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The Avenues, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA Tel: 01603 581 425 full venue details »Collapse AllNorwich Parks Women Singles - Round 21 | Thursday 11 November 2021 to Wednesday 5 January 2022 (Midpoint: Wednesday 8 December 2021)
You’ve made it through a winter Round – nice work! It’s always great to see matches played all year round and we hope you had fun meeting new people and improving your tennis skills. Now it's the New Year, it's time to start thinking about those resolutions and maybe Local Tennis Leagues can help. The dates for your 2022 Rounds are online now, so be sure to secure your place.
Group Summary:
Final Rankings:
- Liz Somerville 8.1 [W6, L1] 15 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Susan Pollock [W5, L1, UF1] 13 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Wendy Thomson 8.2 [W5, L1, UF1] 13 includes 2 bonus points
- Reem Felemban [W3, L4] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Angie Rusbridge [W3, L3] 7
- Cathy Geary 9.2 [W1, L6] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Marion Arnold [W2, L4] 5
- Grace Cook [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Close match, long deuces. Despite Angie’s post covid state and my jet lag, we rose to The challenge ! " -- Wendy
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match - despite the damp and misty weather! We were serenaded in the second set by carol singers outside the park cafe. Very festive!" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "Really competitive game played on a misty afternoon. The final game in the second set was an epic number of deuces going advantage one way and then the other on my serve. Some excellent shots played by both players. Thankfully we managed to complete the match before it started getting dark. Thanks Liz. " -- Angie
Player Comments:
- "A great match on a dreary, damp afternoon. Very close, could have gone either way. Thanks for the game Marion. " -- Susan
Player Comments:
- "Great game with long dudes especially the second set. The December sun was blinding but we managed despite it. Thank you for a good match Marion!" -- Reem
Player Comments:
- "It was lovely to play Cathy on a mild and sunny day in Aylsham. On one side of the court playing into the setting sun was a bit of a challenge, more so for Cathy as she is a bit taller than me and we had to keep stooping down to see the ball! Great fun though and the match was much closer than the score suggests. Thanks Cathy." -- Marion
Player Comments:
- "Good to play grace, keep at it. " -- Wendy
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive and enjoyable game which could have gone either way. Lovely to be outside playing on a Sunday in December. Looking forward to next time we meet, Angie. " -- Susan
Player Comments:
- "This game had everything - long rallies, drop shots, volleys, lobs. Weather was kind and not quite as freezing as it was a couple of hours earlier. The last game had multiple deuces and was possibly the longest of the match. Thanks Cathy for such a great game." -- Angie
Player Comments:
- "Great game just before it rained! Excellent rallys especially in the second set. Thanks for a good match Grace!" -- Reem
Player Comments:
- "Great match with lots of good rallies . Thanks Cathy " -- Wendy
Player Comments:
- "Great match. First time we’ve played for a long while. Marion doesn’t miss a ball. Thanks for the game " -- Wendy
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMarion Arnold bt Angie Rusbridge (Dec 3) 5-7, 6-3, 6-4Player Comments:
- "We started playing in daylight but finished under floodlights and what a close match! Angie managed to secure the first set, although neither of us won our service games Angie managed to pull one out of the bag in the end. All games were very close with many deuces and the match could easily have gone either way. The match lasted close to 3 hours and energy levels were challenged, especially for Angie who had just recovered from illness. Well done Angie for fighting to the end, this was one of the most enjoyable matches I have had in a long time, thank you,." -- Marion
Player Comments:
- "Great to play Reem indoors, out of the cold and wind. I had left my tennis glasses in london so wasn’t seeing very well, thankfully Reem kept us on track . Lots of good shots at the net by Reem. Best for the rest of your games Wendy " -- Wendy
Player Comments:
- "The great thing about the tennis league is that you get out there in the fresh air in all weathers! We went ahead this morning in spite of the weather and managed our two sets on puddly courts and in regular showers. However, we had a competitive game not reflected in the final score with long rallies and many deuces. Really enjoyed it, thanks Cathy! " -- Susan
Player Comments:
- "We started this match on Friday indoors at David Lloyd but ran out of time. So finished it off today in the freezing cold with intermittent sleet. Utter madness! But as always, very enjoyable!!" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "Welcome to the league, Grace! Enjoyable game on a crisp sunny morning" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "Great game - we both started a little nervously but soon had some good rallies and a number of deuce points. An enjoyable match and was lovely to meet you Reem. " -- Angie
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable game in glorious warm sunshine. Good luck Reem with the rest of your matches!" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable game outside in lovely November sunshine. Welcome to the league, Grace! Good luck with your other games. " -- Susan
Player Comments:
- "Great match, lots of duce battles and comebacks. Thank you for welcoming me to the league :)" -- Reem
Player Comments:
- "The first set was very even and I luckily inched ahead at the end. However, I completely went to pieces in the second set and Sue was 4-0 ahead and steaming towards a decisive win. But I gave myself a good talking to and somehow managed to win 6 sets in a row so taking the match!" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "Not a promising start weather-wise, but we were lucky to get our game in during a dry spell. Lots of great rallies and a fun match. Welcome to the league, Reem! " -- Susan
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match - and not just because I won! Lots of deuces but not much running around as it was a very damp morning. Thanks Cathy!" -- Liz
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Norwich Parks Women archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Norwich Parks Women.
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. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Players' names, 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).
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form.
Collapse AllNorwich Parks Women Doubles - Round 2 | Thursday 26 August 2021 to Wednesday 20 October 2021 (Midpoint: Wednesday 22 September 2021)
It was great to see so many players out on court during this Round, enjoying friendly, competitive tennis and making new friends. We hope you had a great time battling it out! There is just one more Round for 2021 and we’re looking forward to having you join us again. We think Local Tennis Leagues players are the keenest of them all, so it’ll be no surprise to see many of you back out there during the cooler months. Join now to secure your place!
Group Summary:
Final Rankings:
- Julie Barnes & Karen Slade [W4] 8 WINNER
- Nania Poulson & Sandra O’Neill [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Liliya Serazetdinova & Linda May [W1, L3] 3
- Wendy Thomson & Liz Somerville [W1, L2] 2
- Jo Springall & Angie Rusbridge [L3] 1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable game. Lots of games went to deuce!" -- Karen
Player Comments:
- "Good game, lovely evening " -- Karen
Player Comments:
- "First time playing Jo and Angie and we had a very enjoyable match despite the cold, the wind and the broken floodlight. The score in the last two sets doesn't really reflect the match we were neck and neck in most of the games." -- Linda
Player Comments:
- "Great game, very competitive. " -- Karen
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable game. " -- Karen
Player Comments:
- "Lovely game of tennis, played in beautiful Autumnal sunshine. Close game and very enjoyable " -- Sandra
Player Comments:
- "This was an exciting game. Really close match, and scores could have gone either way. Really good to catch up with Lilya and Linda, especially with the weather being just perfect for tennis. " -- Sandra
Player Comments:
- "A lovely game of tennis, in such perfect Weather. The Autumn sun shone, with a cooling breeze, and all 4 players thoroughly enjoyed themselves playing a great game of tennis. So nice to meet a new double ladies pair. Many devices, which are not reflected in the score." -- Sandra
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentWendy Thomson & Liz Somerville bt Liliya Serazetdinova & Linda May (Sep 5) 7-6 (7-4), 0-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Wow what a match - 3 quite different sets. In the first, Wendy and I got off to a great start being 5-2 up at one point - Liliya and Linda battled back and we ended up with a tie-break. 2nd set, who knows what went wrong for us! Least said the better. Last set was very even but we narrowly managed to inch ahead at the end. Thanks everyone for such a fun match!" -- Liz
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Norwich Parks Women archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Norwich Parks Women.
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. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Players' names, 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).
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form.
Player Comments: