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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of up to 8 people of a similar standard
- Contact details are emailed
- Players arrange their own matches
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everybody!
- We welcome beginners as well as advanced players.
- Don't worry that you won't be good enough - playing matches is the best way to improve, and we use an online questionnaire to assess people's ability so you play only people of a roughly similar level
- Affiliated to the LTA For adults aged 18 years and above
Key points
- Matches are best of three sets; if a set reaches 6 games all it is decided by a tiebreak
- The evening before the round starts you will receive an email with all the contact details of the players in your group
- Players are placed in groups according to past performance in the league and, for new players, their Player Standard Questionnaire
- Each player attempts to play each of the other player on their group once during the round
- If you complete three matches before the midpoint of a round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize (either a pair of Local Tennis Leagues dampeners, or a tube of tennis balls).
- The winner of the group is the player with the most points at the end of the round
- The winner of the group wins a certificate and tennis prizes
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
Getting started
New players will need to complete the player questionnaire before they can join a round. Once you’ve signed up, and for returning players you can join any of the upcoming rounds above.
For everything you need to know before you get started see the FAQs and review the Rules and Regulations, which all players agree to adhere to when playing in the leagues.
If there is anything else you need help with get in contact with Nigel, Sally and the team who will be happy to help!
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Primary Venues
Manchester Tennis & Football Centre
Sportcity, Rowsley Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 220 3800
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Blackley Recreation Ground
Cooper Lane, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 0SA
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Collapse AllManchester Parks Singles - Round 14 | Thursday 31 May 2018 to Wednesday 25 July 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 27 June 2018)
Current Rankings:
- John Daggett 7.2 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Jill Fernando 5.2 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Erol Chioasca [L2] 1
- John Sharp [L2]
- Martin Alani
- Neil Gaskell 6.2
- Peter Macniak withdrawn
Match Results:
John Daggett bt Jill Fernando (Jun 24) 7-5, 6-1
John Daggett bt John Sharp (Jun 24) 7-5, 6-0
John Daggett bt Erol Chioasca (Jun 23) 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3)
Jill Fernando bt John Sharp (Jun 12) 6-1, 6-0
Jill Fernando bt Erol Chioasca (Jun 9) 7-5, 6-2
Current Rankings:
- Moshe Behar 9.1 [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Simon Haigh 8.1 [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Lucas [W2] 4
- Terry Yau 9.1 [W1, L1] 3
- Jason Pestel [W1] 2
- James Mercer [W1, L1] 2
- Richard Dishington 9.1 [L2] 2
- Imran Fazal
Match Results:
Simon Haigh bt Richard Dishington (Jun 22) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentRichard Lucas bt Terry Yau (Jun 21) 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
Reveal CommentMoshe Behar bt Simon Haigh (Jun 21) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great meeting you Simon " -- Moshe
Reveal CommentTerry Yau bt Moshe Behar (Jun 18) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match with a lot of deuces! Thanks for the game" -- Terry
James Mercer bt Simon Haigh (Jun 17) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3
Reveal CommentJason Pestel bt James Mercer (Jun 13) 7-5, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "James played so well. If one certain smash had gone over the net this result would have been a lot different!!" -- Jason
Reveal CommentRichard Lucas bt Moshe Behar (Jun 11) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A gruelling 3.5 hour game that was highly enjoyable with lovely Richard. However, such game ceases being healthy for some bodies; extended tie breaks should be considered; we were very lucky that we both could stay longer and that a court was available for additional rent (not completing a game is generally annoying). " -- Moshe
Reveal CommentMoshe Behar bt Richard Dishington (Jun 7) 3-6, 6-3, [10-3]
Player Comments:
- "Lovely guy lovely game" -- Moshe
Current Rankings:
- Alhadi Boukr 9.2 [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Paul Cohen [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Yusuf Yaqub 10.2 [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Harris 10.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Alex Bell [L2] 1
- James Leckie [L1]
- Billy Haworth 10.2 [L1]
- David Agnew
Match Results:
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub bt Alex Bell (Jun 20) 6-3, 1-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "This was a fun, very close match. Lots of deuce games and good rallies." -- Yusuf
Alhadi Boukr bt Billy Haworth (Jun 18) 7-5, 6-3
Alhadi Boukr bt Alex Harris (Jun 17) 6-0, 6-1
Paul Cohen bt James Leckie (Jun 16) 6-4, 6-3
Alhadi Boukr bt Yusuf Yaqub (Jun 15) 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
Paul Cohen bt Yusuf Yaqub (Jun 6) 6-3, 6-2
Reveal CommentAlex Harris bt Alex Bell (Jun 3) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A good match played in good spirit, on a very hot day! We had several long deuce games and the second set in particular was very tight. Thanks for the match Alex, well played. " -- Alex
Paul Cohen bt Alhadi Boukr (Jun 2) 7-5, 2-6, 6-4
Current Rankings:
- Alessandro Sardano [W3, L1, UF1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Rachel Butcher 9.2 [W1, L3] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Shingi Aisam [W2] 4
- Maciej Dluzen [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Dominic Fernando 9.2 [W1, UF1] 3
- Ben Western 10.2 [W1, L1] 3
- James Holden 10.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Vladimir Tuntev [L1]
Match Results:
Shingi Aisam bt Alessandro Sardano (Jun 24) 6-4, 6-2
Reveal CommentBen Western bt Rachel Butcher (Jun 22) 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "A match neither of us deserved to lose (or maybe neither of us deserved to win?). Very close, as the score suggests. Probably not the best quality with a few nerves kicking in towards the end, but also some good shots and rallies. We overran our booking and had to come back at 3-3 in the decider. On both occasions the sun was a factor but what do you expect in Manchester?!" Ben
Reveal CommentJames Holden bt Ben Western (Jun 17) 6-4, 6-7 (7-9), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Ben for a close, enjoyable match & afternoon of tennis. Think my serve made the difference at key moments, but you returned & read it very well. Hope we have an opportunity to play again at some stage. All the best for the remained of your matches in this Round. Regards, James" -- James
- "Thanks for a good (and long) match James, I look forward to playing you again in the future," -- Ben
Rachel Butcher bt Maciej Dluzen (Jun 17) 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentAlessandro Sardano v Dominic Fernando (Jun 15) 5-7, 4-4 TBC
Player Comments:
- "It was a great match, but unfortunately Dominic had an injury and we had to stop. All the best Dominic, looking forward to continue this match and play with you again" -- Alessandro
Shingi Aisam bt Rachel Butcher (Jun 15) 6-3, 6-0
Alessandro Sardano bt Maciej Dluzen (Jun 9) 6-1, 6-2
Alessandro Sardano bt Vladimir Tuntev (Jun 7) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Alessandro Sardano bt Rachel Butcher (Jun 3) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentMaciej Dluzen bt James Holden (Jun 2) 7-5, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good level of tennis, long rallies, played in a friendly atmosphere !! Thanks James !" -- Maciej
Dominic Fernando bt Maciej Dluzen (Jun 1) 6-2, 6-4
Current Rankings:
- Josh Lilly 10.2 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Leah Hartshorne 10.2 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Mark Bate [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Stephen Warne [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Stephen Purver [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Michael Mawson
- Sam Powell
Match Results:
Reveal CommentLeah Hartshorne bt Stephen Warne (Jun 24) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "An epic match in boiling sunshine with so many dueces, long rallies and some great movement. Well done Stephen. You were unlucky in the end. Anyone could have won. " -- Leah
- "Well played Leah. The closest match I've ever played, with 2 such tenacious players, who chased down everything and nearly always a got it! If only Tennis did draws I would have happily taken it!" -- Shane
Reveal CommentStephen Purver bt Mark Bate (Jun 23) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A real see-saw of a game. A tight first set with both of us making some good volleys. I managed to win 4 games in a row to take the set. Mark was streets ahead in the second, reeling off 6 games on the spin before I managed to get back into it and shade the decider. In the end we each won 13 games which shows we were well matched! A good match on a nice morning albeit with a bit of an unpredictable gusting breeze. Well played, Mark!" -- Stephen
- "Well played Stephen, thought I had it boxed off in the 3rd set at 3-1, great comeback and some superb net play!" Mark
Josh Lilly bt Stephen Purver (Jun 22) 6-3, 6-4
Leah Hartshorne bt Stephen Purver (Jun 16) 6-4, 6-2
Reveal CommentStephen Warne bt Stephen Purver (Jun 14) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thankfully the morning wind had subsided and we were able to get this game in late evening sun. Despite the first set scoreline I had to play and serve pretty well to take it. The second was much closer as Stephen grew in confidence and mixed up tactics by coming into the net more. Enjoyable game. All the best for the other games " -- Stephen
Reveal CommentMark Bate bt Leah Hartshorne (Jun 9) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyed it Leah, some good rallies and alot of deuces, you were unlucky with the net tbh, good meeting you " -- Mark
Reveal CommentJosh Lilly bt Stephen Warne (Jun 8) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Personally still an enjoyable match despite the score line. First 6 games were very even with a number going to deuce. Then Josh won a key game to go 4-3 up and then saw the first set home. Second set, Josh's superior volleying and work at the net shone through. It is worth noting that both our serving was of a good standard, with neither of producing a double fault in the entire match." -- Stephen
Josh Lilly bt Mark Bate (Jun 2) 6-4, 6-2
Current Rankings:
- Patrick Lambton 10.1 [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Tom Gathercole [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Mike O'Docherty 10.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Whitington [W1, L1] 3
- Thomas Evans [L2] 1
- Martin Reynolds [L2] 1
- Mike Dench [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentTom Gathercole bt Patrick Lambton (Jun 23) 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1)
Player Comments:
- "A really close match that went all the way. Tom was able to just raise his game in the tie breaker and hit a few really nice winners to finish it off," -- Patrick
Tom Gathercole bt Alex Whitington (Jun 23) 5-7, 6-2, 6-1
Mike O'Docherty bt Mike Dench (Jun 22) 6-1, 6-3
Reveal CommentPatrick Lambton bt Martin Reynolds (Jun 20) 7-6, 4-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Some brutally long rallies as Martin turned out to be the original Mr Elastico stretching for and returning pretty much whatever I could throw his way. A different outcome from a net court in at 8-8 in the 1st set tie breaker and it might have been a very different final outcome. Altogether a good intense match. About 2 and a half hours all told." -- Patrick
Reveal CommentMike O'Docherty bt Thomas Evans (Jun 16) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Great tennis, thanks Tom: lots of proper shots and full commitment by both sides; this was despite the fact that the sun and the trees conspired to blind us and camouflage everything with dappled shadows by turns - thank goodness tennis balls are high vis :) The only blip for me was, as expected, leaving my sunglasses behind - good thing they came free with a packet of corn flakes!" -- Mike
Reveal CommentPatrick Lambton bt Mike O'Docherty (Jun 12) 7-6, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "An extremely tight first set with some long rallies which culminated in a nervy tie breaker which I scraped 8-6. The second set somewhat more straightforward as is often the case after a mentally and physically draining first, but nonetheless good shots from Mike and entertaining positive tennis." -- Patrick
Reveal CommentAlex Whitington bt Thomas Evans (Jun 10) 6-4, 4-6, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Cracking game in the hottest conditions ever recorded (or at least that's what it felt like!). Some hard hitting rallies & both thoroughly exhausted by the end. " -- Alex
Tom Gathercole bt Martin Reynolds (Jun 9) 6-3, 7-5
Reveal CommentPatrick Lambton bt Mike Dench (Jun 8) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "After a quick-ish first set, Mike battened down the hatches in the second set and gave away almost no unforced errors, taking a 3-1 lead. In the end I was able to scrape together enough to put the pressure back on and take the win. Cheers for a good game Mike." -- Patrick
Current Rankings:
- Sue Goodwin 10.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Bernie McManus [W2] 4
- Winniey Maduro [L2]
- Alyson Sheppard [L1]
- Iain Dewsnap 10.1
- Khilen Mehta 10.2
- Stephen Willner
Match Results:
Reveal CommentSue Goodwin bt Alyson Sheppard (Jun 21) 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Alyson - another close contest in sunny, windy and swirly conditions." -- Sue
Bernie McManus bt Winniey Maduro (Jun 17) 6-0, 6-0
Bernie McManus bt Sue Goodwin (Jun 15) 6-1, 6-0
Reveal CommentSue Goodwin bt Winniey Maduro (Jun 9) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Winniey. Enjoy your other matches and good luck with your other activities." -- Sue
Current Rankings:
- Ciaran McColgan [W4, L1] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Louise Graham [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Bernadette Mason 10.1 [W2, L3] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Heavey [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Philip Gailey [W1, L1] 3
- John Watson 10.2 [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Adam Oliver [L1] 1
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPhilip Gailey bt Bernadette Mason (Jun 22) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable game. " -- Philip
Reveal CommentCiaran McColgan bt Bernadette Mason (Jun 21) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyabke, close game, I had a lot of luck on my side tonight with a few net cords! Hope to play you again soon!" -- Ciaran
Reveal CommentCiaran McColgan bt John Watson (Jun 17) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Great match, real tight second set that could have gone either way. Looking forward to playing again John!" -- Ciaran
Reveal CommentThomas Heavey bt John Watson (Jun 15) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A lovely sunny Friday for tennis. Tight game to start, with some quick sets and great serves by John. We both seemed to settle more in the second set and had some cracking rallies, really enjoyable game." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentLouise Graham bt Adam Oliver (Jun 14) 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good match. Thank you Adam " -- Louise
Reveal CommentBernadette Mason bt John Watson (Jun 9) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "Great game John! Really close match today. " -- Bernadette
Reveal CommentBernadette Mason bt Thomas Heavey (Jun 8) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Another great game!! Luckily a bit cooler this time " -- Bernadette
- "Lovely evening for some Friday evening tennis and a nice smell of petrichor in the air. Bernadette hit the ball and I hit it back, but she it better than me." Thomas
Reveal CommentCiaran McColgan bt Philip Gailey (Jun 8) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Played this match over two days because the games were so long with loads of rallies. Enjoyed playing with Phil, gentleman and hopefully get a few more sessions in the coming week!" -- Ciaran
Reveal CommentCiaran McColgan bt Thomas Heavey (Jun 6) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Real friendly but competitive game on a fine evening; tight games throughout the match. Enjoyed playing with you Tom!" -- Ciaran
- "Good match with up to a dozen deuce points on some games and lots of lengthy rallies. Ciaran had the edge throughout though with great variety and strength in his play which made the difference, thanks for the match and good luck with your league." Thomas
Reveal CommentLouise Graham bt Ciaran McColgan (Jun 5) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good friendly, competitive and sporting game, close game throughout and same really good rallies! " -- Ciaran
Louise Graham bt Bernadette Mason (Jun 3) 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Current Rankings:
- Matthew Rosewarne [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Irene Ofei 10.2 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Corina Pintican 10.2 [L2]
- Helen Dobson [L1]
- Tom Bailey [L2]
- Agne Butenaite
- Matthew Williams
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMatthew Rosewarne bt Tom Bailey (Jun 20) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good games, second set was tight. Good luck in rest of your games Tom" -- Matthew
Reveal CommentMatthew Rosewarne bt Helen Dobson (Jun 13) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Some good games and good rallies. Best of luck in rest of the league Helen" -- Matthew
Reveal CommentIrene Ofei bt Corina Pintican (Jun 11) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Who knew the rain will turn up at our match....tbc" -- Irene
- "Brilliant play from Corina at the beginning of the 2nd set but I was inspired to come from 0-3 down to win in straight....#RG18 #SH...
Reveal CommentIrene Ofei bt Tom Bailey (Jun 9) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Tom and best wishes for your remaining matches!" -- Irene
Reveal CommentIrene Ofei bt Matthew Rosewarne (Jun 3) 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Brilliant match, lots of breaks and some smart points. Thanks Matt!" -- Irene
Reveal CommentMatthew Rosewarne bt Corina Pintican (Jun 2) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good competitive opener with a lot of the games going to deuce. Managed to get over the line but Corina played well and wish her the best for rest of the league" -- Matthew
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Manchester Parks.
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:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
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Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Manchester Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Manchester Parks.
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:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: