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Collapse AllHighbury Fields Singles - Round 57 | Thursday 8 February 2018 to Wednesday 11 April 2018 (Midpoint: Sunday 11 March 2018)
Over 60% of matches played in a very wintry round in Highbury Fields, which is testament to your great commitment to getting matches played whatever the weather. There was some fantastic tennis on display throughout the groups and congratulations go to those who clinched the top spots. Hope to see you next time!
Group Summary:
Numerous three setters in a highly competitive group one where just a single point separated the first and fourth place. Daniel, Rick and Emil finished on eight points apiece to make it a three horse race for the title. Daniel may have missed out on his bonus points but he made up for this on the court with some terrific tennis earning him wins in all four of his matches and this was enough to secure the prize once the tiebreak rules were applied (when the tied players can't be split by head to head record, bonus points are deducted!). Rick nips in ahead of Emil to take the silver, for the second round in a row, thanks to his hard fought win in their head to head. Well played all.
Final Rankings:
- Daniel Petersen [W4] 8 WINNER
- Rick Holland 6.2 [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Emil Tsekov 7.1 [W2, L4] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Franck Savio 6.2 [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Ivan Pondev 7.1 [W1, L4] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Jed Shamel [W1, L3] 3
- Victoria Lozano [W1] 2
- Rory Brown [W1] 2
- Mark Prescott 7.1 [L1] withdrawn
Match Results:
Jed Shamel bt Ivan Pondev (Apr 12) 6-3, 6-6 Ivan Pondev Retired
Reveal CommentEmil Tsekov bt Jed Shamel (Mar 31) 6-2, 3-6, 7-5
Daniel Petersen bt Jed Shamel (Mar 30) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentRick Holland bt Franck Savio (Mar 28) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great game - even played through the rain! " -- Rick
Daniel Petersen bt Ivan Pondev (Mar 23) 6-1, 7-5
Reveal CommentVictoria Lozano bt Rick Holland (Mar 4) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Vicky is a great player - despite the loss, one of most enjoyable games I've played in the local leagues :)" -- Rick
Daniel Petersen bt Emil Tsekov (Mar 2) 6-1, 7-6 (7-5)
Daniel Petersen bt Franck Savio (Mar 2) 6-4, 6-3
Emil Tsekov bt Mark Prescott (Mar 1) 6-2, 6-3
Franck Savio bt Ivan Pondev (Feb 27) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Reveal CommentRory Brown bt Emil Tsekov (Feb 24) 7-5, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Really tricky conditions with a really strong wind. A well fought match which could have gone either way. Well played Emil!" -- Rory
Reveal CommentRick Holland bt Ivan Pondev (Feb 21) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good match of tennis on a nice winter evening " -- Rick
Franck Savio bt Emil Tsekov (Feb 20) 6-0, 5-7, 6-4
Match of the Group:
Ivan Pondev bt Emil Tsekov (Feb 13) 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentRick Holland bt Jed Shamel (Feb 12) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "I enjoyed playing against Jed... we both didn't play our best tennis on the night, but the second set was definitely close and had some great rallies! " -- Rick
Group Summary:
A fantastic show of commitment and organisation from group two with nearly every match played and all bonus prizes earned - round of applause to you all. Aris didn't put a foot wrong in what was the standout performance of the round, as he recorded a stunning seven wins to cross the line in first. Michael was involved in several close contests in this round, and none more so than in the last match of the round - a marathon with Luke. After some "huge fluctuations" Michael took the victory and with this clinches second place just ahead of Luke.
Final Rankings:
- Aris Valtazanos 7.1 [W7] 16 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Michael Cutbill 7.2 [W4, L3] 11 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Luke Catterson [W3, L3, UF1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- John Durant 9.2 [W3, L2, UF1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Rodney Berling 8.1 [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Orlando Gledhill [W2, L5] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Fabio Tubaro 7.2 [W2, L4] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Paul Beaumont 8.1 [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMichael Cutbill bt Luke Catterson (Apr 11) 5-7, 6-3, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Luke and I finished this round with a close match of a more than respectable standard. I just came through some huge fluctuations, losing a set from 5-2, winning a set from 0-2, and enduring Luke's stiletto-like spun short forehand. " -- Michael
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Rodney Berling (Apr 7) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Our serves have seen better days, but an enjoyable match nonetheless with some great rallies! Thanks Rod!" -- Aris
Luke Catterson bt Orlando Gledhill (Apr 4) 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentMichael Cutbill bt Fabio Tubaro (Mar 24) 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Fabio played disciplined, probing tennis throughout two very close sets. He was extremely unlucky to lose both, having chances to win each time. I hope we can lock horns again, in the league or on a friendly basis. Grazie Fabio." -- Michael
Reveal CommentOrlando Gledhill bt John Durant (Mar 24) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A fun match to brighten up a dull day, played in good spirit, with a lot of deuce games. Closer than the score suggests. Possibly too much caution on both sides for the fans. Next time ...." -- Orlando
- "A good match all ways a pleasure and hard match against Orlando, a bad day on the tennis court for me. Well played Orlando!" --John
Reveal CommentJohn Durant v Luke Catterson (Mar 22) 6-7, 6-0, 4-3 TBC
Player Comments:
- "A good match very good tennis well played luke" -- John
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Orlando Gledhill (Mar 17) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Let is snow! We were the last ones standing in an uncharacteristically empty Highbury Fields, but despite the tricky conditions we had a very good match with several decent rallies. Thanks Orlando!" -- Aris
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Luke Catterson (Mar 13) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "The score doesn't do Luke justice, as he has some really nice shots which often put me in a tight corner. Thanks for the match!" -- Aris
Reveal CommentOrlando Gledhill bt Paul Beaumont (Mar 11) 7-5, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Spring at last!--shorts and t-shirts for the battle of the tail end Charlies. Thanks for a fun match, Paul." -- Orlando
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Michael Cutbill (Mar 11) 7-6 (7-2), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match indoors, with lots of great rallies and good holding of serve from both sides. Thanks Michael!" -- Aris
Reveal CommentRodney Berling bt Michael Cutbill (Mar 11) 7-6 (8-6), 2-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "So far it's been a close match of long rallies and quality hitting that has only been inhibited by tiredness. The first set saw 5 set points successfully defended between us before I finally succumbed. Rod then did something I often do, loosen up briefly after a successful first set. He duly came back into it but I was just able to convert my lead. We look forward to set three, me to serve." -- Michael
Rodney Berling bt Orlando Gledhill (Mar 9) 6-3, 6-0
Reveal CommentJohn Durant bt Rodney Berling (Mar 7) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Always a pleasure to play roddy a good quality match.well played roddy." -- John
Fabio Tubaro bt Paul Beaumont (Mar 7) 7-5, 6-2
Reveal CommentMichael Cutbill bt Paul Beaumont (Feb 25) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A nice match with lots of lengthy rallies. I guess I was lucky to play Paul early in the round, as he builds form after a break." -- Michael
Reveal CommentMichael Cutbill bt Orlando Gledhill (Feb 24) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Orlando's lob is like a mediaeval instrument of torture, often proving decisive in the many good rallies we enjoyed." -- Michael
Reveal CommentFabio Tubaro bt Orlando Gledhill (Feb 22) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "no wind or rain, a good day for tennis. It was a pleasure to play with a fair and friendly player like Orlando" -- Fabio
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Paul Beaumont (Feb 22) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Nice match, thanks Paul!" -- Aris
Luke Catterson bt Fabio Tubaro (Feb 20) 7-5, 6-3
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt John Durant (Feb 20) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match against John who is a true fighter, having saved 6 match points! Thanks John!" -- Aris
- "Great competitive game. Aris is a very good player. Well played Aris. Plus played in a friendly spirit," John
Luke Catterson bt Paul Beaumont (Feb 18) 7-5, 6-1
Reveal CommentJohn Durant bt Fabio Tubaro (Feb 18) 7-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Marvellous match .Fabio pushed me all the way.well played Fabio." -- John
Rodney Berling bt Luke Catterson (Feb 18) 6-4, 7-5
Reveal CommentAris Valtazanos bt Fabio Tubaro (Feb 17) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "As always, a pleasure to play with Fabio - thanks for the match!" -- Aris
Reveal CommentJohn Durant bt Michael Cutbill (Feb 16) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Very good match .very good rallying had to work hard for win Well played Michael." -- John
Group Summary:
Harry and Sean renewed their rivalry in this round and once again their was very little to choose between the pair with both players recording five fantastic wins and bonus points to finish level on twelve points at the top. There was nothing separating the two on the court either with only a point here and theree making the difference as Harry came through their "incredibly close match" 7-5 7-6 to take pole position this time. It was so great to see so many classic contests on the scoreboard which made it difficult for us to choose the match of the group.
Final Rankings:
- Harry Vowles 8.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Sean Girty 8.2 [W5, L1] 12 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Jason Sutherland [W1, L3] 3
- Daire McCoy [L3] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Joe Wilkinson 9.1 [W1, L2] 2
- Matt Hodson 9.1 [L2] 2
- Anthony Donges [L1] 1
- Simon Henry
Match Results:
Reveal CommentSean Girty bt Joe Wilkinson (Mar 24) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Some good hitting and rallies once we moved off highbury fields court 10, otherwise known as the ice rink " -- Sean
Reveal CommentSean Girty bt Matt Hodson (Mar 20) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Contrasting styles made for a close match. Matt's defense and speed around the court were tricky, but my persistence in attacking the net paid off. Well played Matt." --Sean
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Matt Hodson (Mar 20) 6-1, 2-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Fantastic match with some long gruelling rallies that had to be played over 2 sessions. End of first session caused play to stop at a critical time. Was lucky to win this one and on another day this would have gone your way Matt. Thanks for a great game... looking forward to the next one. " -- Harry
Reveal CommentSean Girty bt Jason Sutherland (Mar 16) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Ball was zinging today just before the rain came. Strong serving by both players. Looking forward to playing again. " -- Sean
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Jason Sutherland (Mar 12) 7-6 (8-6), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some really good baseline hitting. Rainy conditions and a slippery court surface made for an incredibly tough match. Fortunate to win the first set tiebreak - if that had gone in Jason’s favour this match could have easily had a different outcome. Great hitting Jason, looking forward to our next one on a dry court." -- Harry
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentSean Girty bt Daire McCoy (Mar 6) 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "To be continued. Daire to serve " -- Sean
- "Tough 3 setter played over 2 days. Good serving and rallies on both sides, the match could have gone either way," -- Sean
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Sean Girty (Mar 5) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "Another incredibly close match against Sean. Always an extremely tough opponent and on another day this would have gone Sean’s way. Thanks for the great match, looking forward to the next one!" -- Harry
Reveal CommentJoe Wilkinson bt Jason Sutherland (Mar 4) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "great friendly game with good hitting from both players. took a 3 game lead in the third which proved to be enough. thanks Jason. " -- Joe
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Daire McCoy (Feb 22) 7-5, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "After a great start and big lead by Daire I was lucky enough to get back in the game. Good rallies and all round shot variation led to a really tough match. Thanks for an awesome game Daire, looking forward to the next one! " -- Harry
Reveal CommentSean Girty bt Anthony Donges (Feb 18) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "After a shaky start, we both started serving well and had some good rallies. Ant is a tough opponent and will just get better and better with more play. Looking forward to playing another match" -- Sean
Jason Sutherland bt Daire McCoy (Feb 16) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Joe Wilkinson (Feb 15) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Far from ideal court conditions today but still we managed to get some good all round hitting and rallies going! Thanks for the match today Joe! Looking forward to the next one. " -- Harry
Group Summary:
Group four provided us with many memorable matches and highlighted the great commitment and spirit that characterises the league. Paul was keen to make an impression on his very first appearance, producing several determined performances to battle past tricky opponents and end the round with a formidable five (very nearly a full house) wins. Tim was also flying along before his unfortunate withdrawal - hope you're ok, but does finish with satisfaction of taking second place.
Final Rankings:
- Paul Harrison 8.2 [W5, UF1] 13 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Tim Rogers 8.1 [W4, UF1] withdrawn 11 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Duncan Stroud [W3, L3] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Sarah Quinlan [W2, L3, UF1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Louis Macwilliam 8.1 [W2, L1, UF1] 5
- Sam Dickson [W1, L5] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Rob Howes [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Jordan Frieda 10.2 withdrawn
Match Results:
Sam Dickson bt Rob Howes (Mar 28) 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Reveal CommentPaul Harrison bt Rob Howes (Mar 27) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "I need to apologise to Rob for guessing his age as 35 when in fact he’s 22 ! Tactically it worked as I won the next 8 points. " -- Paul
Reveal CommentLouis Macwilliam bt Sam Dickson (Mar 25) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game and first set could've gone either way" -- Louis
Reveal CommentPaul Harrison bt Duncan Stroud (Mar 20) 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A close and enjoyable match which came down to a couple of points here and there. Blue skies and a slight breeze made for good playing conditions - is Spring finally here?" -- Paul
Reveal CommentDuncan Stroud bt Sarah Quinlan (Mar 12) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "The rain started soon after our match had begun, and ended just as we finished. Roll on the summer. " -- Duncan
Reveal CommentTim Rogers bt Sam Dickson (Mar 11) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Tim on serve, 15-0 Then the rain came, cleared every court in about 15 seconds :-( Not to be today #wetballs" -- Tim
- We finally beat the weather today Tim won 6-1 6-2 Was nice to meet Sam and to be able to hit despite the cold.
Louis Macwilliam v Sarah Quinlan (Mar 11) 6-4, 4-4 TBC
Reveal CommentTim Rogers bt Rob Howes (Feb 28) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Rob - a nice hit and fascinating to learn a bit about LTL" -- Tim
Reveal CommentSarah Quinlan bt Rob Howes (Feb 26) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Good game but I was lucky that 'rusty Rob' turned up rather than the well oiled machine that Rob will be in a few matches! Rob has every shot - slice, top spin etc etc and when he connected well with the ball I was in trouble. The shot of the match was a massive first serve from Rob that 1st landed behind my baseline and then bounced over the fence onto the field behind, ending up somewhere near Brighton I think. And despite the weather forecast, it was a perfect evening for a tennis, albeit -1. " -- Sarah
Reveal CommentTim Rogers bt Sarah Quinlan (Feb 25) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Not the warmest game either of us have ever played!" -- Tim
Reveal CommentPaul Harrison bt Sam Dickson (Feb 25) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Sam was stretching me all over the place, finding the lines and creating angles and chasing everything down. Thanks ( I think ) for a very uncomfortable morning and good luck with the rest of your matches." -- Paul
Reveal CommentSarah Quinlan bt Sam Dickson (Feb 21) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable run around on a perfect tennis day. Sam was serving very well which put the pressure on, and the first game of the first set was probably the longest I've ever played, with several close line calls that were replayed in very good spirit on both sides. Fortunately, although he won this opening service game, it wore him down a bit! " -- Sarah
Paul Harrison v Tim Rogers (Feb 21) 2-6, 7-5, 4-2 TBC
Tim Rogers bt Duncan Stroud (Feb 18) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentPaul Harrison bt Louis Macwilliam (Feb 18) 7-5, 7-6 (7-2)
Player Comments:
- "I had to lie down after this match. Very close and some cracking rallies. Thanks Louis." -- Paul
Reveal CommentDuncan Stroud bt Sam Dickson (Feb 17) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "The score doesn’t reflect it was two close sets. And the low winter sun played its part as well. " -- Duncan
Reveal CommentPaul Harrison bt Sarah Quinlan (Feb 14) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "This was my first match in the Highbury League and my first match at Highbury fields. Sarah and I had a close and entertaining game and Sarah even bought an audience in her two dogs. " -- Paul
Reveal CommentDuncan Stroud bt Rob Howes (Feb 11) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A memorable match due to the flurry of snow when we started to play and an amazing trick shot winner from Rob straight out of the Roger Federer You Tube play book. " -- Duncan
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentLouis Macwilliam bt Duncan Stroud (Feb 10) 5-7, 6-4, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Tight match and not too bad considering it was baltic" -- Louis
Group Summary:
James, perhaps inspired by his second place in the last round, produced a magnificent display of tennis to cruise across the line in first with a stunning seven wins under his belt. Vincent couldn't quite keep up with the front runner but showed fine form to notch up four victories, including an epic win over Guido, to come home as the runner up. A special mention also to Fiona who made it onto court for all seven of her matches - great effort.
Final Rankings:
- James Kirk [W7] 16 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Vincent Berlier 9.2 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Samir Rashed [W3, L2] 6
- Miguel Robles 8.1 [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Guido Cicolani [W2, L3] 5
- Vicky Davies 8.2 [W1, L1] withdrawn 2
- Oliver Fryer 8.2 [W1, L3] 2
- Fiona Dias 8.2 [L7] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
James Kirk bt Guido Cicolani (Apr 10) 6-2, 6-1
Guido Cicolani bt Miguel Robles (Apr 1) 6-2, 6-3
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentVincent Berlier bt Guido Cicolani (Mar 30) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "nice game under the rain" -- Vincent
Vincent Berlier bt Samir Rashed (Mar 29) 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentSamir Rashed bt Guido Cicolani (Mar 25) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable contest, some great tennis and great winners on both sides - I look forward to playing with Guido again soon!" -- Samir
Oliver Fryer bt Fiona Dias (Mar 24) 6-2, 6-1
Samir Rashed bt Fiona Dias (Mar 22) 7-5, 7-5
Miguel Robles bt Fiona Dias (Mar 13) 6-1, 6-2
James Kirk bt Oliver Fryer (Mar 12) 6-1, 6-0
Guido Cicolani bt Fiona Dias (Mar 12) 6-2, 6-4
James Kirk bt Vincent Berlier (Mar 11) 6-4, 6-4
James Kirk bt Fiona Dias (Mar 10) 6-1, 6-0
James Kirk bt Vicky Davies (Mar 5) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentVicky Davies bt Fiona Dias (Mar 4) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Finally managed to squeeze in this game amidst the rain and snow. Some long rallies from side to side of the court and many close games, but I was lucky to convert more game points to give a somewhat flattering score line. Thanks Fiona. " -- Vicky
Vincent Berlier bt Fiona Dias (Feb 24) 6-0, 6-4
Vincent Berlier bt Miguel Robles (Feb 24) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentJames Kirk bt Samir Rashed (Feb 20) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Some good tennis despite the windy conditions. Looking forward to playing again." -- James
Reveal CommentSamir Rashed bt Oliver Fryer (Feb 17) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A good game played in good spirits! " -- Samir
Miguel Robles bt Oliver Fryer (Feb 16) 7-5, 6-4
James Kirk bt Miguel Robles (Feb 15) 6-2, 6-0
Group Summary:
Nick's excellent ability to "put away any short ball which came his way" saw him secure four wins and this combined with scheduling prowess proved to be a recipe for success as he moved into pole position. Ireo once again found himself in the mix for the prize but despite beating Nick with a strong performance, a lack of bonus points means he has to settle for silver this time. A shame to see Salim withdraw - hope you're ok.
Final Rankings:
- Nick Hayes [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Ireo Ostacchini 8.1 [W4, L1] 8 RUNNER UP
- Tom Gatzen 8.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Samuel Gruen 8.2 [W1, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Anthony Bristow 10.2 [W1, L3] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Nigel Billen 8.1 [L4] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Salim Mahmood 8.2 [W1] withdrawn 2
- Richard Cable 10.1
Match Results:
Ireo Ostacchini bt Nigel Billen (Apr 9) 6-0, 6-0
Ireo Ostacchini bt Nick Hayes (Apr 7) 6-4, 6-2
Match of the Group:
Ireo Ostacchini bt Samuel Gruen (Mar 24) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
Tom Gatzen bt Ireo Ostacchini (Mar 10) 7-6, 6-3
Reveal CommentNick Hayes bt Anthony Bristow (Mar 10) 7-5, 6-0
Player Comments:
- A marathon first set!!! I died a horrible death in the 2nd.. well played Nick..
Tom Gatzen bt Samuel Gruen (Feb 25) 7-5, 6-3
Nick Hayes bt Tom Gatzen (Feb 24) 6-3, 7-5
Reveal CommentAnthony Bristow bt Nigel Billen (Feb 23) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A reallyenjoyable match played in cold conditions!! closer than the score suggests with some good quality rallies. lovely to meet you Nigel.. good luck.." -- Anthony
Salim Mahmood bt Anthony Bristow (Feb 22) 6-3, 7-5
Reveal CommentSamuel Gruen bt Nigel Billen (Feb 18) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A few double faults from Sam gifted me the second set, but overall a strong performance from Sam!" -- Nigel
Reveal CommentNick Hayes bt Nigel Billen (Feb 18) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Nick emphatically put away any short ball which came his way, and as there were way too many of those, this was a fun but short encounter!" -- Nigel
Ireo Ostacchini bt Anthony Bristow (Feb 16) 6-1, 6-7, 6-1
Nick Hayes bt Samuel Gruen (Feb 11) 2-6, 6-2, 6-0
Group Summary:
Dylan and Alex top the table for time spent on court with both players involved in three three setters, and for Dylan this included an epic contest with Tim which lasted over three hours. The practice paid off for Dylan as he picked up points in five of his six matches and these combined with excellent scheduling skills put him in the hunt for the title. Ben joined Dylan on ten points at the top and crucially pipped Dylan to the winners post in their tight head to head 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 to narrowly become the new champ. Kudos to Nick too who finished the round with the only unbeaten display.
Final Rankings:
- Ben Mason 8.2 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Dylan Balbirnie [W3, L3] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Nikolaus Endstrasser 10.1 [W4] 8
- Alex Hicks 8.1 [W2, L3] 7
- Tim Jones [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Fatemeh Beyad 8.2 [L4] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- William Acker [L1]
- Charles Simon 9.1
Match Results:
Ben Mason bt Alex Hicks (Mar 28) 7-5, 3-6, 6-1
Dylan Balbirnie bt Alex Hicks (Mar 25) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentNikolaus Endstrasser bt Tim Jones (Mar 24) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- " " -- Nikolaus
Reveal CommentNikolaus Endstrasser bt Alex Hicks (Mar 23) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Very close game with the better end for me. Was a bit lucky at the tie break. Thanks Alex for a good battle. " -- Nikolaus
Nikolaus Endstrasser bt Dylan Balbirnie (Mar 18) 6-4, 6-3
Nikolaus Endstrasser bt Ben Mason (Mar 17) 6-1, 6-0
Reveal CommentTim Jones bt Dylan Balbirnie (Mar 11) 5-7, 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Epic Match lasting over 3 hours. Very close and great hitting. Well played to Dylan as it could have gone either way." -- Tim
Dylan Balbirnie bt Fatemeh Beyad (Mar 10) 6-1, 6-2
Ben Mason bt Tim Jones (Mar 5) 7-5, 6-0
Dylan Balbirnie bt William Acker (Feb 25) 6-1, 6-2
Match of the Group:
Ben Mason bt Dylan Balbirnie (Feb 25) 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Reveal CommentBen Mason bt Fatemeh Beyad (Feb 24) 4-6, 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "There were three players in this match - myself, Fatemeh and a blustery side-wind with questionable allegiances. We enjoyed a good hit regardless..." -- Ben
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks bt Fatemeh Beyad (Feb 22) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A nice friendly match. Thank you." -- Alex
Reveal CommentTim Jones bt Fatemeh Beyad (Feb 18) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some excellent points and hitting. Good luck with your other matches Fatemah" -- Tim
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks bt Tim Jones (Feb 16) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A nice friendly close match. It was all about the net game and the lob. Thank you." -- Alex
Group Summary:
Marathon matches seemed the norm in this closely contested group with Thomas v Alan, Julian v Helen and Alan v Julian all passing the two and a half hour mark. The commitment on the court was matched off it with nearly all matches organised and played and everyone taking home a bonus prize. The congratulations go to Alan whose hard fought performances earned him four victories and points in defeat to move him clear into first place. Julian matched Alan's wins tally and is rewarded with the silver.
Final Rankings:
- Alan Revel 8.1 [W4, L1, UF1] 12 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Julian Ricketts 10.1 [W4, L2] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Helen McNulty 8.2 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Han [W3, L3] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- John Staples 8.1 [W3, L2] 7
- Jamie Rowland [W1, L3] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Jonas Niessen 9.2 [W1, L4, UF1] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- John Haines [L2] withdrawn
Match Results:
Helen McNulty bt Jamie Rowland (Apr 9) 6-4, 6-1
Reveal CommentJulian Ricketts bt Thomas Han (Apr 6) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive match, which could have easily gone to 3rd set. Thomas took a 4-3 lead in the second set but I fought back to edge it. Look forward to playing again soon Thomas. " -- Julian
Reveal CommentJulian Ricketts bt Jonas Niessen (Apr 5) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A good match on a nice spring evening at Highbury. The scoreline doesn’t really reflect the match as many games went to deuce. Look forward to playing you again soon Jonas. " -- Julian
Reveal CommentJulian Ricketts bt John Staples (Mar 23) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "An entertaining match on a rare peaceful evening in 2018. John is a much better player than me so this probably ranks as my best ever victory in the league. Have a great trip in California and look forward to playing you soon. " -- Julian
Reveal CommentJohn Staples bt Thomas Han (Mar 19) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "V tight game in freezing windy conditions. Second set could have gone either way. Thanks for the game Thomas" -- John
John Staples bt Helen McNulty (Mar 18) 6-1, 6-2
Thomas Han bt Jonas Niessen (Mar 17) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentAlan Revel v Jonas Niessen (Mar 16) 4-6, 6-1, 4-0 TBC
Player Comments:
- "Despite the weather forecast for a clear evening the rain hammered down an hour before our match started, but as it stopped we did manage to play albeit in rather damp, slightly slippy conditions. A good come back from Jonas in the first set after being 3-4 and a break down, he took the set with some great forehands. I managed to get an early break in the second and built on that to get on a bit of a roll. Unfortunately we ran out of time. Alan to serve when we restart." -- Alan
Reveal CommentThomas Han bt Alan Revel (Mar 11) 5-7, 6-2, 7-6
Player Comments:
- "Over 3 hours of great tennis. In the final set we kept breaking each other with Thomas' ability to hold his serve at the end giving him victory in the match. Well played Thomas. " -- Alan
Thomas Han bt Jamie Rowland (Mar 10) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJulian Ricketts bt Helen McNulty (Mar 4) 5-7, 7-5, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A great match that lasted 3 hours over 2 days. Helen has a superb forehand, which is very hard to return especially on an indoor court with new balls. Helen served for the match at 5-4 in the 3rd set but I started to play more aggressively, which should have happen much earlier. Good luck in the rest of your matches Helen and it will be great to play again soon." --Julian
Helen McNulty bt Thomas Han (Mar 4) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3
Helen McNulty bt Jonas Niessen (Feb 25) 6-2, 7-5
Reveal CommentAlan Revel bt Julian Ricketts (Feb 25) 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "After 2 hrs and 45 mins we finally completed a 2 set match. Having resumed 2-4 in the second set I managed to level things up at 4-4 but then got broken. I managed to break back and having held my serve to go 6-5 up sneaked the set on Julian's serve, though Julian did manage to keep the pressure on until the end saving 2 match points. Good fun on another sunny, but cold day at Highbury Fields. Thanks Julian and good luck for the rest of your matches." -- Alan
Reveal CommentAlan Revel bt John Staples (Feb 24) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Beautiful crisp and sunny mornjng for this match against John and it was third time lucky for me as had never beaten John in the league in our two previous encounters. Some good tennis and I managed to save quite a few break points and was lucky on a few occasions when John made some uncharacteristic mistakes. As always good fun playing John. Good luck with the rest of your matches. " -- Alan
Reveal CommentJonas Niessen bt John Haines (Feb 23) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with close games and long rallies. Thanks." -- Jonas
Reveal CommentAlan Revel bt Jamie Rowland (Feb 22) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A cold still night for tennis. Jamie got off to a good start breaking me to love straight away. In the first couple of games I struggled with the amount of top spin on his shots, but luckily started to get the hang of it and had a bit of a purple patch to win the first set. Second set was closer with Jamie unfurling some cracking cross court forehands. Managed to get a break and managed to serve it out. Great fun, thanks Jamie." -- Alan
Reveal CommentJamie Rowland bt Julian Ricketts (Feb 21) 7-6 (7-5), 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A competitive first set, which I could have sneaked in the tie break. Jamie showed his class in the second set. Very good player and will be tough to beat in this division. " -- Julian
John Staples bt Jonas Niessen (Feb 17) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentAlan Revel bt John Haines (Feb 15) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "After a slow start in the first set John raced into a 4-2 lead in the second set, but luckily I managed to stop his momentum and get it back to 4-4 and go on from there. Was a fun match on a lovely sunny morning, great way to start a Thursday. Thanks John. " -- Alan
Group Summary:
It was neck and neck for the line coming down the finishing straight with Ian, Calum and Nicolas all in with a chance of topping the podium. In the end Ian's fighting qualities shone through as he managed to emerge with victories from very close encounters with Giulio and Calum to take his win count to four and this was enough to take the number one spot. Calum came out on top of the "long rallies and exhausting points" to defeat Nicolas and sneak into second. Kudos to Giulio too for playing all of his matches.
Final Rankings:
- Ian Mcgee 10.1 [W4, L1, UF1] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Calum Shields 10.2 [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Nicolas Gaertner 9.2 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Giulio D'eramo [W2, L4] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- William Smith 10.1 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Neil Jones 7.2 [W1] withdrawn 2
- Bali Delarosa [L1, UF2] 1
- James O'sullivan [L4, UF1] 1
Match Results:
Nicolas Gaertner bt James O'sullivan (Apr 7) 6-0, 6-2
Ian Mcgee bt James O'sullivan (Mar 26) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentGiulio D'eramo bt Bali Delarosa (Mar 26) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "great game with some good rallies, closer than the score tells, played indoor thanks to Bali" -- Giulio
Reveal CommentIan Mcgee bt Giulio D'eramo (Mar 25) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "nice game lots of errors and lots of good shots, with some decent weather for a change." -- Giulio
Reveal CommentCalum Shields bt Nicolas Gaertner (Mar 25) 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Great game, particularly in the second set, with long rallies and exhausting points!! Thanks Nicolas" -- Calum
Nicolas Gaertner bt Ian Mcgee (Mar 10) 7-5, 6-1
Reveal CommentCalum Shields bt James O'sullivan (Mar 7) 6-0, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game in difficult conditions. Thanks James!" -- Calum
Ian Mcgee v Bali Delarosa (Mar 2) 3-3 TBC
Match of the Group:
Ian Mcgee bt Calum Shields (Mar 1) 7-5, 6-7 (7-9), 6-3
Nicolas Gaertner bt Giulio D'eramo (Feb 25) 6-4, 6-1
Reveal CommentCalum Shields bt William Smith (Feb 25) 7-6 (7-2), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great game with lots of long rallies!" -- Calum
Reveal CommentWilliam Smith bt Nicolas Gaertner (Feb 25) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Close match with both of us playing quite deep throughout, making for some enjoyable rallies and great winners down the tramline and across court. Only two games separated us in the end after nearly three hours of tennis in total. Nicolas kindly lended me his spare racket for the final set after my strings snapped. Cheers Nicolas!" -- William
Reveal CommentGiulio D'eramo bt James O'sullivan (Feb 17) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A lot closer than it looks, especially in the first set, with most games going to advantages. Good game on a gloriously sunny day" -- Giulio
Reveal CommentWilliam Smith bt Giulio D'eramo (Feb 15) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Close first set with quite a few long games and some interesting rallies with Giulio coming to the net quite a lot forcing me to make the best out of my lob. Unfortunately Giulio's serve was suffering due to injury and had it not been, I feel the contest would have been a lot closer. Enjoyable match!" -- William
Bali Delarosa v James O'sullivan (Feb 14) 6-1, 6-7 (5-7) TBC
Reveal CommentNeil Jones bt Giulio D'eramo (Feb 11) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good game with some good shots from both sides." -- Neil
Ian Mcgee bt William Smith (Feb 11) 6-3, 7-5
Group Summary:
A winning return to the league for Marits, who proved to be unstoppable in this round with five successive straight set wins putting him on course for the title. Joshua and David came close to upsetting Marits charge, matching his wins tally but with defeats in their head to heads they are left to fight it out for second and third. Joshua ultimately proved too strong for David, emerging victorious from their match to clinch him the runner up position. Credit also to David for being the only player to play every match.
Final Rankings:
- Marits Roberts [W5] 10 WINNER
- Joshua Broadhurst 9.1 [W5, L1] 10 RUNNER UP
- David Beales 8.1 [W5, L2] 10
- Marco Mandolini [W2, L4] 6
- Gerard Van Tonder 8.2 [W2, L3] 5
- Brett Galloway 8.2 [W1, L5] 4
- Adam McCormack 8.2 [W1, L4] 2
- Max Olds 8.2 [L2] 1
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentGerard Van Tonder bt Brett Galloway (Apr 11) 4-6, 6-4, 6-6 Brett Galloway RetiredPlayer Comments:
- "Unfortunately Brett had to retire with an injury just as we were about to start a tie break to decide the match," -- Gerard
Reveal CommentMarits Roberts bt Joshua Broadhurst (Apr 11) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great game, lovely rallies!" -- Marits
Joshua Broadhurst bt Brett Galloway (Apr 11) 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
David Beales bt Marco Mandolini (Apr 8) 6-3, 6-3
David Beales bt Max Olds (Apr 7) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentMarits Roberts bt Adam McCormack (Apr 5) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Some nice baseline rallies and good weather for a change!" -- Marits
Joshua Broadhurst bt Adam McCormack (Apr 4) 6-0, 6-2
Reveal CommentAdam McCormack bt Gerard Van Tonder (Apr 4) 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable and competitive match. We sadly ran out out time to complete the third set. Gerard to serve with the score at deuce and 2-3." -- Gerard
Reveal CommentMarits Roberts bt Brett Galloway (Mar 30) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A well deserved win for Marits, who plays nice shots from all parts of the court. I fought hard in the second set to try and make the score a bit closer." -- Brett
Marits Roberts bt David Beales (Mar 29) 6-1, 7-6 (7-5)
Reveal CommentDavid Beales bt Gerard Van Tonder (Mar 29) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "We were finally driven off court by the blizzard. Gerard to serve when we resume. " -- Gerard
Reveal CommentMarits Roberts bt Marco Mandolini (Mar 29) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Stubborn rain and soggy balls caused for a slippery and interrupted afternoon. But we had some great rallies! ;)" -- Marits
Marco Mandolini bt Max Olds (Mar 24) 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
David Beales bt Brett Galloway (Mar 23) 7-5, 6-2
Brett Galloway bt Adam McCormack (Mar 20) 6-3, 6-4
Reveal CommentMarco Mandolini bt Brett Galloway (Mar 18) 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
Player Comments:
- "Snowy with an icy wind. Tough match in tough conditions. " -- Marco
Reveal CommentJoshua Broadhurst bt Marco Mandolini (Mar 17) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "Really competitive match in tricky conditions " -- Joshua
Joshua Broadhurst bt David Beales (Mar 15) 6-2, 7-5
Reveal CommentGerard Van Tonder bt Marco Mandolini (Feb 22) 6-4, 3-6, 3-3 Marco Mandolini Retired
Player Comments:
- "A real shame that Marco was forced to retire with cramping legs in the bitterly cold weather. The match was as close as the score suggests and the third set could have gone either way." -- Gerard
Reveal CommentDavid Beales bt Adam McCormack (Feb 18) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Thought close match on the best morning of the year so far." -- David
Reveal CommentJoshua Broadhurst bt Gerard Van Tonder (Feb 8) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Both played some decent stuff in tricky conditions. Sweet sweet revenge. Looking forward to the next one." -- Joshua
Group Summary:
Christopher used the motivation of just missing out on top spot in the last round to fuel his performance this time. A dominant performance earned him five solid victories and only David's battling display in their unfinished match halted the winning run, nevertheless their is no doubt as to who the new champ is - well played Christopher. David is rewarded for his fine form with second place.
Final Rankings:
- Christopher Hill 8.2 [W5, UF1] 13 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- David Webber 10.1 [W3, UF2] 7 RUNNER UP
- Vincent Louie 8.2 [W2, L2, UF1] 5
- Luis Eduardo Palacios 9.2 [W1, L3] 4
- Gabriel De Lastours 10.1 [W1, L2, UF1] 3
- Felipe Meggiolaro [UF1] 1
- Kevin Clark [L4]
- Mark Nuttall [L1]
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentDavid Webber bt Vincent Louie (Apr 11) 7-5, 3-6, 6-2Player Comments:
- "Fantastic and very tense match!" -- David
Gabriel De Lastours v David Webber (Apr 7) 7-6 (7-5), 5-5 TBC
Vincent Louie bt Luis Eduardo Palacios (Apr 5) 0-6, 6-3, 6-2
David Webber v Christopher Hill (Mar 27) 2-6, 6-4 TBC
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill bt Vincent Louie (Mar 26) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Excellent game. Thank you Vincent. " -- Christopher
Reveal CommentDavid Webber bt Kevin Clark (Mar 25) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Much closer than the scoreline. Good match!" -- David
Reveal CommentGabriel De Lastours bt Kevin Clark (Mar 25) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great game, with some small showers." -- Gabriel
Reveal CommentDavid Webber bt Luis Eduardo Palacios (Mar 20) 4-6, 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Great match! The second two sets were much closer than the scoreline suggests. " -- David
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill bt Kevin Clark (Mar 18) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "It snowed throughout!" -- Christopher
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill bt Mark Nuttall (Mar 5) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Excellent match. Thank you, Mark. " -- Christopher
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill bt Luis Eduardo Palacios (Feb 24) 6-0, 7-6 (7-0)
Player Comments:
- "Luis struggled with his serve in the first set but clicked in the second and i struggled with it. Very close match in the end. " -- Christopher
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill bt Gabriel De Lastours (Feb 23) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "it was very cold and both me and Gabriel had colds!" -- Christopher
Vincent Louie bt Gabriel De Lastours (Feb 19) 6-4, 7-6 (8-6)
Reveal CommentLuis Eduardo Palacios bt Kevin Clark (Feb 12) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Subzero conditions but both were very keen in enjoy the match. Both sets were competitive with great shots and momentums." -- Luis Eduardo
Reveal CommentVincent Louie v Felipe Meggiolaro (Feb 10) 4-6, 3-1 TBC
Player Comments:
- "Vincent to serve" -- Vincent
Group Summary:
A quieter group than we perhaps would have liked, but where we missed out on the quantity of matches those that were played made up for this in quality, with Chris describing his match with Laura as "the best game of tennis I've played all year!". Othmane played his three matches early, recording two wins and these combined with bonus points pulled him clear of the field at the top of the table. Now runner up Emmanuel managed to beat Othmane so what may have happened had he played a few more matches? Maybe we will find out next time.
Final Rankings:
- Othmane Islah 8.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Emmanuel Moulinier [W2] 4 RUNNER UP
- Chris Chaplin [W1] 2
- Kieran Coleman [L2] 1
- Laura Phillips 10.2 [L2] 1
- James Mcelhinney 9.1 withdrawn
Match Results:
Reveal CommentEmmanuel Moulinier bt Kieran Coleman (Apr 8) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "nice rallies on a slippery court!" -- Emmanuel
Reveal CommentOthmane Islah bt Laura Phillips (Mar 7) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "This was a very fun, competitive, close game. Laura is a great tennis player who has very good technique and takes risks to win points intelligently. The final result could have gone either way. I was just helped with more recent practice. Thanks a lot for the match Laura. Great tennis!" -- Othmane
Emmanuel Moulinier bt Othmane Islah (Feb 25) 6-1, 6-1
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentOthmane Islah bt Kieran Coleman (Feb 18) 6-2, 3-6, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A really close game with some very long rallies and lot of deuces. Kieran's consistency was very challenging. Match could have gone either way since Kieran had a match point in the 3rd set. Thrilling match. Thanks a lot for the game Kieran!" -- Othmane
Reveal CommentChris Chaplin bt Laura Phillips (Feb 17) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Best game of tennis I've played all year! It was extremely close with several long rallies" -- Chris
Group Summary:
A shame not everyone made it out of the starting blocks in this group as it would have been great to see a few more matches played. Thomas led the way with his scheduling skills and he combined these with a consistent display of tennis to pick up two wins and a point in an epic defeat to Nick, to finish out in front. Richard also got a couple of wins on the board to take a deserved second.
Final Rankings:
- Thomas Chalk 8.2 [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Richard Kemeny 9.2 [W2] 4 RUNNER UP
- Nick Root [W1] 2
- Pieter Willemse 10.2 [W1, L2] 2
- Jimmy Saul 10.2 [L3]
- Francois Terrier
- Venkat Vishal 8.2 withdrawn
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPieter Willemse bt Jimmy Saul (Mar 20) 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great game! We were pretty well matched. Especially the first set. Pitty Jimmy suffered from an injury in the 2nd se lt which made it difficult for him to play. looking forward to our next game" -- Pieter
Richard Kemeny bt Jimmy Saul (Mar 15) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentRichard Kemeny bt Pieter Willemse (Mar 14) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really fun match, lots of good rallies. Cheers!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentThomas Chalk bt Jimmy Saul (Mar 11) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Fun match" -- Thomas
Match of the Group:
Nick Root bt Thomas Chalk (Mar 10) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
Reveal CommentThomas Chalk bt Pieter Willemse (Feb 12) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Fun match " -- Thomas
Group Summary:
A superb six wins for Stephen sees him surge to the top of the table and take the title in style. However Steph and Jonathan ensured Stephen had to work hard for his crown, taking their matches the distance in a couple of classic contests. Well done to Jonathan too for securing second with four victories to his name. Steph and Mike take home a bonus prize too thanks to their excellent scheduling skills.
Final Rankings:
- Stephen Kirkham [W6] 14 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Jonathan Tompkins [W4, L2] 12 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Phil Piers 10.1 [W4, L2] 9
- Steph Day 10.1 [W2, L5] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Mike Kingsley 9.2 [W2, L4] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Scott Rentell [W1] 2
- Paul Jarrett [W1, L4] 2
- Paul Sansom [W1, L4] 2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPhil Piers bt Paul Sansom (Apr 11) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A much closer match than the score line suggests with some good attacking tennis from both players. Very enjoyable " -- Phil
Phil Piers bt Steph Day (Apr 5) 6-3, 6-4
Paul Jarrett bt Phil Piers (Apr 4) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2
Reveal CommentPaul Sansom bt Steph Day (Apr 3) 3-6, 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Some challenging conditions with a wet and slippery surface and some strong winds at times. A very hard fought match against Steph's good all round game." -- Paul
Reveal CommentPhil Piers bt Jonathan Tompkins (Mar 25) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match that could have gone either way. Some very long rallies and great retrieving made for a hard fought match finished just as the rains were threatening to stop play." -- Phil
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Paul Sansom (Mar 25) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good conditions for very early Sunday morning start after clock change. The match took a while to warm up but the second set was very hard fought with some long tactical rallies, Thanks for the game!" -- Stephen
Jonathan Tompkins bt Mike Kingsley (Mar 25) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Phil Piers (Mar 23) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good conditions at Highbury Fields. A very tight first set with long some long rallies and lots of running, with less action for the fans in a much quicker second set. Thanks for the game!" -- Stephen
Reveal CommentSteph Day bt Paul Jarrett (Mar 21) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A nice crisp evening at Rosemary Gardens. I got off to an uncharacteristic smooth start, giving me an early lead in the first set. By the second set, Paul had found his flow and had some brilliant cross court winners. Thanks for a fun match Paul. " -- Steph
Mike Kingsley bt Paul Jarrett (Mar 14) 6-4, 6-3
Reveal CommentJonathan Tompkins bt Paul Jarrett (Mar 12) 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great tennis match in difficult rainy evening conditions. Paul showed great sportsmanship by allowing me to replay a point after I slipped and fell on court. " -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentPhil Piers bt Mike Kingsley (Mar 11) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match in decent conditions given recent benchmarks" -- Phil
Reveal CommentJonathan Tompkins bt Paul Sansom (Mar 11) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Amazing that we turned up to be honest, considering we were both recovering from Essex Sunday roasts at lunch time. Meat sweats were abundant! Despite this, there were some bizarrely long rallies with a few fantastic winners! A very enjoyable game of tennis." -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Paul Jarrett (Mar 8) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Awkward in the partial floodlights on bumpy court 11 Highbury Fields. Some good shots and rallies but unfortunately the poor conditions was the real winner. Thanks for the game." -- Stephen
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentSteph Day bt Mike Kingsley (Mar 5) 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4Player Comments:
- "Really close match with pretty much every game ending up in deuce. It took a full 3 hours to get the game finished! Good luck with the rest of your games Mike!" --Steph
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Jonathan Tompkins (Feb 27) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "long match played indoors, with final few games finished off the following week outdoors in good conditions. a very enjoyable match with some long rallies and lots of retrieving, and even the occasional big winner to keep the fans entertained. thanks for the game!" -- Stephen
Reveal CommentMike Kingsley bt Paul Sansom (Feb 24) 7-6 (7-2), 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Tight first set. Even tighter second set despite the scoreline!" -- Mike
Reveal CommentJonathan Tompkins bt Steph Day (Feb 21) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really tough game but very enjoyable. Some really long rallies!!" -- Jonathan
Scott Rentell bt Steph Day (Feb 13) 6-3, 6-2
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Steph Day (Feb 12) 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good conditions. No wind. Spring sunshine. Long but enjoyable match with ebbs and flows to the scoreline. " -- Stephen
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Mike Kingsley (Feb 11) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Chilly but not freezing. Low Sun. Gusty Wind. Thanks for the match. " -- Stephen
Group Summary:
Debutant Steven hit the ground running straight away storming through his first few matches to set himself on his way to four straight victories and bonus points in what was a title winning display. Andrew gave Steven a run for his money in their three setter head to head and his fine form earned him the silver. Kudos to Emily for playing the most matches.
Final Rankings:
- Steven Eastwood [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Andrew Mcgrath 9.1 [W3, L1] 7 RUNNER UP
- Ben Degiorgio 10.1 [W2] 4
- Will Inman 10.2 [W2, L2] 4
- John De Neergaard [W1] 2
- Emily Norman [L5] 2
- Clare Finney [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Ben Degiorgio bt Clare Finney (Apr 7) 6-1, 6-0
Reveal CommentJohn De Neergaard bt Emily Norman (Apr 6) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great game " -- John
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentSteven Eastwood bt Andrew Mcgrath (Mar 24) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2Player Comments:
- "Great game with lots of rallies, lobs, and deuce’s " -- Steven
Ben Degiorgio bt Emily Norman (Mar 24) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1
Reveal CommentWill Inman bt Emily Norman (Mar 23) 3-6, 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Lovely to meet you Emily; a fun game with a number of tricky shots!" -- Will
Reveal CommentAndrew Mcgrath bt Will Inman (Mar 21) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Lots of running, mainly on my part as Will challenged with some crafty drop shots and chips. A fun evening" -- Andrew
Reveal CommentAndrew Mcgrath bt Emily Norman (Mar 15) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Some good play and lots of fun with a thoroughly nice person." -- Andrew
Reveal CommentSteven Eastwood bt Emily Norman (Mar 11) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Lucky to play Emily at the start of the league. No doubt if we play again it will be a closer game." -- Steven
Reveal CommentSteven Eastwood bt Will Inman (Mar 4) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A game with lots of Deuces and a generous score line. " -- Steven
Reveal CommentWill Inman bt Clare Finney (Feb 25) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A fun game with a lot of random shots. It was great to meet you Clare!" -- Will
Reveal CommentSteven Eastwood bt Clare Finney (Feb 24) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A good friendly game (despite the cold)" -- Steven
Reveal CommentAndrew Mcgrath bt Clare Finney (Feb 18) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "First time out for both of us after hibernating during the winter. Nice friendly knock around " -- Andrew
Group Summary:
Simon and Charlotte topped the wins counts with four each to their names, and although Charlotte came out on top in the pair's head to head it was Simon's ability to schedule well that ultimately proved the difference in the race for first place. Charlotte does pip Jeff to second thanks to her victory in their 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 marathon match. Well played all.
Final Rankings:
- Simon Eccles [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Charlotte Abell [W4, L1] 8 RUNNER UP
- Jeff Zroback 10.2 [W3, L2] 8
- Yasmin Quayyum 10.2 [W2, L3] 5
- Gemma Champ 10.2 [W1, L4] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Elvan Orak 10.2 [W1, L4] 2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJeff Zroback bt Yasmin Quayyum (Apr 5) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "We began the match on Saturday Mar 31, but quit after one set due to rain. The match was completed on the evening of April 5th. Between the two sets, including warm ups, the total time was about 1:45 mins." -- Jeff
Simon Eccles bt Yasmin Quayyum (Apr 1) 5-7, 6-3, 6-2
Yasmin Quayyum bt Gemma Champ (Mar 30) Walkover
Match of the Group:
Charlotte Abell bt Jeff Zroback (Mar 23) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
Reveal CommentYasmin Quayyum bt Charlotte Abell (Mar 23) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Fun match, some great rallies & the sun was shining." -- Yasmin
Charlotte Abell bt Gemma Champ (Mar 22) Walkover
Reveal CommentJeff Zroback bt Elvan Orak (Mar 19) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Elvan was a great opponent, and it was a very fun match on a cold day. Glad it was inside!" -- Jeff
Elvan Orak bt Yasmin Quayyum (Mar 18) 6-1, 7-5
Simon Eccles bt Jeff Zroback (Mar 11) 6-3, 1-6, 7-6
Charlotte Abell bt Elvan Orak (Mar 11) Walkover
Reveal CommentJeff Zroback bt Gemma Champ (Mar 8) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "It was a great match. Gemma has a terrific serve that often left me diving for lines. " -- Jeff
Simon Eccles bt Gemma Champ (Mar 4) 6-4, 6-4
Reveal CommentGemma Champ bt Elvan Orak (Feb 25) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A really exciting game - and we were very grateful to be indoors! " -- Gemma
Reveal CommentCharlotte Abell bt Simon Eccles (Feb 25) 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)
Player Comments:
- "Pleasure to play with Simon on such a lovely morning. We had lots of long games and some good rallying. " -- Charlotte
Simon Eccles bt Elvan Orak (Feb 18) 6-1, 6-2
Results
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Collapse AllHighbury Fields Doubles - Round 30 | Thursday 18 January 2018 to Wednesday 4 April 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 21 February 2018)
Another successful round for the Highbury Fields Doubles league with players braving the winter weather to get on court for many competitive matches. The numerous post-match commentaries highlight the friendly spirit on display so thanks to you all for your efforts. Until next time!
Group Summary:
Alex & John and Rory & Samir both finished four wins to the good to put themselves in contention for the prize. However Alex & John also added excellent commitment to their game, making it onto court for all but one match, and this proved decisive as they picked up points in defeats too to top the podium. Rory & Samir take home the bragging rights for remaining undefeated for a second successive round - can they reclaim the title next time? Thanks for all the generous match commentaries which revealed lots of high quality tennis and fun had by all.
Final Rankings:
- Alex Hicks & John Durant [W4, L2] 12 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Rory Brown & Samir Rashed [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Caterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- David Rowland & Harry Hulme [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Pamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Stitt & Richard Beswick [W2, L2] 5
- Jade Huang & Michael Butler [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- George Roberts & William Shephard [L1] 1
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Jade Huang & Michael Butler (Mar 26) 7-5, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A really close 1st set, with some great down the line winners from Michael. Jade played exceptionally well throughout with some excellent volley winners and great play from the baseline too. Thank you for the match." -- Alex
Reveal CommentCaterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett bt Pamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko (Mar 26) 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "The match was of competitive high calibre as the result can testify! Looking forward to playing with Mariya and Pamela again." -- Caterina
Reveal CommentAlex Stitt & Richard Beswick bt Jade Huang & Michael Butler (Mar 18) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Heroically bonkers tennis , played in a blizzard . Very enjoyable nonetheless with lots of good rallies cutting through the snowflakes. Thanks to all participants!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentPamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko bt David Rowland & Harry Hulme (Mar 11) 6-3, 4-6, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Super competitive. We are looking forward to playing Harry and David in the next round." -- Pamela & Mariya
Reveal CommentCaterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett bt Alex Stitt & Richard Beswick (Mar 4) 1-6, 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Great match, with high-quality points from both sides. Looking forward to playing Alex and Richard in the next round." -- Caterina
David Rowland & Harry Hulme bt Jade Huang & Michael Butler (Feb 19) 6-4, 6-4
Rory Brown & Samir Rashed bt Alex Hicks & John Durant (Feb 18) 1-6, 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentPamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko bt Jade Huang & Michael Butler (Feb 18) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good, physical match. Played with great sportsmanship and lots of smiles. Good luck in the rest of your matches." -- Pamela
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt George Roberts & William Shephard (Feb 15) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6Player Comments:
- "A close match. Some great down the line winners, screaming serves and net play from George and Will. In the end experience of partnership won out but only just. Thank you. Alex" -- Alex
Reveal CommentRory Brown & Samir Rashed bt Caterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett (Feb 11) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Good game with some excellent doubles play. Second set could have gone either way, an enjoyable match all round. Well played Caterina & Alan! Rory" -- Rory
Reveal CommentRory Brown & Samir Rashed bt David Rowland & Harry Hulme (Feb 6) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great game of doubles, high quality and some great points with us all at the net! Well played, look forward to playing again! Rory" -- Rory
Reveal CommentRory Brown & Samir Rashed bt Pamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko (Feb 4) 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game, really close first set! Good luck with the rest of your games. Rory" -- Rory
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Caterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett (Feb 2) 7-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A nice close match. Some great down the line shots from Caterina and Alan has an uncanny knack of always being in the right place. Thank you." -- Alex
Reveal CommentDavid Rowland & Harry Hulme bt Alex Hicks & John Durant (Jan 31) 6-1, 2-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great fun and played in good spirit" -- Harry
Alex Hicks & John Durant bt Alex Stitt & Richard Beswick (Jan 28) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentAlex Stitt & Richard Beswick bt Pamela Henry & Mariya Kononenko (Jan 27) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "excellent game, with lots of close points. Thank you !" -- Richard
Reveal CommentCaterina Paolazzi & Alan Rickett bt Jade Huang & Michael Butler (Jan 26) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable game with Jade and Michael!" -- Caterina
Group Summary:
Many three setters thrillers on the scoreboard in a strongly contested group two. Sean & James and Nick & Finlay both showed formidable form to make it a two horse race for the title. Their top of the table clash was a match to remember with Nick & Finlay just pipping Sean & James to the post 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 to finish the round with a 100% winning record but this wasn't enough to secure the crown. The set Sean & James won in this encounter added to their five victories and bonus points for scheduling well sees them leapfrog Nick & Finlay into the lead. Well played all.
Final Rankings:
- Sean Girty & James Kirk [W5, L1] 13 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Nick Wake & Finlay Bryson [W6] 12 RUNNER UP
- Greg Sidlow & Jon Downing [W2, L2] 5
- Daniel Petersen & Bali Delarosa [W2, L2] 4
- Vicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams [W1, L4] 4
- Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto [L5] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- William Acker & Joshua Bicknell [W1, L3] 2
Match Results:
Nick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Apr 4) 6-1, 6-0
Nick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt William Acker & Joshua Bicknell (Mar 25) 6-1, 6-0
Greg Sidlow & Jon Downing bt Vicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams (Mar 25) 6-4, 6-1
Reveal CommentNick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt Greg Sidlow & Jon Downing (Mar 24) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks, great game, much closer than it looks in the scoreboard. " -- Nick
Reveal CommentVicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams bt William Acker & Joshua Bicknell (Mar 21) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "This was The Hustle. We only had a court for an hour but 3 of us pitched up & nabbed a court for the vital extra hour. Poonam & I were dogged and chased down every shot, eeking out our first win of the round - not too shabby for a couple of girls amongst all these blokes. Will & Josh put up a good fight & were a pleasure to play with. Am just sorry my partner finds herself lost for words. Unusual. Vx" -- Vicky
Reveal CommentSean Girty & James Kirk bt Daniel Petersen & Bali Delarosa (Mar 14) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Our attacking/aggressive play was on form tonight. A pleasure playing the first hour indoors. The move outdoors was a challenge for all but resulted in some good rallies " -- Sean
Daniel Petersen & Bali Delarosa bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Mar 1) 6-4, 6-1
Nick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt Daniel Petersen & Bali Delarosa (Feb 28) 6-2, 6-2
Daniel Petersen & Bali Delarosa bt Vicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams (Feb 23) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentNick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt Sean Girty & James Kirk (Feb 21) 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Good match! James to serve in the third" -- Sean
Reveal CommentSean Girty & James Kirk bt Greg Sidlow & Jon Downing (Feb 10) 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good doubles play in rainy, %#**€ weather. Strong come back in the 2nd by Jon & Greg due to their attacking net play. Looking forward to the 3rd set (Jon to serve)" -- Sean
- Some scrappy tennis in the 3rd set, with neither team getting into much rhythm. We were lucky to turn things around being 3-4 down and fought back from break point. Looking forward to playing again - tough opponents who continually pressure at the net.
Sean Girty & James Kirk bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Feb 8) 6-3, 6-1
Greg Sidlow & Jon Downing bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Feb 4) 6-3, 6-4
Reveal CommentNick Wake & Finlay Bryson bt Vicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams (Feb 4) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really fun game, thanks." -- Nick
Reveal CommentSean Girty & James Kirk bt William Acker & Joshua Bicknell (Feb 4) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Welcome to the league Will & Josh. Good match with some close games. Our net play was the difference" -- Sean
William Acker & Joshua Bicknell bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Jan 28) 6-2, 2-6, 6-2
Reveal CommentSean Girty & James Kirk bt Vicky Davies & Poonam Lloyd Williams (Jan 28) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good quality doubles rallies with some enjoyable, friendly banter. Vicky’s rocket forehand and Poonam’s crafty net play make this a tough team. James’ court movement made the difference." -- Sean
Group Summary:
A clean sweep of wins with no sets conceded sees Dirceu & Nick take the title in style - well played. Andrew & Marco and Geoffrey & Lois couldn't quite keep up with the pace set at the front but both put on impressive displays to record a trio of wins and finish level on six points. Andrew & Marco sneak into second thanks to their victory over Geoffrey & Lois in a "really enjoyable game". Credit to Salvatore & Mouche for taking home a bonus prize.
Final Rankings:
- Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave [W4] 8 WINNER
- Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini [W3, L1] 6 RUNNER UP
- Geoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson [W3, L2] 6
- Salvatore Cardali & Mouche Cohen-Lamberger [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Ireo Ostacchini & Helen Citron [L4] 1
- Anthony Bristow & Elliot Ridley [L2]
Match Results:
Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave bt Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini (Apr 7) 6-2, 6-2
Geoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson bt Ireo Ostacchini & Helen Citron (Mar 27) 6-2, 6-3
Geoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson bt Anthony Bristow & Elliot Ridley (Mar 27) 6-2, 6-4
Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini bt Ireo Ostacchini & Helen Citron (Mar 21) 6-0, 6-1
Reveal CommentAndrew Sims & Marco Mandolini bt Geoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson (Mar 8) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game!" -- Andrew
Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave bt Geoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson (Feb 25) 6-2, 6-2
Match of the Group:
Salvatore Cardali & Mouche Cohen-Lamberger bt Ireo Ostacchini & Helen Citron (Feb 15) 7-5, 4-6, 6-2
Reveal CommentGeoffrey Thomas & Lois Anderson bt Salvatore Cardali & Mouche Cohen-Lamberger (Feb 11) 7-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Very nice first set, we served for the match but were unable to capitalise and Geoff and Lois played an excellent tie break. Tight second set until 3-3 when they stepped up their return game to break twice and win the match. Exciting match played in a lovely environment." -- Salvatore
Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave bt Salvatore Cardali & Mouche Cohen-Lamberger (Feb 4) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentDirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave bt Ireo Ostacchini & Helen Citron (Jan 29) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "more fun than the scoreline suggests!" -- Ireo
Reveal CommentAndrew Sims & Marco Mandolini bt Anthony Bristow & Elliot Ridley (Jan 27) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great match under the floodlights. " -- Marco
Group Summary:
A "roller coaster ride" of a round for Christopher & Jonas and Gerard & Jan, but ultimately it ends with the two pairs locked in a battle for top spot. Two wins apiece, scheduling prowess and a point gained from epic encounters puts both pairs ahead of the unbeaten Brett & Tom. There was little separating the top two on the court either, with three sets needed to determine a winner - congratulations Gerard & Jan and commiserations Chris & Jonas. Well played all.
Final Rankings:
- Gerard Van Tonder & Jan Atkinson [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Christopher Hill & Jonas Niessen [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen [W3] 6
- Julian Meteyard & Philip Messent [W1, L3] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Gerard Wilson & Jill McLaughlin [W1, L2] 2
Match Results:
Gerard Wilson & Jill McLaughlin bt Julian Meteyard & Philip Messent (Mar 25) Walkover
Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen bt Gerard Van Tonder & Jan Atkinson (Mar 19) 6-1, 6-3
Reveal CommentGerard Van Tonder & Jan Atkinson bt Gerard Wilson & Jill McLaughlin (Feb 21) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Another competitive and entertaining match against Jill and Gerard. " -- Gerard
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill & Jonas Niessen bt Julian Meteyard & Philip Messent (Feb 18) 0-6, 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A roller coaster ride! thank you Julian and Philip" -- Christopher
Reveal CommentJulian Meteyard & Philip Messent bt Gerard Van Tonder & Jan Atkinson (Feb 15) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A long and closely fought game on a fine night in Highbury, which left those on our side of the net both completely exhausted! There were no easy games and it could have gone either way, with some memorable rallies and shots from all. " -- Philip
Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen bt Julian Meteyard & Philip Messent (Feb 4) 7-5, 6-1
Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen bt Christopher Hill & Jonas Niessen (Feb 3) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentChristopher Hill & Jonas Niessen bt Gerard Wilson & Jill McLaughlin (Feb 2) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A very close and enjoyable game, in which Jonas and Chris managed to blow a substantial lead in the first set and hang on to win in a tie break. " -- Christopher
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentGerard Van Tonder & Jan Atkinson bt Christopher Hill & Jonas Niessen (Jan 29) 2-6, 6-4, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A very competitive and most enjoyable match which could have gone either way. We visited all parts of the court during the match!" -- Gerard
Group Summary:
A quieter group than we would have liked leaves us with little to choose between positions one to four. Crucially Benjamin & Jonathan and Iwan & Mike recorded double bagel victories to put themselves into the mix for teams that conceded the fewest number of games. With no head to head between them, a toss of the coin gives Benjamin and Jonathan the "rule-book" group win.
Final Rankings:
- Benjamin O'Connell & Jonathan Beguely [W1] 2 WINNER
- Iwan Williams & Mike Williams [W1] 2 RUNNER UP
- Rodney Schwartz & Jan Eales [W1] 2
- Eilis Leslie & Paul Jarrett [W1, L2] 2
- Debora Confortini & Charlotte Roach [L1]
- Jeff Zroback & Olivia Harris [L1]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentRodney Schwartz & Jan Eales bt Eilis Leslie & Paul Jarrett (Mar 22) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Each of the games were very close " -- Rodney
Iwan Williams & Mike Williams bt Eilis Leslie & Paul Jarrett (Feb 27) 6-0, 6-0
Match of the Group:
Eilis Leslie & Paul Jarrett bt Jeff Zroback & Olivia Harris (Feb 16) 7-5, 6-4
Benjamin O'Connell & Jonathan Beguely bt Debora Confortini & Charlotte Roach (Jan 23) 6-0, 6-0
Results
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Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who complete three or more matches by the mid-point of the round receive 2 bonus points, and a free can of balls which we will post to you.
Legend:
Player, [LTA rating], [win/loss/tie tally], points won
Comments:
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