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Collapse AllGlasgow Singles - Round 32 | Thursday 20 July 2017 to Wednesday 13 September 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 16 August 2017)
Another fantastic round in Glasgow typified by well contested groups and a friendly spirit on the court. Thanks to everyone who took part and we hope to see you all again next time.
Group Summary:
Group one mastered the art of scheduling with every player earning their bonus points and prize. Stephen secured a clean sweep of wins to extend his winning streak and add another title to his name - can anyone stop Stephen's charge to the top next time? Ben and Jack finished on the same number of points and with the same win/loss record to make it a very close call for second. Their head to head was "another memorable match" and it was Ben who eventually emerged victorious over three sets to clinch the silver.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Reynolds | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Ben Dickson | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | WWLW | ||||||
| 3 | Jack Edward | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | WLWW | ||||||
| 4 | Ross Burnside | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | LWWW | ||||||
| 5 | Kieran Docherty | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | LLWW | ||||||
| 6 | Paul Newman | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | WWLL | ||||||
| 7 | Fraser Kane | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPaul Newman bt Ross Burnside (Sep 3) 6-0, 5-7, [10-3]
Reveal CommentBen Dickson bt Fraser Kane (Sep 2) 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great match with Fraser. Blew me away with his power in the first set and a half. He clearly has a big game and I was lucky to be a bit more consistent over the whole match to scrape through." -- Ben
Reveal CommentPaul Newman bt Fraser Kane (Aug 27) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A very good game with Fraser, who was hitting some great first serves. I managed to break him at key points in each set. He has been a bit rusty having not played for a while until recently. On this evidence it won't be long before he is winning regularly. All the best Fraser for your final match." -- Paul
Reveal CommentRoss Burnside bt Kieran Docherty (Aug 27) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match on the terrific surface at Kieran's club. Lots of long rallies and the odd point here and there making the difference. Match played in friendly atmosphere. Thanks for hosting Kieran and play again soon. " -- Ross
Reveal CommentBen Dickson bt Paul Newman (Aug 20) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match with Paul. The rallies were a lot tighter than the scoreline suggests, with Paul very close to taking a 3-0 lead in the first set. I started being pretty accurate with my ground strokes and managed to swing it my way. First match with Paul and looking forward to our next game." -- Ben
Reveal CommentRoss Burnside bt Ben Dickson (Aug 10) 7-5, 1-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "What a match with Ben over a fun 2 and a half hours. First set very tight and could have gone either way - just a couple of points in it. Second set Ben was outstanding - dominating the match with his ground strokes. Third set went with serve until I managed to break at 2-2 after one of the longest games I've ever played - I'm guessing about 14-15 deuces. After that we were both so knackered it was break after break until I managed to hold my serve at 5-4 to sneak it. Great match played in a tremendous spirit. Thanks for the game Ben. Looking forward to the next one. " -- Ross
Reveal CommentJack Edward bt Paul Newman (Aug 7) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good match with Paul indoors, I was tested several times as he managed to be the aggressor for most of the match. Good rallies throughout the match, hope your other matches are just as close!" -- Jack
Reveal CommentBen Dickson bt Kieran Docherty (Aug 6) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great hit with Kieran. We both has our moments during the match and the third set was a lot tighter than the scoreline suggests. Really relaxed and enjoyable company during the match. Thanks Kieran!" -- Ben
Reveal CommentStephen Reynolds bt Fraser Kane (Aug 6) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Fraser. Best of luck for your remaining matches. " -- Stephen
Reveal CommentRoss Burnside bt Fraser Kane (Aug 5) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match with Fraser, with lots of close games. Thanks for the game and good luck in your remaining matches. " -- Ross
Reveal CommentStephen Reynolds bt Jack Edward (Aug 5) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Another lung busting contest with Jack!! Great rallies and only a couple of points in it either way. Thanks again Jack. 'Till next time!!" -- Stephen
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentKieran Docherty bt Paul Newman (Aug 4) 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-2Player Comments:
- "Thanks to Paul for coming to my club....first time on the artificial clay for him, so a bit of advantage to me. Long 3 setter and very enjoyable....glad to get the win before it got dark!!! " -- Kieran
Reveal CommentJack Edward bt Fraser Kane (Aug 2) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Played Fraser indoors at Newlands and for once, I had an uncharacteristically consistent tennis game, so although each game was close, a few errors from Fraser made all the difference in each game. Fraser's big serve forced me to be on my return game and we had our fair share of lengthy points, frequently putting me on the run throughout the match. Thanks for the match Fraser, all the best with your others." -- Jack
Reveal CommentJack Edward bt Ross Burnside (Aug 1) 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "First match for Ross since getting back from Canada so he was a bit rusty for the first set. He settled into the match after shaking off the jet-lag and after that, the games were gruelling. We've played many times and we have both definitely been in better form, however the match went down to the wire and we still had our fair share of exciting rallies. Hope I warmed you up for your other matches Ross, good luck with them!" -- Jack
Reveal CommentStephen Reynolds bt Paul Newman (Jul 30) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A good hit with Paul at Kelvingrove. Thanks for the game Paul and the best of luck for your remaining matches." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentBen Dickson bt Jack Edward (Jul 30) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Another memorable match with Jack. It always swings one way and then the other and today was no different. Some really memorable points and a lot of lucky net cords falling my way (sorry about that). Good luck in the rest of your games, Jack." -- Ben
Reveal CommentStephen Reynolds bt Ben Dickson (Jul 30) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "El Niño strikes again!! Torrential rain didn't stop Ben and I having a very good hit. We soldiered on and managed some great rallies. The very best of luck with your remaining matches Ben" -- Stephen
Reveal CommentKieran Docherty bt Fraser Kane (Jul 29) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good to get a victory after 2 opening defeats...this may even put me top of the league...well for a day maybe!! Thanks to Fraser for coming to my club...by his own admission he is a bit rusty, but our game today will mean he'll be better next time out! Good luck to him for his remaining games! " -- Kieran
Reveal CommentStephen Reynolds bt Kieran Docherty (Jul 28) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for inviting me to play at your club Kieran. Less said about the weather the better I think. A good hit nevertheless and the best of luck for your remaining matches. Cheers" -- Stephen
Reveal CommentJack Edward bt Kieran Docherty (Jul 28) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Playing on the artificial clay at Western, me and Kieran had a fun match in the sunshine, after the weather forecast looking grim as well. Lots of rallies with a couple of points here and there allowing me to edge it; I was made to fight for every game. Thanks for the match Kieran, good luck with the rest!" -- Jack
Group Summary:
Gary's good form continued as for the second round in a row he finishes unbeaten to earn promotion next time - well played Gary. Alex came closest to upsetting the champ in an epic encounter that could have gone either way. Mark played all of his matches and picked up three victories including one over fellow runner up challenger Donald to come home in second.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Devine | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Mark McLay | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | WLWW | ||||||
| 3 | Donald Fraser | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | LWWL | ||||||
| 4 | Alex Benetatos | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | LLLW | ||||||
| 5 | Ross Lawrie | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
| 6 | Frank Reid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMark McLay bt Alex Benetatos (Sep 11) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with Alex, who led in both sets until I just managed to sneak them over the line after a lot of deuce games. Thanks for the match, Alex, look forward to playing you again in future." -- Mark
Ross Lawrie bt Mark McLay (Sep 6) 7-6 (9-7), 7-5
Reveal CommentMark McLay bt Donald Fraser (Aug 17) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match, with a lot of long rallies that could have gone either way. Luckily, I managed to play the big points well. Thanks for the game, Donald and I look forward to playing you again in the future. " -- Mark
Reveal CommentDonald Fraser bt Alex Benetatos (Aug 15) 7-6 (8-6), 2-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Very close match which could easily have gone the other way. I was lucky enough to find my best serves when needed at the end of the first set tie-break. In my last four service points I had one ace and three unreturned. Without these I think I would have lost the tie-break and the match. Thanks very much for the game Alex." -- Donald
Reveal CommentMark McLay bt Frank Reid (Aug 13) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great, enjoyable match that swung back and forth, especially during a tense final set that I just managed to sneak at the end. Thanks for game, Frank and look forward to hitting with you in the future." -- Mark
Reveal CommentGary Devine bt Mark McLay (Aug 10) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thoroughly enjoyable match with Mark even though the heat indoors at scotstoun was almost unbearable. Both sets were long and exhausting and could have gone either way , a relief to get over the line as another set did not appeal in those conditions. All the best for your remaining matches. Cheers" -- Gary
Reveal CommentDonald Fraser bt Frank Reid (Aug 6) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match despite the rain, played in good spirits. Thanks very much for the game Frank." -- Donald
Reveal CommentGary Devine bt Donald Fraser (Aug 3) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really tough match swinging one way then the other from time to time. One of my service games in the last set lasted about 20 minutes and I only just managed to hold on if I hadn't I think it might have been a different outcome ......great match...... , all the best for the rest of your matches. Cheers" -- Gary
Reveal CommentGary Devine bt Frank Reid (Jul 27) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Another enjoyable match with Frank. A strange 1st set which after 8 games there was only 1 service game held and continued in a similar fashion throughout the match with me just holding my last few service games to take match. Still a good competitive match played in good spirit . Thanks frank , good luck for your remaining matches Cheers" -- Gary
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentGary Devine bt Alex Benetatos (Jul 25) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Epic match, thoroughly enjoyable and played in great spirit. Either of us could have walked away victorious with the match swinging either way throughout. All the best in the rest of your matches Alex. Cheers" -- Gary
Reveal CommentAlex Benetatos bt Frank Reid (Jul 23) 6-7, 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Long and tough match but very enjoyable. Thanks very much for the game Frank, I'll see you on court again soon." -- Alex
Ross Lawrie bt Alex Benetatos (Jul 21) 6-3, 6-2
Group Summary:
A superb intro to the league for Craig who played and won all of his matches, and with bonus points in the bag too he takes the gold with the highest number of points possible. Sachin and Mick were neck and neck in the race for second, however Sachin crucially took the victory in their head to head and with this takes the silver. Great to see the majority of matches played and nearly all bonus prizes earned.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Norton | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Sachin Shinde | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | WWWL | ||||||
| 3 | Mick Mooney | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | WLWL | ||||||
| 4 | Cameron Sim | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | LWWL | ||||||
| 5 | Rory Lear | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | LLLL | ||||||
| 6 | Robert Graham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | LWLL |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMick Mooney bt Robert Graham (Sep 4) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Very close first set that could have went either way, a got off to a good start in the second set which helped me see it through." -- Mick
Sachin Shinde bt Rory Lear (Sep 3) 6-4, 6-0
Reveal CommentRobert Graham bt Rory Lear (Sep 2) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Lovely day for tennis at Queens Park, competitive match lots of deuce games, which the score doesn't show. On this occasion I got the rub of the green at game points." -- Robert
Reveal CommentCraig Norton bt Robert Graham (Aug 28) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks to Robert for inviting me to play at his courts. Really good surface and impressed how the courts are all separate " -- Craig
Craig Norton bt Cameron Sim (Aug 24) Walkover
CRAIG NORTON bt Mick Mooney (Aug 9) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentMick Mooney bt Rory Lear (Aug 8) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Close games and a few really good rallies in there on a hot Sunny day at Queen's Park , thanks for the game Rory and all the best with the rest of your matches" -- Mick
Reveal CommentCameron Sim bt Robert Graham (Aug 7) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game again Robert! Always a pleasure to play yourself as we always have a good close game. The court played pretty well despite the rain but eventually the rain stopped and ended up a nice day. Good luck in the rest of your games. " -- Cameron
Sachin Shinde bt Mick Mooney (Jul 31) 6-2, 6-2
Sachin Shinde bt Robert Graham (Jul 29) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentCRAIG NORTON bt Rory Lear (Jul 28) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A couple of rain interruptions. Plated in good spirits throughout" -- CRAIG
Reveal CommentCameron Sim bt Rory Lear (Jul 27) 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Rory! Some good long rallies! The courts were in perfect condition at your club! Good luck in the rest of your games! " -- Cameron
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMick Mooney bt Cameron Sim (Jul 24) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7)Player Comments:
- "Good close match as always against Cammy, good luck with the rest of your games " -- Mick
CRAIG NORTON bt Sachin Shinde (Jul 24) 6-4, 6-1
Group Summary:
Matt hit the ground running straight away, securing four wins in a week at the start of the round to set himself on his way to an unbeaten display and a place on the top of the podium. Kevin couldn't quite keep up with the pace at the front but also had an impressive round to finish five wins to the good and take second place. Credit to Deepesh and Sorcha too for getting all their matches in.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Maycock | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Kevin Kelly | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | LWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Deepesh Shrestha | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | LWWW | ||||||
| 4 | Sorcha Breslin | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | LWLL | ||||||
| 5 | Philip Martin | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | WLLL | ||||||
| 6 | Valentina Bonetti | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | WWLL | ||||||
| 7 | Derek Morgan | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentValentina Bonetti bt Derek Morgan (Sep 12) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Long sets, a lot of running and many deuces... nice match and great workout!" -- Valentina
Reveal CommentValentina Bonetti bt Sorcha Breslin (Sep 11) 7-5, 7-6 (7-3)
Player Comments:
- "Very close match and a strong wind that made the game hard to play! Nice to meet, good luck with all your sports Sorcha! " -- Valentina
Matt Maycock bt Valentina Bonetti (Sep 10) 6-0, 6-2
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentPhilip Martin bt Deepesh Shrestha (Sep 10) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Great match with Phil... lots of deuce games and enjoyable rallies but eventually his persistence got the better of me. He was really good at running down balls and getting the error out of me. Well done mate... hope to play you again soon." -- Deepesh
Matt Maycock bt Kevin Kelly (Sep 9) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentDeepesh Shrestha bt Derek Morgan (Sep 6) 6-3, 7-6
Player Comments:
- "Great match with Derek.... 2nd set was really tight and could have gone either way... we continued despite the persistent shower towards the end." -- Deepesh
Reveal CommentDeepesh Shrestha bt Valentina Bonetti (Sep 3) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable game with Valentina at Scotstoun. Lots of long rallies and running around. Best of luck for ur remaining matches." -- Deepesh
Reveal CommentKevin Kelly bt Valentina Bonetti (Aug 27) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with Valentina, lots of good rallies and deuce games. Again my serve got me out of trouble and I just edged it. Good luck with the rest of your games Valentina. " -- Kevin
Sorcha Breslin bt Derek Morgan (Aug 21) 6-1, 7-5
Reveal CommentKevin Kelly bt Derek Morgan (Aug 18) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Another enjoyable game with Derek and we just avoided the rain. Lots of deuce games but for once my serve was good and saved some break points. Good luck with rest of your games Derek" -- Kevin
Reveal CommentDeepesh Shrestha bt Sorcha Breslin (Aug 12) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "The first set was very tight. Sorcha led 3-1 with a break and I had to fight back to make it 4-3. Most of the games went to deuce and finally I clinched the set at 6-4. Second set although many games went to deuce, Sorcha made more errors and I quickly raced to a 5-0 lead. She did win back a couple of games but in another deuce game I was able to hold on. Great match and Queens Park as always a fantastic venue.... Best of luck for rest of your games Sorcha...." -- Deepesh
Reveal CommentKevin Kelly bt Sorcha Breslin (Aug 10) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game against Sorcha, the scoreline flatters me as I could easily have lost both sets. A lot of close games and some good attacking play by Sorcha, my serve just got me through it. Good luck with the rest of your matches Sorcha. " -- Kevin
Reveal CommentKevin Kelly bt Philip Martin (Aug 8) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable game with Phil and I just edged a very close second set as Phil was unlucky not to force a decider. Good luck with rest of your matches Phil" -- Kevin
Reveal CommentKevin Kelly bt Deepesh Shrestha (Aug 5) 6-7, 6-4, 5-5 Deepesh Shrestha Retired
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game with Deepesh very close match and had a feeling we were heading for another tiebreak in final set when unfortunately Deepesh had to concede through injury after hurting both calves. Hope you are back on court soon Deepesh and thanks for a cracking match" -- Kevin
- "It was truly a great match with Kevin - thoroughly enjoyed it until both my calf muscles gave up. There was wind, sun and rain - pretty much as any other day in Glasgow. His first serves were really good and hurt me quite a lot and I had to take my opportunities on his second serves. He did make a lot of errors on my serves too or else the match would not have been this close. But hoping I get to play you again soon Kevin... cheers." Deepesh
Sorcha Breslin bt Philip Martin (Aug 3) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Matt Maycock bt Derek Morgan (Jul 29) 6-2, 6-2
Matt Maycock bt Sorcha Breslin (Jul 28) 6-1, 6-1
Matt Maycock bt Philip Martin (Jul 26) 6-0, 6-0
Matt Maycock bt Deepesh Shrestha (Jul 23) 6-4, 6-3
Group Summary:
This group battled the weather alongside their opponents in what turned out to be a very competitive round. Brian battled his way through a number of tough matches, including three setters with Kevin and Alan, to record a fantastic five wins and with scheduling prowess part of his game too he moves clear into top spot. Robert also finished the round unbeaten and with bonus points but having played one less match than Brian has to settle for silver this time. Hats off to Glenn for playing the most matches.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Polding-Clyde | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Robert Kerr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Glenn Petersen | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
| 4 | Alan Campbell | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | WLLW | ||||||
| 5 | Sam Currie | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LLWW | ||||||
| 6 | Kevin Hester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | LLL | ||||||
| 7 | Gareth Llewellyn | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | LLLL | ||||||
| 8 | Viktoria Mcguinnity | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAlan Campbell bt Sam Currie (Aug 28) 7-5, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Scottish tennis at it's best, played in rain showers & wind. It did;t hamper the game though, as there were some really good rallies, resulting in some great winners form both players. Sam not only has the knack of returning everything back over the net to you, but can hit a winner too. I have one particular BH winner in mind. I had to be at the top of my game to win this match. Well played Sam." -- Alan
Reveal CommentBrian Polding-Clyde bt Alan Campbell (Aug 27) 2-6, 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Lovely setting up at Drumchapel with planes flying overhead and trains behind you and a friendly welcome from members when you arrive. The match was dominated at the start by Alan who used his top-spin effectively. I had to adjust to the surface which was slower than I am used to and then make sure that I went for more of Alan's shits that I thought were going long but dropped in with his top-spin. Alan also hit some lovely back hands down the line so in the end happy to have won the match, thank you and look forward to playing you again. " -- Brian
Reveal CommentGlenn Petersen bt Kevin Hester (Aug 13) 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "At one point, we were the only people still on court because of the rain! Nothing was gonna stop us" -- Glenn
Reveal CommentBrian Polding-Clyde bt Sam Currie (Aug 13) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "We started our warm up at Knightswood and as the weather started to close in we decided to move to Scotstoun and glad we did the rain bucketed down just after we got to Scotstoun. Match was closer than the score suggests, lots of deuce points that I was able to convert into winning the games. Sam was a nice chap to play and we both enjoyed our 2 sets, good luck with the remainder of your games Sam." -- Brian
Reveal CommentBrian Polding-Clyde bt Gareth Llewellyn (Aug 12) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Early start on a Saturday at Newlands and enjoyed 2 sets in an overcast day. Gareth was carrying a wrist injury and this impeded some of his shots but it did not stop me having to watch a beautiful lob go over my shoulder after what I presumed was a forehand winner. Gareth hit some nice winners and a number of aces and I think I was able to say ahead in both sets to win through. Enjoyed the tennis Gareth thank you and good luck with the rest of your matches.." -- Brian
Reveal CommentGlenn Petersen bt Gareth Llewellyn (Aug 11) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "More like windsurfing than tennis and that net...I swear it was 1cm too high but great match" -- Glenn
Reveal CommentSam Currie bt Gareth Llewellyn (Aug 4) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "The scoreline doesn't quite tell the story, some very close games at a windy and bouncy Knightswood, with more errors than either of us would've liked, but played in a good spirit. Good luck with the rest of your games, Gareth." -- Sam
Reveal CommentBrian Polding-Clyde bt Kevin Hester (Aug 2) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thank you for an enjoyable match Kevin really enjoyed it. Indoor at Scotstoun was humid this evening so it was a bit of an endurance fest. Kevin started well nice slice serving then a heavy serve to mix it up a bit, he had some nice volleys down the line. I had to dig deep and change tactics a few times in an attempt to get back into the match and eventually win. Hope all goes well for the rest of your matches." -- Brian
Reveal CommentRobert Kerr bt Viktoria Mcguinnity (Aug 1) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A really fun match against Viktoria. Two very close sets with lots of really long rallies and games. Viktoria made an amazing comeback from 4-0 down to 4-4 in the second set, but I just managed another break to win the match. Well played Viktoria and thanks for a great match! " -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Kerr bt Alan Campbell (Jul 31) 6-4, 7-6 (9-7)
Player Comments:
- "A very close match, not many breaks of serve. Just one in the opening set was enough for me to sneak. One break each in the second set saw us in to a tie break, lots of close game and long rallies. Thanks for the great game Alan. " -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Kerr bt Kevin Hester (Jul 30) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Kevin. Some great shots and rallies. I'm sure if you had played more recently it would have been a much closer match and could have went the other way. All the best with your other matches. " -- Robert
Reveal CommentSam Currie bt Viktoria Mcguinnity (Jul 29) 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Tough, competitive match in a mix of sunshine, light rain and strong winds. The first set could've gone either way, both of us had set points. I went 3-0 up in the second set before Viktoria stormed back to level. Just managed to keep ahead, and with a little help from the wind managed to clinch a narrow victory. Great, friendly match." -- Sam
Reveal CommentGlenn Petersen bt Sam Currie (Jul 28) 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "What a tie break...you win it...then..no you win it and repeat!" -- Glenn
Reveal CommentAlan Campbell bt Gareth Llewellyn (Jul 26) 4-6, 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "It was good to play Gareth again. It was another hard fought match, and I found it difficult to adjust to power behind Gareth's serve and forehand ground strokes, I was 2-5 before I knew it. The other sets, were more competitive than the scoreline suggests. Well played Gareth, hopefully get the chance to again sometime." -- Alan
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentRobert Kerr bt Glenn Petersen (Jul 26) 5-7, 7-5, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the excellent game Glenn. It was an epic marathon. It was 3 really close sets with some great tennis. We had sunshine wind and rain all in the one match, only in Scotland! " -- Robert
Reveal CommentBrian Polding-Clyde bt Glenn Petersen (Jul 24) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Glenn and I played indoors at Gorbals and it was a sweat fest, indoors with only limited air conditioning. The sets were played I n a good spirit and best of luck for Glenn in his upcoming matches." -- Brian
Reveal CommentAlan Campbell bt Glenn Petersen (Jul 21) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive match against Glenn. First set was tough on us both, but Glenn was the one who held his nerve at the end to take it 7-5. I came back to win the 2nd set, setting up a very close 3rd set, with Glenn taking a 3-1 lead. Most games throughout the match were deuce or 30-30 at some stage. 4 lovely lobs from Glenn had me having second thoughts about coming to the net. Overall a competitive match played in very good, friendly atmosphere. Well played Glenn" -- Alan
Group Summary:
Martin was the dominant force in this group, powering his way to four victories to cross the line in first. Jim and Drew followed only one point further back and the race for second place between the two went right to the wire. Their head to head was a marathon affair and after three closely fought sets it was Jim who got the decisive break in the decider to pip Drew to the runner up post. A shame to see Ross and Neil withdraw - hope you're both ok.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Johnston | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Jim Howie | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | LWLW | ||||||
| 3 | Drew Roberts | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | WWLW | ||||||
| 4 | Gordon Craig | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | WLLW | ||||||
| 5 | James Sloan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LLLW | ||||||
| 6 | Ross Hepburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | LW | ||||||
| 7 | Augustin Cacot | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
| 8 | Neil Crossan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Gordon Craig bt Augustin Cacot (Sep 4) Walkover
Martin Johnston bt Jim Howie (Aug 27) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentDrew Roberts bt Augustin Cacot (Aug 26) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game with some great rallies in the second set. Cheers Augustin!" -- Drew
Reveal CommentDrew Roberts bt Gordon Craig (Aug 19) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good match in some difficult conditions. Gordon came more into the match in the second set where there were some really tight games, and I was really pleased to nick it in the end. Thanks for the game Gordon!" -- Drew
Martin Johnston bt Drew Roberts (Aug 13) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentDrew Roberts bt Ross Hepburn (Aug 12) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really tight match, with lots of swings of momentum. Ross has a very consistent serve that is hard to deal with, and played some great ground strokes. Glad to get the result here, thanks for the game Ross!" -- Drew
Jim Howie bt James Sloan (Aug 7) Walkover
Martin Johnston bt James Sloan (Aug 6) 6-1, 6-0
Martin Johnston bt Gordon Craig (Aug 5) 6-2, 6-1
Reveal CommentGordon Craig bt Jim Howie (Aug 4) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Every time Jim and I play it seems to become a marathon and this was no exception with a grueling match played on an overcast evening at Queen's Park. Jim's serve was firing well and saw him comfortably consolidate a late break to take the first set. Sets two and three were both tight and I had to hustle like mad to edge a break in a couple of long deuce games. Thanks for a great battle Jim. Good luck in your other matches. " -- Gordon
Reveal CommentGordon Craig bt James Sloan (Jul 31) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A hard fought evening at Kelvingrove Park that started in the rain but finished with lovely sunshine. Lots of tight deuce games and breaks of serve with the momentum switching multiple times. Thanks for the match James. All the best with your other matches." -- Gordon
Reveal CommentJim Howie bt Augustin Cacot (Jul 30) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Augustin for a good game, fortunately my first serves were going well today. Wish you all the best for the rest of the round." -- Jim
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJim Howie bt Drew Roberts (Jul 29) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Blustery winds made for difficult conditions. This was a match where serving was probably the deciding factor in the result. Many deuce games. Drew has a really powerful first and second serve and once he has played a few more games then consistency in his game will return. Drew -- thanks for the game." -- Jim
James Sloan bt Drew Roberts (Jul 28) Walkover
Reveal CommentRoss Hepburn bt Jim Howie (Jul 23) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match with Jim, plenty of extended deuce games. Both sets could've gone either way." -- Ross
Reveal CommentJames Sloan bt Augustin Cacot (Jul 23) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A very close match with good shots from both players." -- James
Group Summary:
Miranda's excellent tennis and good scheduling skills proved a recipe for success as she moved clear into first place. Gordon matched Miranda's four wins and takes the bragging rights for defeating the champ but with no bonus points this time finishes with the silver. Well done to Chris too for making it onto court for five of his matches.
Final Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miranda Ralston | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWWL | ||||||
| 2 | Gordon Smith | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
| 3 | Ashe Hussain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | LWW | ||||||
| 4 | Chris Dinwoodie | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LWLL | ||||||
| 5 | Shirley Kirkpatrick | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | LLLW | ||||||
| 6 | Alex Mula | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LWL | ||||||
| 7 | Karen Mackay | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | LLLL | ||||||
| 8 | Lynn Macpherson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMiranda Ralston bt Chris Dinwoodie (Sep 8) 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Fun match with Chris - good banter and lots of fun shots and running around. Chris was trying out a new racket which I think helped me out as he was still getting used to it. If you're playing Chris is the future, watch out for his serve - it can be terrifying! " -- Miranda
Reveal CommentChris Dinwoodie bt Karen Mackay (Aug 24) 6-1, 4-6, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "First time playing in Drumchapel and what a great set-up they have there especially with the floodlights. In the second set Karen found her first serve and held two service games to love. Her cross court forehand was winning lots of points and had me at deuce in virtually every one of my games. By the third set we were both exhausted and the slugs were getting closer to the court. Luckily for me, my miss-hits started landing in and won me some vital points with the end of the set being very close again. Thanks for the game and all the best Karen. " -- Chris
Reveal CommentGordon Smith bt Alex Mula (Aug 23) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Alex hit some incredible Aces but thankfully my luck was in today." -- Gordon
Reveal CommentAlex Mula bt Shirley Kirkpatrick (Aug 19) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good game, heavily affected by the rain and wind, but we were able to carry on throughout. Shirley has all the shots. Good luck with the rest of your matches." -- Alex
Reveal CommentGordon Smith bt Karen Mackay (Aug 17) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Would just like to apologise to Karen first and foremost for having my head in the clouds for the second set. great match that ended in us both getting drenched. Appreciate playing through." -- Gordon
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMiranda Ralston bt Ashe Hussain (Aug 13) 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable and very tight match. Several games went to deuce with fabulous long rallies using all the court! The weather was perfect for tennis and both of us hit some lovely shots. Miranda came back from 2-5 down in the first set to take it to the tie-break. Ashe seemed to wilt in the second set but recovered to fight for the third set. Overall, just a very enjoyable contest completed by very refreshing drinks on the balcony watching 9 year-olds showing how strokes should really be played! - Ashe x Really fun match played in (surprisingly) deserted courts on a beautiful day. Look out for Ashe as she doesn't really seem to have any weaknesses in her game - I was just lucky this time! Good luck with the rest of your matches, Ashe! M" -- Miranda
Reveal CommentAshe Hussain bt Karen Mackay (Aug 12) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Nice August day for a match, with sun but not too hot! Ashe hits majority fh and bh slices, including spinny serves and these worked well on this occasion. Lots of winners and close games but the relentless spin, and short balls won out in the end. Thanks for the match and coffee Ashe." -- Karen
Reveal CommentGordon Smith bt Chris Dinwoodie (Aug 10) 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Lovely night and perfect conditions for tennis. After a quick warm up we got the game underway and both played a mixed bag of hitting winners with some horrible unforced errors. In the second set Gordon found another gear. He started to hit wicked spin shots, his serve speed went up and he became more accurate. Gordon really attacks the ball and tries to go for winners early on. The game was closer then the scoreline suggests but I didn't have the weapons or variety to put Gordon under any real pressure. I did manage a nice ace in the second set but in Gordon's last serve of his last service game he managed to put one down the T to level the score. I suspect to see Gordon't name in a higher table in a few seasons. " -- Chris
Reveal CommentMiranda Ralston bt Shirley Kirkpatrick (Aug 10) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really fun game with Shirley, so many deuce games - one of which I think went to deuce 9 or 10 times! Good luck with the rest of your matches, Shirley, and hopefully play with you again sometime!" -- Miranda
Reveal CommentAshe Hussain bt Chris Dinwoodie (Aug 8) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "First time playing on the artificial clay courts in Hyndland. It took a little bit of time to get used to but overall they get two thumbs up. On more than a few occasions it was very helpful to check the mark on the line to see where the ball had actually bounced (I only say that because I clipped the line a few times) Ashe is a very good player who can mix it up well. Her use of topspin and slice kept me guessing and every time I came to the net I was either lobbed or she found a passing shot. Second set I was more used to the conditions and played a bit better taking a 4:1 lead before finding myself behind at 5:4 with Ashe serving for the set. Lots of close games but Overall the best player won. Thanks for the cuppa tea" &
Reveal CommentGordon Smith bt Miranda Ralston (Aug 5) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good match and my first in the league. Miranda was a great opponent and kept me right throughout the match." -- Gordon
Reveal CommentMiranda Ralston bt Alex Mula (Jul 30) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really fun match with Alex today. Score is a bit deceptive as most of the games went to deuce. Best of luck with the rest of your matches, Alex." -- Miranda
Reveal CommentChris Dinwoodie bt Shirley Kirkpatrick (Jul 27) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Very close match. I started well and went into a 4:0 lead with Shirley being ahead in every game so I was thinking it was a wasn't a fair reflection on the score. 3 Games later at 4:3 and having hardly won a point I was beginning to panic; however, my serve started working and got me out of trouble. Set 2: The wind and the sun started to play a part and some of my shots were definitely going out ended up hitting gusts of win that pushed them onto the lines. Overall a very fun, friendly, even match. Shirley has a very weighty first serve, a great lob and can move you around the court no problem. " -- Chris
Reveal CommentShirley Kirkpatrick bt Karen Mackay (Jul 23) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A good competitive match played in extremely hot weather, great shots from both of us. Well played Karen and good luck with the rest of your matches. Shirley" -- Shirley
Player Comments: