set due to a problem with my ankle." -- Alexander
Group Summary:
This group was a little light of matches perhaps, nevertheless we did see some close contests on the courts. Adam got three wins on the board, including an incredibly tight 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 victory over runner up Jon, and with bonus points added to his tally too he comfortably climbed into the lead. Kudos to Joe for clinching a thrilling three set victory over Adam - what might have happened had he played a few more matches?
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Adam Cooper | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | WLWW | ||||||
2 | Jon Rutter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | WWL | ||||||
3 | Joe Lane | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
4 | Jake Collins | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
5 | James Peterson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
6 | Katie Riethmaier | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Sid Nyein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Despite torrential rain and thunderstorms starting minutes after starting to knock up we took to the court after a 40min delay and finished the match in blazing sunshine, crazy weather. A good game with lots of exciting rallies and both players taking on each others second serves. Fortunately I seemed to win all the close games and came out with the victory." -- Jon
Match of the Group:
Adam Cooper bt Jon Rutter (Jul 8) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-3)Group Summary:
Nicholas had a superb intro into the league, powering his way onto the top of the podium with four convincing wins and bonus points to boot. Patryk couldn't quite keep up with the pace at the front but scheduled well and recorded victories over Sam and Lucy to come home in second.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Nicholas Mantel | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Patryk Szczerba | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | LWW | ||||||
3 | Christopher Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | LLW | ||||||
4 | Michael Ward | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
5 | Samuel Baker | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | WLL | ||||||
6 | Lucy Gilbert | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Sam Roscoe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
8 | Will Taylor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Michael Ward bt Christopher Blackburn (Jul 15) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)Group Summary:
Kumaran was on formidable form in this round, finishing with a 100% winning record to put space between himself and the rest of the group at the top of the table. Mat's consistent play helped him claim two victories and secure the runner up spot. A shout out to Josh who was involved in two marathon contests this time, a great effort.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Kumaran Surenthirathas | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Mat Law | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WWL | ||||||
3 | Josh Le Boutillier | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LLW | ||||||
4 | Stefan Fideli | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | LW | ||||||
5 | Oliver Hayes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | WL | ||||||
6 | Francois Le Brun | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Jennifer Stafford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
8 | Greg Whitby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Oliver Hayes bt Francois Le Brun (Aug 15) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Mat is very consistent and dogged, and was a pleasure to play against. The match was very tight, and attritional at times, but was a decent standard and either of us could have won that 2nd set." -- Kumaran
Player Comments:
- "Great match, neither of us could hold serve or wanted to win really. Very enjoyable!" -- Kumaran
Player Comments:
- "Great match, one of the best I've had in a long time! Stefan has a powerful and consistent forehand and is a good all round player. Our game had everything from baseline rally's to volley sessions at the net. Cheers!" -- Josh
Group Summary:
Bernard finished with the best stats of the group, but in a competitive league such as this sometimes you need that little bit extra to make the difference. Ignacio got on court more than anyone else and added good scheduling skills to his game to also put himself in contention for the crown. Three victories, a point from an incredible unfinished battle with Fred and bonus points proved to be enough for Ignacio to overtake Bernard and cross the line in first.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Ignacio De Calonje | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | WWWL | ||||||
2 | Bernard Siu | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Alvaro Castro | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | WWLL | ||||||
4 | Fred Smith | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | WL | ||||||
5 | Pete Shaw | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LLW | ||||||
6 | Tom Curtis | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | LL | ||||||
7 | Matt Cocquelin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Ugo Platania | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very competitive and long match, with great shots from both players. Thanks! " -- Alvaro
Player Comments:
- "A much closer match than the score suggests. Thanks" -- Fred
Player Comments:
- "Some excellent rallies. Thoroughly enjoyed the match!" -- Ignacio
Player Comments:
- "Very entertaining match, which could have gone either way. Tom played some amazing volleys and there were many great rallies. " -- Ignacio
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentFred Smith v Ignacio De Calonje (Jul 2) 6-7 (6-8), 7-5, 6-5 TBCPlayer Comments:
- "Epic battle. I saved about 12 set points in the first set before finally losing one then in the second I was 4-1 up, then 4-5 down before clinching it 7-5. The final set was very touch and go and unfortunately we were kicked off the court at 6-5 to me in the final set (having been 4-5 down with nacho serving for the match). Which ever way it goes it has been proper battle!" -- Fred
Player Comments:
- "Well played, thanks for the game!" -- Pete
Group Summary:
Round of applause to John who found his form to finish with three wins under his belt and subsequently takes the gold. Richard managed to win a set off the champ and secure a couple of victories to steal into second place. Well done to Hector for earning his bonus prize with perfect scheduling skills.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | John Alan O'Donovan | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | LWWW | ||||||
2 | Richard Gorman | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | LLWW | ||||||
3 | David Morley | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
4 | Hector Johnston | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | LLL | ||||||
5 | Frederic Nguyen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | WL | ||||||
6 | Joanna Kiernander | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Tom Larkin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "An awesome match with high quality on both sides. One rally in particular involved both of us at the net trying to volley past the other for what felt like half an hour. Richard's legs weren't quite in it today which allowed me to establish control and redeem myself after a very poor result the last time we played." -- David
Player Comments:
- "A really close match with lots of ups and downs. Unfortunately some rain at the start of the 2nd set disturbed our rhythm and allowed me to run away with it, otherwise it would have been a much closer affair" -- David
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJohn Alan O'Donovan bt Richard Gorman (Jul 23) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Very close match with Richard. Lots of close & long matches. " -- John Alan
Player Comments:
- "A good game, with lots of baseline rallies, played on the tricky astro turf at Tooting. Thanks Jo." -- Richard
Player Comments:
- "A good game in perfect conditions. Hector has a very powerful serve and forehand but is just getting back into tennis so is looking to improve his consistency. I think if Hector had had a couple of games under his belt the outcome could have been very different, as he has some strong winning shots. Thanks for the game Hector." -- Richard
Group Summary:
Jack and Terry demonstrated that getting all your matches set up and played more often than not leads to success. Four victories and bonus points to boot put Jack clear in first place and Terry followed only two points further back in second. Thomas and Austin both finished unbeaten and with wins over the top two so, what might have happened had they played a couple more matches?
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Jack Holden | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | WLWW | ||||||
2 | Terry Hayes | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | WLLW | ||||||
3 | Thomas Haigh | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | WWW | ||||||
4 | Austin Platt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | WWW | ||||||
5 | Toby Jones | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | WLWL | ||||||
6 | Nicky Emmett | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Mark Van-De-Velde | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Another hugely competitive and enjoyable match with Nicola .Thankfully for me a reversal of our last encounter but still a hard fought win and setting us up nicely for a future battle ." -- Terry
Match of the Group:
Thomas Haigh bt Jack Holden (Jul 28) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)Player Comments:
- "Great competitive match as always with Toby. We both pushed each other around the court a lot and there were some incredible shots and high quality baseline rallies." -- Jack
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Terry, a brilliant match with some great rallies!" -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "A very hotly contested match with the first games in each set going to endless Duce and Advantage points for each player. The second set especially containing some great shots and deft touches on both sides of the net. Great game ...! " -- Terry
Group Summary:
Lots of matches played and bonus points aplenty in this brilliant group. David turned the tables on Edward in this round, producing a stunning performance to record seven straight victories and take the title in style. Edward excelled too, with six superb wins earning him the silver this time.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | David Caroli | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Edward Hamill | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Michael Benjamin | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | WWWL | ||||||
4 | Keval Bharadia | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | LWWL | ||||||
5 | Simon Riddlesden | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | WLWW | ||||||
6 | Jonny Leighton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | WLLL | ||||||
7 | John Spillane | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Stuart Maccuish | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Michael Benjamin bt Keval Bharadia (Aug 16) 6-3, 5-7, 6-2Player Comments:
- "Well played, good match!" -- Jonny
Player Comments:
- "Some great rallies and a close match, thanks for the game John!" -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Since Monday Night Tennis adorned TV screens rarely has a match been as thrilling and entertaining as that played this Monday evening in Clapham. Simon simply dazzled the assembled crowd with his skills and this explains the record viewing figures from those watching on their Teleboxes. The story goes that at a young age his coach tried to show Simon the tennis rule-book. He simply laughed in the coach's face and instead decided to play tennis like a true magician! He is able to exact drop-shots, lobs and vicious spin on the ball that Dynamo, David Blaine and the record numbers in the crowd were left wondering How did he do that? Is that even possible? I no longer understand physics! You'd better get your tickets as Simon is back soon." -- Edward
Player Comments:
- "Sunday morning saw the warm-up act take place for some other match happening over at SW19 later in the day and like many warm up acts, this one stole the show! It was as if the players had been transported back to Roman times during the first set as, just like a pair of finely tuned gladiators, they went to war in pursuit of glory in front of an adoring crowd. Momentum, just like Emperor Nero's mood, swung one way and then to the other leaving the crowd demanding more and thoroughly enjoying this epic contest that not even Pliny the Younger could have documented. There were even some dastardly 21st century news helicopters to catch the scenes. The crowd were treated to a riot of tennis and can now say Bharadia Vs Hamill? I was there!" -- Edward
Player Comments:
- "Great match and some nice rallies in hot conditions! Thanks for the game, was good fun." -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Very close match in a very hot weather! Fun in the sun! David" -- David
Player Comments:
- "My, my, my, Saturday morning saw a spectacular exhibition of 'A' grade tennis at Clapham Common. Tennis fans of South London know a good match when they see one and this one smacked them in the face before knocking their socks off! The crowd was treated to baseline rallies, ace serving, and deft drop shots. A liquorice allsorts compilation of tennis if you will, however, this tasted a whole lot better. It was like reaching into a box of celebrations and pulling out the Malteser one rather than the bounty - a true success! That's enough food analogies for one report so let's talk tennis. Saturday was hot, really hot. I mean I'm fairly sure the rubber on the soles of my shoes were melting as Stu pushed me around the court. Sizzling stuff!" -- Edward
Player Comments:
- "Great match in very hot conditions. Well played!" -- Jonny
Player Comments:
- "Great match again after previously playing Michael in another round. Hot weather and long rallies meant it was an exhausting but fun afternoon all round!" -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "On Saturday there was an incredible match that saw two oppositions who, at the height of their power and skill, can draw fans and media from all corners of the globe. No forget the Lions Vs the All Blacks in the rugby, this was Leighton Vs Hamill at Kennington Park on what has been described by some as a great day to play tennis. The crowd assembled but had barely been able to take their seats by the time Jonny had screamed into a 4-1 lead in the first set. Jonny was like a bat out of hell as he hit winner after winner and lob after lob. His mercurial talents were there for all to see and should there be any last minute drop outs at SW19 then Jonny Leighton would be a fine replacement who'll be on hand to whip the crowd up into a frenzy." -- Edward
Player Comments:
- "Our match was very tight. Lots of breaks. The midday sun was out in strength too and made serving a nightmare for both!" -- Keval
Player Comments:
- "What a time to be alive! Wimbledon is about to kick off (meaning Queen's is on), we're enjoying a long hot summer and Clapham Common Singles Round 39 has just started. The puritanical tennis fan knows the best tennis being played this summer is in the parks and commons up and down the country. It turns out that there are loads of them as they flocked to Kennington Park to welcome in the new round. The players put on such a show that it left the journalists covering the match running out of column inches to describe the action! There were winners, lobs, net-cords and even a cheeky slice or two. The players left having more new fans than when they arrived and as such the post-match autograph session lasted for hours. Well played and well done" -- Edward
Player Comments:
- "Well, well, well, if it isn't our old friend Mr Wind. Michael and I got very well acquainted with, in my opinion the worst form of weather, as the wind swirled, battered and buffeted Clapham Common Tennis courts, putting at risk South-London's perfect Sunday. But fear not as tennis came to the rescue to instil passion and inspiration amongst the adoring fans who travelled in their thousands to grab a seat for this match. Michael's technique sees him chop down on the ball like a cobra pouncing for its victim or a lumber-jack being a little over zealous with their axe, either way this makes his game very dangerous indeed. The crowd certainly enjoyed it as the fans began bellowing their support like a hungry gorilla at feeding time. Top marks." -- Edward
Group Summary:
It doesn't get much closer than this, Jon and Liam tied on points at the top with the same win/loss record and bonus points after giving their all on the court. As is always the case in this circumstance the two's head to head comes into play. Jon was too strong for Liam on the day prevailing in straight sets and with this clinches the group win.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Jon Strathdee | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
2 | Liam Sumner | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Ed Newlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
4 | Kim Marshall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LWL | ||||||
5 | Catherine Harvatt | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | WLLL | ||||||
6 | Dunstan Barrett | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Daniel Calvin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Richard Watkins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Dunstan! A lot of deuces that could have gone either way!" -- Catherine
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJon Strathdee bt Kim Marshall (Jul 26) 6-4, 3-6, 7-5Player Comments:
- "Great match, really enjoyed it, very topsy-turvy and could have gone either way in an exhausting third set. How does anyone manage 5?!" -- Jon
Player Comments:
- "Good game where I benefitted from a fast start but there wasn't much between us after that with some good close games! Cheers! " -- Liam
Player Comments:
- "Close match. Longer than the men's Wimbledon final! Thanks Kim." -- Catherine
Player Comments:
- "Great match, beautiful evening!" -- Jon
Player Comments:
- "Good game in the sun! Cheers. " -- Liam
Player Comments:
- "A match that could have gone either way with the same unpredictability about it as a Clapham Common Court 7 ball bounce. Both players also had to battle against blisters and a lack of floodlights in this long, hard fought three set encounter. Despite this, there was no shortage of unstoppable top spin winners, crushing serves and defensive work that Andy Murray would have been proud of. It's fair to say everything was left out on the court in this bruising contest." -- Liam
Player Comments:
- "Cheers Liam, enjoyed the match and knock up" -- Jon
Group Summary:
Will hit the ground running straight away securing three successive wins and bonus points before the half way point. Unfortunately we didn't see Will on court again but despite the challenge from Julian he did enough to hold onto the lead. Julian pips Ellie to the runner up spot with a win in their friendly head to head that was followed by an ice cream. Well played all.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Will Lidstone | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | WWW | ||||||
2 | Julian Foster | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Ellie Williams | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | LWWL | ||||||
4 | Bliss Micallef | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | WLLL | ||||||
5 | Ben Rimmington | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
6 | Mustafa Shaikh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Telle Merotra | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | John Shanahan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentBliss Micallef bt John Shanahan (Aug 8) 7-5, 7-5Player Comments:
- "Actually played 6-5 to 6-5 as completed sets. " -- Bliss
Player Comments:
- "Really good game, and ice cream afterwards!" -- Julian
Player Comments:
- "Lovely evening for a good game!" -- Julian
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed playing Bliss. We had a lot of good rallies and tight points!" -- Ellie
Player Comments:
- "Had great fun and challenging rallies with Telle!" -- Bliss
Player Comments:
- "Good rallies and good chat! She hides balls in her pants..." -- Julian
Player Comments:
- "An epic battle, so epic they had to cut the power right at the end!" -- Will
Player Comments:
- "Close fought 2nd set with some great shots and serves!" -- Will
Group Summary:
Chris' rise up the ranks continues, as he follows up his promotion last time with another table topping display of tennis. A combination of attacking tennis and scheduling prowess puts him clear of the chasing pack. Winnie took the scalp of Chris in an epic encounter and had a good round finishing in second. Kudos to Joseph who takes home the only other bonus prize.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Chris Rodgers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Winnie Lee | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Joseph Lockey | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | WWL | ||||||
4 | Andrew Godley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | WL | ||||||
5 | Dameon Napoli | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
6 | Michael Martinez | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Matthew Chapman | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Amber Harley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentWinnie Lee bt Chris Rodgers (Jul 16) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Thanks Chris for the very fun and competitive match and really tested me when he came into the Net!" Winnie
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match!" -- Winnie
Player Comments:
- "Much closer match than the scoreline suggests. We played a 3rd set just for fun in which Joe started getting his 1st serves in. He won that set..." -- Chris
Group Summary:
Gokhan set the pace out in front with an unstoppable show of tennis in his six matches moving him clear of the field. James gave it his best shot to upset Gokhan's charge but after a fast start Gokhan found his form to prevail over three sets. Arizechi also showed fine form to clinch second. Great work from Harry to get on court seven times.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Gokhan Uzel | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Arizechi Ogwueleka | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Kimberley Lloyd | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | WWWL | ||||||
4 | Quinn Davies | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | LWWW | ||||||
5 | Harry Smyth | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | LWWL | ||||||
6 | James Douglas | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Alex Mark | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
8 | Claire Taylor | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentKimberley Lloyd bt Quinn Davies (Aug 14) 7-5, 6-7 (8-10), 6-3Player Comments:
- "Longest match i have ever played, great game and some good rally's," -- Kimberley
Player Comments:
- "The scores do not reflect how powerful Claire's serves and forehands are. Many a shot flew past me! " -- Harry
Player Comments:
- "Good fun match! We could not bring the second set to an end due to a lot of deuces and long rallies" -- Gokhan
Player Comments:
- "Great game with some fantastic rallies" -- Harry
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match! All the best with your remaining matches:)" -- Gokhan
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a good game. Best wishes for the rest of your games" -- Arizechi
Player Comments:
- "Good game, couple of powerful aces from Claire down the line" -- Quinn
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match" -- Arizechi
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match. Good luck!" -- Gokhan
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match" -- Arizechi
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a great game !" -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "Good enjoyable match with nice long rallies. Thanks for the match and good luck with redt of your games!" -- Gokhan
Player Comments:
- "A very fun match with a good few games going to deuce. Watch out for a wicked slice from Arize." -- Quinn
Player Comments:
- "The score does not reflect how we both enjoyed the match. Great game. Thanks Alex and good luck with the rest of your matches" -- Arizechi
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match. Strong wind was really annoying for both. Good luck!" -- Gokhan
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match with some good long rallies, despite high humidity. Good luck with the rest of your matches!" -- Gokhan
Group Summary:
It was all to play for going into front-runners Jordan and Barney's head to head, and this match certainly came up with the goods. After two and a half hours only a couple of points in a thrilling third set tiebreak made the difference with Jordan holding his nerve to emerge victorious 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11-9) and with this becomes the new champ - well played both. Good to see this group mastering the art of scheduling well with nearly everyone earning their bonus prize.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Jordan Sanderson | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Barney Smyth | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | WLWW | ||||||
3 | George Beck | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | WLWL | ||||||
4 | Laura Blake | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
5 | Sophie Taylor | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | LLL | ||||||
6 | Yasmina Mekouar | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | LLL | ||||||
7 | Deborah Abrehart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Score doesn't reflect the ability! Yasmina has a mean serve and we had some good, long rallies! Look forward to playing again." -- Jordan
Player Comments:
- "This score isn't a reflection of Yasmina's excellent tennis skills. We had a number of great rallies with powerful shots. I hope we can play again soon." -- Barney
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJordan Sanderson bt Barney Smyth (Jul 24) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11-9)Player Comments:
- "Barney - what a match! 2.5 hours later, it was finally over (just in time, too, as we could hardly see anymore!). This was a thriller of a match and we had loads of rallies; I really enjoyed playing this evening. Look forward to our re-match!" -- Jordan
Player Comments:
- "Really good fun! Score isn't really representative of the challenge - Sophie's serve accuracy is impressive! We played a third set for fun, too :)" -- Jordan
Player Comments:
- "Second set was very long, with a lot of back and forth! Some great rallies in there, too. Really enjoyed myself this time with Laura - we're both competitive but don't take ourselves too seriously (considering our match was at 8 am). Hope to play you again soon, and thanks for teaching me the etiquette for when balls hit the end and just bounced in :P" -- Jordan
Player Comments:
- "Great company and game! Really enjoyed my first match in the league thus far, thanks George :D" -- Jordan
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match on a hot Sunday evening. Very close. Loads of deuce games. I had to raise my level to get through this, as they say lol" -- George
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable game, thanks George. Also closer than it looks!" -- Barney
Group Summary:
Mark certainly made his mark in this round, finishing clear in top spot with five wins and bonus points under his belt. Bernat and Michelle battled it out for second, and after walkovers are discounted it's Bernat who claims the position in part thanks to his scheduling prowess.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Mark Tinsley | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Bernat Gabor | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Michelle Faux | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
4 | Petra Shepherd | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | LWWL | ||||||
5 | Louise Corrigan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | WLL | ||||||
6 | Domenico Esposto | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
7 | Elizabeth Felix | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Good rematch" -- Mark
Match of the Group:
Petra Shepherd bt Elizabeth Felix (Aug 4) 6-4, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Several deuces in a fun match" -- Mark
Player Comments:
- "Great games!" -- Bernat
Player Comments:
- "Plenty of rallies" -- Mark
Player Comments:
- "Many rallies" -- Mark
Player Comments: