Newport Tennis League - Singles Round 9

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Collapse AllNewport Singles - Round 9 | Thursday 15 June 2023 to Wednesday 9 August 2023 (Midpoint: Wednesday 12 July 2023)

Pos.		Name	Played	P	Won	W	Lost
1	David Anyinsah	4	4	0	2	14	WWWW
2	Nick Jones	4	2	2	2	11	WLWL
3	Vaughan Hibbs	2	1	1	0	5	WL
4	Manuel Fernandez Ramon	2	0	2	0	3	LL
5	Mark Thomas	2	0	2	0	2	LL

Reveal CommentNick Jones bt Manuel Fernandez Ramon (Jul 28) 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 7-5

"A truly enjoyable if completely exhausting match played over two distinct days. The first set was nip and tuck with only a couple of points between us in the tiebreak. Manuel responded well and elevated to completely new level in the second, clamping down on the errors and being clinical with the forehand slice. The 3rd and final was an odd one, Manuel continued the run of form to go 5-2 up and with only 20mins remaining I offered to throw in the towel but we pressed on and with a second wind I managed to equalise at 5-5 before we were kicked out of the tennis centre at 22:10. The second session was over a bit too quickly but we went on to have another epic 3 sets in which Manuel took a thoroughly deserved win. Bien jugado Manuel!!" -- Nick

Reveal CommentDavid Anyinsah bt Mark Thomas (Jul 14) 6-3, 7-5

"A competitive match played today indoors at NISV safe from the downpours outdoors! I got off to a fast start taking a 3-0 thanks to an early break after this that we both held serve fairly comfortably meaning that i had a chance to serve out the 1st set at 5-3 i managed to close it out 6-3. As is familiar when i play Mark his serve started to fire particularly down the T! he raced out to a 3-0 lead with an early break matching my 1st set efforts. I managed to break back and level the set at 3-3 we traded breaks for the rest of the set which gave me a 5-4 lead i wasn't able to serve it out and Mark broke for 5-5. I broke again for 6-5 and this time managed to close it out 7-5 and avoid our usual 3 set marathon. Cheers Mark play again soon" -- David

Reveal CommentVaughan Hibbs bt Nick Jones (Jul 9) 4-6, 7-5, 6-4

"Good match played over two separate sessions. We paused the match at 5-5 in the second set. When we resumed Vaughn was much sharper, taking the first 2 games and proceeding to win the next 3 for a 3-0 lead. I managed to find some decent serves and returns and fought back to 4-4. Vaughn also started hitting some good first serves showing off his excellent forehand hitting some deeper cross-court balls to force more errors from me. Well played Vaughn, look forward to the next encounter. " -- Nick

Reveal CommentNick Jones bt Mark Thomas (Jul 4) 6-4, 7-6 (8-6)

"A friendly but competitive match today with plenty of baseline exchanges, some good tactical slices and occasional net play. Both of us returned better than we served leading to plenty of breaks. The first set was a bit of a blur but most games seemed close. I remember Mark hitting a number of cross court winners that left me completely stunned. In the second Mark raced off to a 3-0 head start before I pulled us back to 3-3. It was was tit for tat until Mark briefly had a set point chance at 6-5 up which came and went leading us into a tiebreak. The tiebreak was excruciatingly close at 6-6 with nothing much to separate us. In the end a few unforced errors made the difference. Cheers for the game Mark - really enjoyed as usual. " -- Nick

Reveal CommentDavid Anyinsah bt Nick Jones (Jul 3) 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-4)

"2 hours for 2 sets!! A gruelling match with lots of duece games. The 1st set Nick started sharper and created early break chances then converting fir a 4-2 lead I broke back and held for 4-4. It was nip and tuck for the rest of the set with us both finally holding serve a bit more so a tiebreak was needed. I got off to a flyer taking a 4-1 lead which gave me some breathing space I managed to stay ahead and win it 7-3. 2nd set was another tight affair with many duece games Nick hung tough holding serve to stay in it at 4-5 & 5-6. So into another tiebreak we went. I got an early 4-1 lead and managed to stay just ahead I found myself at 6-4 and crept over the line 7-4. A really tough match relieved there wasn't a 3rd set. Cheers Nick" -- David

Reveal CommentDavid Anyinsah bt Manuel Fernandez Ramon (Jun 28) 6-3, 6-2

"Lots of running involved in todays match as usual when myself an Manuel play. I got off to a good start taking a 5-1 lead just getting the better of some entertaining exchanges. Manuel came back to make it 5-3 I then at the 2nd time of asking managed to serve out the set. The 2nd set started with some tight duece game's which I got the better of to lead 3-0. Managed to stay in control of the set and progressed to 5-1. Manuel saved 6 match points as I tried to close it out eventually doing so on the 7th match point much to my relief as I closed out the set 6-2. Cheers Manuel hope to play again soon." -- David

Reveal CommentDavid Anyinsah bt Vaughan Hibbs (Jun 20) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2

"Superb match played today 3 high quality sets. The 1st set was back on forth i took a 2-0 lead Vaughan came back to lead 3-2 some really back and forth all court rallies for the rest of the set which i managed to close out 6-3. The 2nd set Vaughan raced out to a 3-1 and a 4-2 lead bringing his big forehand into play. The set moved on with Vaughan taking a 5-4 lead he duly served it out to take the set 6-4. I took a 3-0 lead in the 3rd set winning some tight early games, Vaughan battled back to 3-2 i then managed to edge some long rallies and long games to close it out 6-2. Really enjoyable match with some good attacking tennis being played. Cheers Vaughan hope to play again soon" -- David