Collapse AllElmbridge Parks Singles - Round 32 | Thursday 18 April 2019 to Wednesday 12 June 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 15 May 2019)
Overall a good round in Elmbridge with 68% of all possible matches played. But this was mainly down to the superb efforts of players in group one who showed fantastic commitment and scheduling skills and were rewarded with some epic matches. Please do let us know if we can help another time and get even more matches played!
Group Summary:
A fantastic, committed and competitive group in which all but one possible match was played. What's more, everyone got their bonus points! Very well played all and please give yourselves a pat on the back. Claudio, who was runner up last time, takes gold this time and defending champ Andres has to settle for third place this time. He tied on points with Timothy but Timothy won their head to head: 'a great match as always with Andres'. David hit a purple patch in his match against Paul, despite Paul's "great, defensive, attacking returns!; Hesham delivered some 'huge serves' ; Thomas and Hesham had an exhausting encounter: '2 and a quarter hours for 2 sets!' Timothy & David are already looking forward to their next match! Well played all!
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Claudio Cavalletti | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Timothy Otway | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Andres Montes de Oca | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
4 | David Bryan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | WLLL | ||||||
5 | Thomas Lyons | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LLWL | ||||||
6 | Hesham Barr | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | LLLL | ||||||
7 | Paul Murphy | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Wow!! What a match, that never got further ahead than 1 or 2 games. Every game was a tight and tough rally filled battle, with most of them going to deuce numerous times. Tom took a firsts set capitalising on some wayward play from me and getting me moving around the court. I took the second set after finally getting the forehand working and hitting some winners down the line. The third set was tight trading breaks and service games, but then suddenly at I was able to produce some strong and quick holds of server when I needed it at 4-4 and then at 5-4 after I had battled to get a break of serve. Was a great match Tom and a draw probably would have been a fair result. Look forward to the next round!" -- David
Player Comments:
- "As you can se from the result, was a very interesting match that I thought I didn't had a chance to win after what happened on the first set. The match was full of very long and powerful rallies and is a pleasure to play with such a nice guy like Thomas" -- Andres
Player Comments:
- "A good game with Paul, lots of long rallies and effective defensive play. Paul definitely made me work hard to put the first set to bed - only just managed it at about the 10th time of asking! Thanks Paul!" -- Timothy
Player Comments:
- "A match that really swang back and forth. Starting in windy conditions I managed to get ahead early and keep my nose in front with lots of long games. Second set for turned on its head as the wind dropped and everything Claudio hit went in and everthing I hit went out!! Claudio went on a 9 game winning streak, winning the 2nd set and get 3-0 up in the 3rd. I managed to then get my act together and get back in to the match. But Claudio kept just out in front and I couldn't claw it back, misding 2 key points on my serve at 4-5. A great game, thank you Claudio. Hopefully we can play again and I will get you next time lol!!" -- David
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentTimothy Otway bt David Bryan (May 17) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)Player Comments:
- "Amazing match with David! Some great rallies and very long games. A really gruelling 2nd set which could have gone either way (especially had one of us been able to hold serve at the end!). Already looking forward to our next match!" -- Timothy
Player Comments:
- "Exhausting! 2 and a quarter hours for 2 sets! Thanks for the game Hesham!" -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "Very nice match overall with an amazing and very close first set. Well done David, looking forward to play with you again soon" -- Andres
Player Comments:
- "Some really good rallies in this one today. Both of us were hitting a bit better than last time - score not reflective of the match at all! Would love to play again soon" -- Timothy
Player Comments:
- "Great game, and we (just about) avoided the rain! Thanks Paul." -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "A really good match against a great opponent, the score didn't reflect the game! After a cagey first 5 games where both of us held serve and broke, I was able to hit a purple patch and push through to the first set. The second set was simular with Hesham unleashing some huge serves and taking the lead. But again I was able to just get back level and then get my nose in front at the right time to serve for the match. Great game Hesham and hope we play again soon!" -- David
Player Comments:
- "The game started in windy conditions, with an epic long first service game which I just managed to hold. We then traded service game and a break each with Paul making some great defensive turned attacking returns, until I was able to break again and then hold out to take the 1st set. I then was able to hit a purple patch and ran away with the second set. But it was a great first game. Thank you Paul." -- David
Player Comments:
- "Very nice match despite the very windy conditions" -- Andres
Player Comments:
- "A great match as always with Andres! A beautifully sunny day for tennis too. Andres really pushed me hard and almost completed a comeback in the 2nd set - I think I would have been toast had he levelled it as I was really starting to tire! But luckily I was just able to hold on and serve it out at my last opportunity! Thanks Andres, play again soon!" -- Timothy
Group Summary:
Andrew takes gold in group 2 with 3 good wins, including an enjoyable match against Emma, a match with some close games against Kate and a great 3 setter against Ronald. What shame Simon didn't get his campaign underway. Do let us know if we can help another time!
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | ANDREW MAHENDRU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | WWW | ||||||
2 | Ronald Tsawayo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | WLL | ||||||
3 | Emma Bowen | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LLW | ||||||
4 | Kate St John | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LLW | ||||||
5 | Simon Rider | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match with some lovely rallies. In a lovely setting in the sunshine. Much closer than the scoreline suggests. Thanks for the game Emma." -- ANDREW
Player Comments:
- "We had some very close games, especially in the 2nd set, but I managed just to edge those. An enjoyable competitive game. Thank you Kate. " -- ANDREW
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentKate St John bt Ronald Tsawayo (Apr 27) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)Player Comments:
- "Really great, tough match! The conditions were quite windy and slippery at times. It was a real battle to the end! Thanks, Ronald, for a great game. " -- Kate
Player Comments:
- "Ronald played very well, but ultimately his serve let him down. Otherwise a close match in the Sun, and I hope we both enjoyed the game." -- ANDREW
Group Summary:
Well, at least everyone got on court this round and special mention to Monica who played two matches. But such a shame to see so few matches played. We are always here to help if we can so do reach out if you are having problems arranging your matches. Three players tied with two points each but when this happens we work out places according to who conceded fewest games per matches played. That means Paul wins, and Olly is runner up.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Paul Hatley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
2 | Olly Watson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
3 | Chris Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
4 | Martin Simper | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
5 | Monica Alonso | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentChris Mitchell bt Monica Alonso (May 10) 6-2, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A great match which really came alive in the second set. It was very close and could have gone either way, with many deuce games and tough rallies. Thanks for a great run-about Monica." -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "Good match, shame about the score ;-)" -- Martin
Player Comments:
- "Great fun and a good match. Some cracking shots all round and some long rallies. " -- Olly
Player Comments: