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- Players are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
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- Matches are best of three sets; if a set reaches 6 games all it is decided by a tiebreak
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Collapse AllLeicester Singles - Round 18 | Thursday 4 April 2019 to Wednesday 29 May 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 1 May 2019)
Well done Leicester - three almost perfect groups of tennis played in this round! Over 90% of matches played, (100% in Group 1&2) and all of them super friendly and competitive. We read some lovely commentaries this time. Please keep telling us your stories of the match on and off court - they give a great flavour of what's happening in the sport at all levels! We were also lucky to welcome many new faces during this round, allowing for 3 groups, and we look forward to seeing you all again next time!
Group Summary:
A perfect round for Group 1 - all matches played, everyone with bonus points, and some truly fantastic tennis to read about in the commentaries - well done everyone! Nikesh completes the clean sweep ending the round undefeated to take first place, with newcomer Israel making his mark in runner-up spot. Well played everyone! Special mention must also go to our other newcomer, Dean, who ended in third place in a very tightly contested round - we look forward to seeing the competitiveness continue in the next round!
Final Rankings:
- Nikesh Patel 10.1 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Israel Davalos 10.2 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Dean Ramsay [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Adam Bogus 7.2 [W2, L3] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Meakin [W1, L4] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Darryl Clarke [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Adam. It was a very tough game with long rallies. Very strong right hand from Adam and I had to work very hard to win this game. Hope to keep playing with you Adam." -- Israel
Player Comments:
- "As the score shows, it was a back and forth close match with long rallys. A challenging and consistent opponent. Enjoyable overall :) " -- Dean
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentDean Ramsay bt Thomas Meakin (May 11) 7-5, 6-2Player Comments:
- "High Fitness levels required. Long enjoyable rallies with a honest and competitive nice guy. " -- Dean
Player Comments:
- "It was a nice game with a good rallies. Thomas serve is very strong and full of class. The game was always very close. Hope to play with you soon Thomas!" -- Israel
Player Comments:
- "Well played Thomas.. You have improved greatly all round . Second set especially great slice serve. I think the flood lights effected us both not sure why .. third set I had to focus 100%. My change of tactics suited me well Of course will let your next few opponents know what I did wink wink . Well played great challenge and a long 2 hour contest.." -- Nikesh
Player Comments:
- "Good game, plenty of decent rallies hope to play against you soon Darryl" -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "It was a nice game with very good rallies. Thanks Darryl. Hope to play with you again " -- Israel
Player Comments:
- "It was a very pleasant match with a very competitive opponent. I'm looking forward to play again with you Dean!" -- Israel
Player Comments:
- "Well played Tom, some very long rallies dominated the match. Good luck with your next one." -- Adam
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the great match Darryl. Well played second set with some long rallies and your strong serve. Good luck with your next match." -- Adam
Player Comments:
- "Nice match Dean.. You can sure move well.. Hope we can play again soon mate " -- Nikesh
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable battle of quality ralleys. Each time I pulled ahead Darryl would use aces and classy short cross court shots to equal the games. In the end I had to concentrate to pull of the win. Nice guy and good match. " -- Dean
Player Comments:
- "nice to play you again adam you made me work for it in the second set your long arms and reach came into play when i couldn't put you away. Great match good luck in uour coming matches " -- Nikesh
Group Summary:
Again a perfect round for Group 2 with every match completed, and everyone getting bonus points - so lovely to see everyone so keen to get their tennis played, and much of it in good weather at last! Delighted to welcome several new players to the Group, and congratulations to Mo, one of those newcomers, who stormed ahead to win the group on his debut! Owain came a close second to take the runner-up position. Reading the commentaries there were plenty of saved match points, long rallies, deuces and games that changed from one players favour to another's in the blink of an eye - we look forward to reading more of this in the next round!
Final Rankings:
- Mo Bham [W4, L1] 11 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Owain Ford 8.2 [W3, L2] 10 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Yongli Wang [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Tim Ettrick 8.2 [W2, L3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Aaron Darby [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Baines 9.2 [L5] 4 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "This was an amazing battle for top spot with some long games and quality rallies. The match was so close that it could really have gone either way. Owain took the first set and was in control but I somehow managed to turn it around. Owain showed what a fighter he was by saving at least 4 match points and if he had won the game at 5-3 , anything could have happened but fortunately I managed to close it out. This league was the first time I have played tennis competitively (albeit me and my brother have some gruelling matches when we play each other) so to win the group represents a massive achievement. I have met some nice people and had exciting games throughout. Look forward to the next one. Special thanks to organisers. Peace!" -- Mo
Player Comments:
- "What a great match with Mo! I really enjoyed the game and plenty of long rallies. I played more offensively and more powerfully in the second set, which helped me win it. But both of us were tired and struggled in the third. I am glad I won today as he used to beat me a lot. Good luck with your final game!" -- Yongli
Player Comments:
- "Although the warm up suggested a close match ahead , I somehow managed a 9-0 lead , 6-0 in the first set and 3-0 up in the second. Somehow Aaron couldn't find his form, but finally he did. bringing the second set to 3-4 in his favour . Then at 4-5, he seemed certain to take the second set, especially with it being his serve. Some of my earlier form returned, leading to me taking the next 3 games and clinching the match. Definitely a games of ups and downs, with some memorable rallies. We played on an unusually hot day in May and were glad for a rest from the heat by the end of the match !" -- Tim
Player Comments:
- "Unsettled weather meant that we had to pause the match for 15 mins for a heavy shower . However apart from that we had many good rallies- especially around the net ! I got off to a good start in the first set with some early breaks of serve, which perhaps made it easy to hold on to that lead, and eventually take the set 6-3. The second set seemed to hinge on two games when I was break point down - the first happening when Tom was 1-0 up, the second when I think I was 3-2 up in the set. Saving those breaks swung the match more in my favour , definitely giving me a psychological advantage. Towards the end Tom saved two match points, but I was happy to record my first win of this round. Well played Tom ! It is always great fun playing you." -- Tim
Player Comments:
- "This was an epic match!!! Playing on an early Saturday morning with a blustery wind making holding serve quite difficult for both parties especially in the first set. Second set I started well and went 4-1 up only for Owain to pull it back to 4-4 a tie break was inevitable. I went 3-0 up then suddenly Owain wins 5 points in a row I thought it was over then Owain tightened up a little and I took it to a decider. Feeling good I found myself go down 3-1 in the decider for me to then win 5 of the last 6 games. I am so happy to be on the winning side again. It’s 1-1 in our meetings now Owain look forward to playing again and good luck in your final match " -- Aaron
Player Comments:
- "A good quality game that was a lot tighter than the score suggests. Aaron played some quality shots I had no answer for particularly in the second set. Really enjoyed some of the quality rallies that we had. Good luck in your remaining games mate and look forward to playing you again some day." -- Mo
Player Comments:
- "What a scorcher!! No clouds and all sun at Vicky Park today. A real tough match with both of us suffering from slight ailments. I think after a very close first set Wang’s indigestion did for him, but that didn’t stop the second set being very tight at times. I just managed to keep my nose in front and my matchplay saw me through. Good luck for your remaining matches mate, on another day I think it could have gone either way. Well played. " -- Owain
Player Comments:
- "A two and a half hour battle in the scorching heat at Carisbrooke! A really gripping encounter. Thomas is a fantastic all round player and made me run like anything with some delightful shots. It really was a game of fine margins. Certainly could have gone either way. Was fortunate for it to go my way this time. Look forward to playing you again some time Thomas and all the best in your remaining matches." -- Mo
Player Comments:
- "What a nice day and a wonderful tennis match! I really enjoyed playing with Tom at Carisbrooke. The second set was not as easy as the scores. Tom's big serve was really impressive and caused a lot of problems to me. But luckily he was not in his best and I managed to have a better form today. I wish Tom would find his best in his following fixtures." -- Yongli
Player Comments:
- "The match was a lot closer than the scores suggest. Some really long and tough rallies given the humidity. Some intense tight games especially in the second set. Wish Tim all the best in the future games. He is a real gentleman. " -- Mo
Player Comments:
- "What a wonderful and competitive match with a lot of deuce and break points! After losing the first set, Tim got almost everything back in the second set and forced me to make a lot of errors. I wasted a match point at the ninth game and lost the second set in the tie break. The third set was still full of deuces, but I played more aggressively and got some luck at the key points. I really enjoyed playing with Tim and wish him all the best in the remaining fixtures." -- Yongli
Player Comments:
- "What a nice day and an intense match! Aaron started a little bit slowly so that I took the control of the first set quickly. But I got broken at the first game in the second set and trailed until the tenth game when I survived from three set points at 40:0. I thought I would have lost the second set, but this key break cheered me up and I finally found some form. After both holds, I took the tie break comfortably. I really enjoyed playing with Aaron and all the best wishes to him in the remaining fixtures." -- Yongli
Player Comments:
- "It was a pleasure to meet and play Tom and we had a right old battle on the fake clay at LFE. The first set was a close affair with neither of us able to hold serve consistently. I’m not quite sure how I managed to stay focused and win it but never the less I managed to pip Tom at the post. The second set was a strange one with Tom rushing into an early 3-0 lead only for me to peg him back and go one up for 4-3. The lead then changed hands again and at 5-4 Tom had a set point which would have been well deserved. Somehow I managed to keep getting the ball back with a bit more height from here and took the set 7-5 for the match. Both our styles frustrated each other which made for a chess like encounter. Good luck for your next one Tom. " -- Owain
Player Comments:
- "A really windy tussle between Tim and I. We have played a few times over the years, this was the most competitive yet. I went 3-1 up in the first set only for Tim to peg me back with some lovely angled shots and good net play. In the second set I came out fighting and a little annoyed at myself for letting the lead slip, I raced into a 5-0 lead in this set and the decider and even though Tim kept getting the ball back I managed to stay focused and see it through. " -- Owain
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentAaron Darby bt Thomas Baines (Apr 6) 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3)Player Comments:
- "What a match full of twists and turns and happy to come out with the win. I was on fire at the start winning the first 5 games but then I won 3 of the next 12 games...... I believe I just relaxed a bit too much!!! I then found myself down 4-1 in the third and thought that it was over but then I found some form back and took the lead at 5-4 to be fair to Tom I think a tie break was the best result for the match but I squandered match points in all remaining games up until the tie break. I then took the first 3 points in the tie break which helped me to victory. Great game Tom and I’m sure we will have many more matches in the future" -- Aaron
Group Summary:
A great round of tennis for Group 3, with almost all matches completed. We're pleased to welcome some new faces to the group, and great to read how you've enjoyed your LTL debuts, especially those returning to the sport after a long absence - the rust will soon disappear! Congratulations to Lin for a convincing top spot with 4 wins and bonus points; and to Chris for the runner-up spot; well played to everyone in this round and we look forward to seeing you next time! Special mention must go to the match between Lin and Tharma - just as they finished their match a fashion shoot started on the court next to them. You really never know what you might see at a tennis match - another reason to keep playing!
Final Rankings:
- Lin Chen 8.2 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Chris Dines 9.2 [W2, L1, UF1] 7 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Rushabh Vora [W2, L2] 4
- Philip Sutton [W1, L2, UF1] 4
- Tharmananthar Shankaradhas [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Jess Footman
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Neither Phil nor I played our best tennis in this match but nonetheless it was an enjoyable game with the score fluctuating back and forth. The match was eventually curtailed by a flood of juniors turning up for a tournament. It is unlikely we will have the opportunity to finish the match but an honourable draw is a fitting result. Thanks for the game, Phil. " -- Chris
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentRushabh Vora bt Philip Sutton (May 15) 6-2, 1-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "It was an amazing game and it could have gone either way! I lost the second set badly and in the third set was 4-0 up when Phil gained the momentum and leveled the game score to 4-4. It was an amazing game and wish to play with Phil again!!" -- Rushabh
Player Comments:
- "1st set was a bit easy for Phil, there was more of a contest in the second. The match was enjoyable and in great warm weather. " -- Tharmananthar
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match against a friendly opponent, Rushabh really goes all out with the forehand topspin shot, it was either a spectacular winner or an unforced error:) we had a number of close games that fortunately went my way. Well played Rushabh. " -- Lin
Player Comments:
- "Another local leagues match against a friendly and fair opponent. We played two enjoyable and very competitive sets. Rushabh really found his game at the start of the second set and to be honest he was probably unlucky not to win it. It was a pleasure to meet you Rushabh, I look forward to playing you again soon. " -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "2nd match of the day, this time under the baking mid day sun, I think Phil handled the heat much better than me, he didn't even have a sip of water during the entire match! Phil hits the ball flat and low, that made it tricky for me to hit topspin shots, nonetheless it was another enjoyable match. " -- Lin
Player Comments:
- "Cracking match against Chris in Oadby tennis club, we had plenty of decent rallies, Chris is a top guy and a welcoming host. " -- Lin
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable game on a beautiful morning. Shankar improved throughout the game and played some excellent defence. Thanks for the game and good luck with the rest of your matches. " -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "It was nice to play with Shankar who was back to the game after a long time. We started indoors but the lights stopped working and so we had to continue outdoors. In the second set Shankar was feeling discomfort in his arm and he decided to retire. I hope his arm feels better and I wish him good luck for future games" -- Rushabh
Player Comments:
- "Tharma had a long break from tennis and was a bit rusty at the start of the match but improved as the game went on, especially his serves! The match finished just as some guys started doing a fashion shoot on the next court" -- Lin
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Leicester.
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 bonus prize (typically a free can of HEAD tennis balls). Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link posted to the player's Account page. The link is also emailed to players.
Please note, while matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, singles matches completed to this shortened format, do not count toward bonus points.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Player name, [LTA rating - if known], W - tally of wins, L - tally of losses, UF - tally of unfinished matches] 'n' - points won (if bonus points have been won a note to this effect is added)
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