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Collapse AllNorwich Parks Women Singles - Round 8 | Thursday 29 March 2018 to Wednesday 23 May 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 25 April 2018)

This is evidently a lovely league to be a part of with lots of kind match comments showing strong sportsmanship throughout! Everyone made an effort to play their matches and the warmer weather was clearly much appreciated. Maggie and Victoria found that playing in Local Tennis Leagues was "a great way to enjoy the late afternoon warmth"; we hope there's lots more sun for you in the coming rounds!

Group Summary:

What a close battle at the top of this group where both Julie and Liz finished on exactly the same amount of points. We had to look at their head to head score to determine a winner in which Julie managed to come from a set down to beat Liz on a day that boasted 'blue sky and sunshine' - perfect tennis weather! A special mention to everyone for earning their bonus points and leaving lots of lovely match comments too.

Final Rankings:

Pos. Name Played P Won W Lost L Bonus BNS Total PTS Form
1 Julie Cooper 3 2 1 2 7 LWW
2 Liz Somerville 3 2 1 2 7 WWL
3 Linda May 3 1 2 2 5 WLL
4 Beverley Hampshire 3 1 2 2 4 LLW
5 Thorayya Button 0 0 0 0 0 0

Match Results:

Reveal CommentLinda May bt Beverley Hampshire (Apr 25) 6-4, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "Another enjoyable match with Beverley. The match was very close and could have gone either way. We had some lovely long rallies and many deuce games only spoiled a little by a hail shower at the business end of the second set."  -- Linda
Reveal CommentLiz Somerville bt Beverley Hampshire (Apr 21) 6-4, 7-6 (9-7)

Player Comments:

  • "A fabulous match in beautiful sunshine. No idea how I won as Bev was much more consistent than me and made far fewer mistakes. "  -- Liz
Reveal CommentBeverley Hampshire bt Julie Cooper (Apr 18) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1

Player Comments:

  • "A perfect afternoon for tennis! Both seemed to be all guns blazing to start, but we started to fade a little in the summer like sun. Julie really had command of the 2nd set, but I was able to come back stronger in the 3rd. Thanks Julie, really enjoyable match."  -- Beverley

Match of the Group:

Reveal CommentLiz Somerville bt Linda May (Apr 7) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Matches against Linda are always close and this was no exception. It was thoroughly enjoyable, more so with the lovely warm sunshine"  -- Liz
Reveal CommentJulie Cooper bt Liz Somerville (Apr 5) 2-6, 6-2, 6-0

Player Comments:

  • "blue sky and sunshine at last. surprising scores compared to our usual long matches and not so many deuce games this time, but we both managed some nice winning shots."  -- Julie
Reveal CommentJulie Cooper bt Linda May (Mar 29) 6-2, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Best way to start the day with an early match at 8am! OK, so I overslept and didn't get there until 8.15! In both sets Linda took the lead and we had some great rallies - not so many deuce games as we normally do, and no 3rd set this time, surprisingly - Julie"  -- Julie

Group Summary:

Only one point separated Wendy and Maggie at the top but it was Wendy who inched ahead with the help of some added bonus points! But the bragging rights probably belong to Maggie who beat Wendy in a memorable three-setter. Wendy may be regretting the small pep talk that she gave as Maggie came back from a set down to win the match! A warm welcome back to Rhiannon, we hope you enjoyed your comeback round after many months, it's clear your opponents were happy to have you back!

Final Rankings:

Pos. Name Played P Won W Lost L Bonus BNS Total PTS Form
1 Wendy Thomson 3 2 1 2 7 WLW
2 Maggie Finck 4 3 1 0 6 WWWL
3 Lynne Johnson 1 1 0 0 2 W
4 Victoria Chubb 3 1 2 0 2 LWL
5 Rhiannon Mullen 3 0 3 0 1 LLL

Match Results:

Reveal CommentMaggie Finck bt Victoria Chubb (May 19) 6-2, 6-0

Player Comments:

  • "At last, after several rearranged dates, Victoria and I got to play our match in lovely sunshine on the newly painted courts at Eaton Park. A great way to enjoy the late afternoon warmth."  -- Maggie

Match of the Group:

Reveal CommentVictoria Chubb bt Rhiannon Mullen (May 6) 1-6, 6-1, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "I really enjoy playing Rhiannon as our matches always go three sets and I love that feeling in the middle of a game where you have no idea who is going to win! She thrashed me 6-1 in the first set but after a slight adjustment to my forehand grip I pulled it level with an identical score of 6-1. With one set each under our belts, I relished the anticipation of a final set that could go either way. Being sure to brush up the back of the ball as I served, I managed to pull away at two all to make it 6-2 and win the match. It was a stunning evening, rewarding to see my attacking, aggressive play finally pay off after months of accepting my losses that happen when you purposely try to go up a level and lovely to see Rhiannon after many months"  -- Victoria
Reveal CommentMaggie Finck bt Rhiannon Mullen (May 3) 6-2, 6-3

Player Comments:

  • "Very pleasant evening and enjoyable match"  -- Maggie
Reveal CommentWendy Thomson bt Victoria Chubb (Apr 23) 6-0, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Always fun game with Vickie, many deuces and some good rallies. Must buy some tokens as visibility was pretty poor as the match progressed . But we got to finish. Thanks Vickie "  -- Wendy
Reveal CommentMaggie Finck bt Wendy Thomson (Apr 22) 0-6, 6-2, 6-1

Player Comments:

  • "A beautiful sunny morning perfect for playing tennis, I played poorly in the first set but after a pep talk from Wendy (which she may be regretting) I perked up. We had some good rallies including a couple of exciting volley rallies and plenty of deuce games so it felt closer than it looks."  -- Maggie
Reveal CommentWendy Thomson bt Rhiannon Mullen (Apr 15) 6-1, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Great to be playing outdoors with Rhiannon on a day that felt like spring could be on its way. welcome back Rhiannon to her first match back after a winter break. Thanks for a fun game. Score not a fair reflection of the contest. . Wendy "  -- Wendy
Reveal CommentLynne Johnson bt Maggie Finck (Apr 14) 7-5, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Was really good match very enjoyable and the sun finally came out "  -- Lynne