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Collapse AllSt Albans & Harpenden Singles - Round 41 | Thursday 25 July 2019 to Wednesday 18 September 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 21 August 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Liam Baldwin [W6] 14 includes 2 bonus points
- Kevin Lomas 10.1 [W5, L2] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- James McGaughey 8.1 [W4, L1, UF1] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Laurence Hubbard 7.1 [W3, L2, UF1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Samantha Wileman [W2, L4] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Washbrook 7.2 [W2, L5] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Andrew De Csillery 7.2 [W1, L6] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Phil Chin 7.2 [W1, L4] 4 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJames McGaughey bt Samantha Wileman (Sep 15) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
Reveal CommentPhil Chin bt Andrew De Csillery (Sep 15) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Another typically tough match with Andrew, we've yet to play a match that hasn't gone the distance and this was no exception. There was only 1 early break in each of the first two sets, with break points few and far between, service games being relatively comfortably held. The match opened up a bit more in the 3rd set as a bit of physical and mental fatigue kicked in, breaks being exchanged to be level at 2-2. Andrew managed to get a crucial break again and lead 4-3, however I managed to up the consistency on the forehand and cut down on the unforced errors to grind out a couple of breaks to take the set 6-4 and the match. A good , hard fought match!" -- Phil
Reveal CommentLaurence Hubbard bt Andrew De Csillery (Sep 10) 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Anthony raced out of the blocks for a 5-0 lead. I managed to relax a bit and bring it back to 5-4 but then got way too nervous trying to get level hitting 3 doubles in a row after a game point for 5-5. 2nd set was even more nervy and lots of breaks lead to me serving again at 4-5 down but managed to hold my nerve and take the set. 3rd set both of us played better with quite a few longer rallies and deeper shots but I managed to get the edge right at the end. Thanks for the game!" -- Laurence
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Laurence Hubbard (Sep 9) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "After 6 or 7 attempts i finally get a chance to write a match report on our match! Although laurence had stated before the match he was lacking in sleep and in recovery from a heavy weekend he played very well. I tryed to target his forehand as his backhand when on fire is probably the best in the division and at times this worked but resulted in a lot of slices flying all over the place. At 6-5 Laurence played a faultless game to take to a tie break and although i won the tie break he continued his fine form into the 2nd set taking a 0-2 lead. I grinded back to i think 3-3 and then the set was anyones. I just got the rub of the green to win 6-4. As always with Laurence a great humoured match which i enjoy. Look forward to next time mate." -- Kevin
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Andrew De Csillery (Sep 5) 6-3, 7-6 (7-0)
Player Comments:
- "It was good to play Andrew again we had lots of long rallies and hard hitting shots. In the first set I was more consistent as Andrew was adapting to the surface, I managed too turn defence into attack hitting winners with my forehand. In the 2nd set I went 2-0 up and was comfortable but Andrew fought back with some really powerful angled shots off of both sides! He took a 5-3 lead and I had too save 3 set points! as the sky darkened it was time for floodlights, I broke back but then lost serve and had too hang in once again at 6-5 down battling back too the tiebreak. I really got in the zone in the tiebreak too see out the match. Hopefully play again next season Andrew :)" -- Liam
Reveal CommentJames McGaughey v Laurence Hubbard (Sep 4) 6-1, 4-6, 5-1 TBC
Player Comments:
- "A fun match, if not a classic. Laurence wasn't firing during a scrappy first set - there were a few air shots but they were as much due to the fading light as his social life catching up with him. We then played doubles for an hour while waiting for a floodlit court, and restarted on a slower court, but with new balls. By then Laurence was warmed up and he found a bit of energy at 1-4 down in the second, reeling off 5 games in a row to take the second set. I fought harder in the third but squandered two match points serving at 5-1 & 40-15. We finished on 5-1, A-40 when the lights went off, a fitting end." -- James
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Samantha Wileman (Sep 3) 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really hard fought match with Samantha and based on her previous results in league 1 i was lucky to get away with this one! Her serve had me aced on numerous occassions and her back hand was powerful and accurate and had me scampering everywhere. The first set was neck and neck and took an hour and a half and Samantha fully deserved to win it.The second set there was nothing in it but neither of us could hold serve and i just managed to get ahead at 5-4 and force Samantha into a few errors to take the set 6-4. With the clock ticking we played a 3rd set and after leading 3-0 samantha came back strong to 3-2.The momentum then swung in my favour with some good serving and i saw the set out.Really hard fought match look forward to the next one." -- Kevin
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt James McGaughey (Sep 1) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "We played on Clay! in the first game on serve I was 0-40 down but managed too win that game and it kick started my first set, although some close games I took it 6-1 with some aggressive tennis and slice shots.In the 2nd set James really picked up his game as he always does and with some amazing defensive shots took a 5-3 lead, at 30-30 I managed to take the game as it was so close too a decider! I served really well in the next game and really fired all guns blazing in the last couple of games too take the Match 7-5. Enjoyable game as always with James :)" -- Liam
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Samantha Wileman (Aug 28) 7-5, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "This was a fun match played over 2 days! the first day the court was wet/Slippy and barely anyone could move we both agreed to stop play to avoid getting injured I was 4-3 up after having a epic 9 deuce game! Credit too Sam as she put me on the back foot with big hitting and serving, I had to do a lot of defending for most of the 1st set! The next day we played in the dry, with multiple breaks of serve too start things off. At 5-5 I was able to break and hold playing my best point of the match so far on set point. In the 2nd set I was able too dictate with my forehand and turn defence into attack much more often taking it 6-1." -- Liam
Kevin Lomas bt Richard Washbrook (Aug 28) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentRichard Washbrook bt Phil Chin (Aug 25) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good to play Phil again, he's always been a level above me in his play as we've moved through the leagues, so is great to finally get a win. The beginning of the first set was really tentative, we were both 30-0 up early on and lost our serves. We both were returning well and had some top rallies in the heat. At 4-3, Phil won the game after what felt like a 50 shot rally, both putting everything into each shot. I somehow held the next game and broke for the set in another close game. Phil broke early in the second, I then went for my shots a little more and won a string of games to go 4-1 up. The darkness fell at 5-1 and 5-2, I was waiting for the call that it was too dark, so great sportsmanship from Phil to play out the set! " -- Richard
Reveal CommentRichard Washbrook bt Andrew De Csillery (Aug 24) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Perfect conditions for tennis and we had some quality rallies. On my first service game I was 15-40 down and managed to hold, this followed a run of comfortable service holds. At 3-3 having not troubled Andrews serve previously I got a big break. We had some big hitting rallies with both giving little away, I had to serve well in the set which got me over the line. Andrew gave me a few free points at the beginning of the 2nd and I raced to a 4-0 lead. Andrew then broke my serve which included a fierce down the line backhand off a big first serve. Andrew battled back winning more points, I was glad to serve it out as Andrew was finding his form again. Fun match, well played Andrew. Some much needed points in the relegation battle for me!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentJames McGaughey bt Andrew De Csillery (Aug 21) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "This was a competitive match; I'm a bit surprised at how the score ended up, but was pleased with what was probably my best performance against Andrew. There were two long close games at 3-2 in each set, the first which I took with the help of a big net cord. The games after that remained tight but I managed to keep Andrew out with some good defence, and maybe his finishing was a little below par. Thanks for the game, best of luck for the rest." -- James
Reveal CommentJames McGaughey bt Kevin Lomas (Aug 20) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A pleasure to play Kevin again. This wasn't such an epic as some our previous matches - I tried to keep the rallies short by attacking the net and that worked well as I hit a lot of volley winners. Kevin still made it tough, coming back from 2-5 to 4-5 and 40-15 in the second set, but I finally managed to string a few points together and close the match out. Thanks Kevin, till next time" -- James
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Richard Washbrook (Aug 20) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "This was a match with lots of long rallies and high topspin forehands! I made the better start in set 1 taking a 2-0 lead, and managed too hold serve until i had too serve for the set at 5-2 Richard broke me but i managed too break straight back taking the set 6-3. In the 2nd Richard made a blistering start hitting 3 winners and breaking me taking a 1-0 lead i yet again broke straight back just outlasting rich in some exchanges. At 4-3 a break up a couple of things didn't go rich's way despite serving huge in this match. At 4-4 i hit my best shot of the match flicking a half volley off of my feet for a winner. I sealed the match 6-4. Fun match with Rich look forward too next time, nice guy and we have a good contest!" -- Liam
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Andrew De Csillery (Aug 19) 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "I don't know how i got away with this one! This match reminded me of a previous encounter with Andrew where i just managed to nick it and this one played out the same. Andrew attacked and did everything right i just managed to keep getting it back to him to force an error or two to swing it in my favour. The first set had numerous breaks and some good quality tennis despite the humity and could have gone either way. I just got ahead in the tie break and held my nerve to win the set. The second set at 4-1 i thought i was clear and dry but Andrew came straight back at me with good serve volleys and clean winners. It was a relief to win the 2nd set as a third would have killed me! Look forward to our next match Andrew and great to have u back." -- Kevin
Reveal CommentAndrew De Csillery bt Samantha Wileman (Aug 17) 6-2, 3-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A really nice, hard fought match. Lots of long rallies and well hit winners. I stated well, managing to return Sam’s excellent serve well, and built up a 5-0 lead, which was enough to see out the first set. The early part of the second set saw lots of breaks of serves (a few too many double faults from us both, which is unusual) until we reached 3-3. At that point, Sam upped her game, playing really well to take the second set. I started the third set well, but couldn’t consolidate an early break. The set then went with serve until 5-4, where I had 3 match points on Sam’s serve, but she showed great match play to save the game. However, at 6-5, I had two more match points and managed to take the second of those. What a match! Thank you Sam" -- Andrew
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Phil Chin (Aug 16) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Best match me and Phil have played together by far. The first set Phil stormed ahead 0-2 and i had to slog my way back into it to get to 2-2 with a game that felt like 30 minutes with Phil having at least 7 advantages on my serve but i just managed to nick it otherwise Phil would have been home and clear with a 1-3 advantage. I don't remember a lot about the rest of the set apart from rally upon rally with eachother breaking eachother constantly. It was a relief when i got the set 7-5 as Phil fought for every point. The second set i thought i was clear at 3-0 then Phil powered through to make the set very lively and i sneaked it 6-4 in the end through sweat and adrenline. Look forward to our next match mate and well played. " -- Kevin
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Kevin Lomas (Aug 15) 7-6 (7-0), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable game with Kevin like every match! I made a better start getting too 3-0 then Kev found his game barely missing a ball! Turning defence into attack, fighting back too 4-4 he then broke twice and served for the set at 5-4 and 6-5 but I managed too dig in hitting slice forehands to counter Kevin’s game as I simply couldn’t hit through him! this worked well giving him no pace too work with as i took the tie break (7-0) In the decider my slice shots and drop shots worked well but at 3-1 we run out of time so had too change courts too a carpet court, which benefited me on serve at 4-3 I hit 2 aces in a row my first of the match and broke in the final game too win 6-3! Considering kev hadn’t played in a month he was very solid indeed!" -- Liam
Reveal CommentLaurence Hubbard bt Richard Washbrook (Aug 15) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Every time I play Richard his level goes up! Today he went up a break early and I had to raise my game to break back, squeeze a second break and then serve it out. The second set you write a tapestry about. The standard of returning matches the returns and every game was competitive with long rallies and great shots - and a flip of a coin for who won. Richard found himself serving at 5-4, 40-0 but in this set that wasn’t enough and somehow it continued and I took it 7-5. Richard deserved that set and the set deserved a tie-break! Looking forward to next time :)" -- Laurence
Reveal CommentSamantha Wileman bt Richard Washbrook (Aug 10) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Very windy conditions today which definitely made it interesting. When the wind dropped we managed some good rallies and had some tight games with plenty of deuces. Thanks for a fun match Richard " -- Samantha
Liam Baldwin bt Phil Chin (Aug 9) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentSamantha Wileman bt Laurence Hubbard (Aug 8) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Had a really fun match on the clay with Laurence. We had some really tight rallies and lots of break points, so both sets could have easily turned the other way. Thanks for match Laurence! " -- Samantha
Reveal CommentLaurence Hubbard bt Phil Chin (Aug 4) 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very close match with lots of good rallies. Phil took an early lead in the first set, but then had to break me when I was serving for it and forced a tie break. I think there was only 1 point in the tie break that made a difference! The second set felt closer still, but Phil just ran out of the steam towards the end. Until next time!" -- Laurence
Reveal CommentJames McGaughey bt Richard Washbrook (Aug 3) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "We both played well in patches - I won 5 in a row to take the first set, Richard won 5 in a row to take the second. The third had some tight games, with a few lob rallies thrown in, but I played steadily enough to get over the line. It all reminded me after a few months not playing much singles what a tough game it is. Thanks Richard, good luck with the rest." -- James
Current Rankings:
- Brandon Baldwin [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Tom Byrne [W4, L2] 9
- Gustavo Farina [W3, L3] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Michael Andrews 8.1 [W3, L3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Dave Martell 8.2 [W2, L4] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Christopher Perry 8.2 [W3, L3] 7
- Rehaan Adat [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Hari Patel [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentChristopher Perry bt Tom Byrne (Sep 15) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Close competitive game in great sunny weather. It was neck and neck the entire match up to 3-3 in the final set when somehow I just managed to win a couple of crucial points to get ahead. Hope to play Tom again soon." -- Christopher
Tom Byrne bt Gustavo Farina (Sep 12) 6-3, 6-0
Reveal CommentBrandon Baldwin bt Tom Byrne (Sep 10) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "An epic match! In the first set there were lots of long rallies and many holds of serves. Despite Toms short slices which were effective at wrong footing me, I managed to out last him in just enough of the rallies to take the first set 6-4. Tom saved 4 set points at 5-4 on my serve, and had 2 game points but I came back and took the set. In the second we turned the floodlights on. I broke to take the lead, Tom then won the next two games and was 40-0 up on my serve, after my level dropped significantly. I came back and won the game, this was the turning point I think. From then on I was either level or ahead in games. I served the match out to make it 6-4. " -- Brandon
Tom Byrne bt Dave Martell (Sep 8) 6-0, 6-3
Reveal CommentBrandon Baldwin bt Gustavo Farina (Sep 1) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "In the first set there was plenty of unforced errors as the wind made it difficult. There were 8 holds of serve to start the match, which lead us to 4-4. I managed to play a decent game to break Gustavo's huge powerful serve, and then hold my serve to clinch the first set. In the second I got in rhythm and wasn’t making so many unforced errors. We had quite a few long baseline hard hitting rallies. I took the set 6-1 to finish off the match. It was great to have another enjoyable match with Gustavo, thanks! " -- Brandon
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt Dave Martell (Aug 29) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Dave and I have played a few times now and each time it's a nail-biter going long in 3 sets! Dave started off well going 5-1 up quickly in the 1st set, and despite my mini fightback, he took it 6-3. The 2nd set was very close throughout, with holds of serve all the way to 4-3 when I managed to break Dave and close out the set. I took the initiative in the final set going a break up at 2-1 before Dave got on a roll taking the next 4 games to go one away from the match. I managed to claw it back and despite going 0-30 down at 4-5, Dave never got a match point and I levelled it up at 5 a piece. After I broke Dave, it still wasn't plain sailing; it went 0-30 and to several deuces but I got over the line eventually. Another classic match Dave!" -- Michael
Reveal CommentChristopher Perry bt Dave Martell (Aug 28) 2-6, 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thoroughly enjoyable game with Dave and came down to small margins. Lovely evening for tennis and nice to catch up again." -- Christopher
Reveal CommentGustavo Farina bt Christopher Perry (Aug 26) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Very hot and even match. Not a single double fault from Chris and not many easy points either. Thanks for having me at your club. " -- Gustavo
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt Christopher Perry (Aug 25) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "My first match against Chris; I thought it was going to be tight from what others had said and that proved it be the case. In 30 degree heat it was also a thorough test of our staminas! In the first set, we both started poorly on serve with the first 4 games all breaks. We then got it together with several energy sapping points and long games and eventually it ended in a tiebreak which I was able to clinch. That first set had an effect on both of us but Chris struggled at the start of the second set and went 4-0 down. However, he then broke me and when he managed to bring it all the way back to 5-4 to me on serve, I thought we might be going the distance again. But I was lucky to take it 6-4 in the end. Thanks for the great game Chris!" -- Michael
Reveal CommentGustavo Farina bt Michael Andrews (Aug 21) 7-5, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Very close and long 2 settler. Thanks for the cracking game Michael. " -- Gustavo
Brandon Baldwin bt Michael Andrews (Aug 20) 6-2, 6-1
Tom Byrne bt Michael Andrews (Aug 19) 6-0, 6-3
Brandon Baldwin bt Dave Martell (Aug 13) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Gustavo Farina (Aug 12) 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "What a hoot: a see-saw first set finished with 2 soft points and me clinching it. Gustavo didn't give me a look in for the second and the 3rd, after moving to the floodlights, was in the balance. Some great shots and rallies amongst the usual guff but played in great spirits throughout. Cheers for popping over Gustavo, you are a gentleman! " -- Dave
Reveal CommentBrandon Baldwin bt Christopher Perry (Aug 9) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "The match was a close one, I struggled to move on the wet court in the first set and Chris took full advantage, hitting many dropshot winners and big forehands. I just about won the set after playing a decent tiebreak. The court started to dry in the second set and we could move better. I managed to hold on for a 6-3 win, after banging my knee on the ground being 5-1 up in the second. Fun match to play! " -- Brandon
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt Rehaan Adat (Aug 4) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "We both got off to a slow start in this one but after that it was a close game throughout with many good rallies. After 3 breaks to start the first set, I managed to hold to go 3-1, and that gap remained until the end of the first set. Ray then got off to a good start going 2-0 up and had a couple of chances to go 3-0 which would have been tough for me to come back from. Fortunately for me, I was able to make it 2-1 and once it went 3 all, I was able to pull clear and clinch the match. Nice to meet you Ray, I enjoyed our post match rallies/tiebreaks too, and hopefully we get to play again when you're back from Aus. Thanks!" -- Michael
Reveal CommentChristopher Perry bt Rehaan Adat (Aug 2) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great competitive game in great spirits. Good to have a friendly set on grass after our match. Look forward to playing again in future." -- Christopher
Tom Byrne bt Rehaan Adat (Jul 31) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Hari Patel (Jul 29) 6-0, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great evening for a hit with a new oppo in Hari: thanks for coming over and good luck!" -- Dave
Reveal CommentGustavo Farina bt Hari Patel (Jul 27) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Tough match played under constant drizzle. Could have gone either way. Thanks for the match Hari" -- Gustavo
Current Rankings:
- Josephine Jim [W6, L1] 14 includes 2 bonus points
- David Mincer 8.2 [W5, L1] 13 includes 2 bonus points
- Alan Orbell [W3, L3] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Louisa Haszard [W3, L4] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Simon Phillips 8.2 [W2, L3] 5
- Thang To [W2, L4] 5
- Zac Sargusingh 8.2 [W1, L2] withdrawn 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Jonathan Sandars 9.1 [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Louisa Haszard (Sep 18) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "match played on a very warm day. Some good rallies. Both sets were a bit topsy turvey with Louisa going up 2-0 and me coming back to level to 2-2. Then winning the set 6-3. The second set was a bit similar with Louisa going up 4-1 then 5-2 and I came back to win the next 5 games to win 7-5 in the 2nd. " -- Josephine
Reveal CommentAlan Orbell bt Thang To (Sep 15) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Had some good rallies but managed to do it in 2 sets. hope you have a great holiday Thang regards Alan" -- Alan
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Simon Phillips (Sep 14) 5-7, 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- " What a fun but epic match we had. I really enjoyed this match. 1st set: Simon was on fire. He was up 4-0 before I came back up to level at 5-5 but he managed to clinch the set to take it to 7-5. We played the 2nd set I was up 1-0 before we had to stop and reschedule. We played a few days later and I managed to go up 5-2 in the 2nd set before Simon came back nearly levelled but I just managed to win 6-4. In the 3rd set Simon got off to a good start. He was up 5-1 but I managed to come back to level 5-5 and then it was 6-6 and I managed to win 8-6. We had some good rallies. Thank you Simon for a great game. All the best in your last one in this round." -- Josephine
Reveal CommentAlan Orbell bt Simon Phillips (Sep 13) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good match but nothing like our last one which was an epic 2hrs 55mins and Simon got a little dizzy near end of second set hope youve recovered as we did give each other a good run round and when i looked at my fit bit after match my heart rate touched 175 bpm about end of first set. cheers Alan" -- Alan
Reveal CommentThang To bt Jonathan Sandars (Sep 8) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "It was very enjoyable and even match. Jonathan's returns were consistent and he placed the ball around the court really well. Just one of those days in the 2nd set when his serves left him. Thanks for coming and playing Jonathan. " -- Thang
David Mincer bt Josephine Jim (Sep 5) 6-1, 6-0
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Thang To (Aug 31) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Brilliant match, some lung busting rallies, could have gone either way. Really enjoyable, look forward to the re-match Thang, thanks." -- David
Reveal CommentSimon Phillips bt Thang To (Aug 29) 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable match against. The 2nd and 3rd set scoreline flatters, because the games all went to long dueces. Good luck with the rest of your matches Thang" -- Simon
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Simon Phillips (Aug 27) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good, competitive match. Feel like I'm flattered by the score line. Simon has some big shots that are unplayable when firing. However, that word, the one we all use, that thing that we're all striving for...................The C word!! From my point of view, that's probably as well as I've played for quite some time, Simon ran into me on one of my rare going days, one of those days where consistency was found Very enjoyable match though, cheers Simon, until next time!" -- David
Reveal CommentLouisa Haszard bt Alan Orbell (Aug 26) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match played on the grass in scorching heat. Very close, long rallies, a tough match which could have gone either way. Thanks Alan." -- Louisa
Thang To bt Louisa Haszard (Aug 24) 6-4, 7-5
Reveal CommentSimon Phillips bt Louisa Haszard (Aug 18) 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable match, we both had chances to take the 2nd set, which came done to a couple of points my way. Thanks for hosting Louisa and good luck with your remaining matches." -- Simon
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Zac Sargusingh (Aug 18) Zac Sargusingh Retired
Player Comments:
- "[The injury occurred in the warm up and the match is given as a retirement - admin]" -- David
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Zac Sargusingh (Aug 16) 5-7, 6-4 Zac Sargusingh Retired
Player Comments:
- "Shame we could not complete this match because it was so close and very physical because we played the 2 sets over 2hours. All the best to Zac. Hope its a speedy recovery for you." -- Josephine
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Thang To (Aug 15) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed playing this match. We had some great rallies. Thang played well. This was his first league match and I am sure he will improve as he plays more matches. All the best in your upcoming matches Thang and thank you for the game." -- Josephine
Reveal CommentLouisa Haszard bt Jonathan Sandars (Aug 10) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Jonathan played brilliantly in the second set, very attacking at the net with amazing volleys and drop shots. Jonathan's drop shots are legendary, able to execute easily even from the baseline with an amazing light touch, hats off to you Jonathan! Well played, thank you for a great match. Good luck going forward, Louisa" -- Louisa
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Alan Orbell (Aug 6) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Alan played well to come back in the second set. I managed to get the third set but it was close. All the best in your other matches Alan." -- Josephine
Reveal CommentLouisa Haszard bt David Mincer (Aug 4) 1-6, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some fantastic rallies, played in great spirit - thanks David!" -- Louisa
David Mincer bt Alan Orbell (Aug 3) 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentZac Sargusingh bt Louisa Haszard (Aug 3) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Closer than the score suggests as many games went to duece. This was Louisa’s first LTL game. I have no doubt her scores will improve before too long. Thanks for the game Louisa." -- Zac
Reveal CommentAlan Orbell bt Jonathan Sandars (Aug 2) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "first set went quite quick but then Jonathan started to make a come back in second set but i just managed to keep in front. good luck for next matches Jonathan." -- Alan
Reveal CommentJosephine Jim bt Jonathan Sandars (Jul 29) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- " Competitive and enjoyable match with some good rallies. " -- Josephine
Current Rankings:
- Joe Pritchard 10.1 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Ajaz Shafi [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Ashley Guinn 8.2 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Abid Shabir 10.1 [W3, L2] 6
- Chris Baynard-Smith [W1, L4] 3
- Mark Stevens [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Jenny Pontefract
- Sam Gavin withdrawn
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAshley Guinn bt Chris Baynard-Smith (Sep 16) 7-6 (7-3), 2-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "The first set was intense, with some very long rallies. At times we were all over the court, hitting back lobs and volleys, some points seemed to be never ending. The first set ended up going to a tiebreak, which I managed to clinch. It went 2-2 in the second set, but as Batchwood closed, we had to end it there. But Chris very kindly agreed to continue the match the following day at Rothamsted. The second encounter was much more topsy turvy, with Chris coming out firing and initally winning four games in a row. However, I then managed to pick things up and won the next four games in a row. After Chris won the next two games, I then managed to take the next two games to close out the match. Thanks very much Chris, it was great to play you." -- Ashley
Reveal CommentJoe Pritchard bt Abid Shabir (Sep 8) 6-0, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with some long baseline rallies. The first set was far more even than the score suggests and abid probably deserved to take it to a deciding set as I was on the back foot for a lot of the second set. Best of luck for your remaining matches! " -- Joe
Reveal CommentAbid Shabir bt Chris Baynard-Smith (Sep 8) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match that was closer than what the score suggested. Thanks Chris." -- Abid
Reveal CommentAbid Shabir bt Mark Stevens (Sep 7) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Overall a great match that had some long rallies. Thanks for the game Mark." -- Abid
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Abid Shabir (Sep 4) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good game Abid. Best of luck in your remaining games" -- Ajaz
Reveal CommentChris Baynard-Smith bt Mark Stevens (Sep 1) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a good game - we had plenty of long rallies, net play and (attempted!) lobs. Look forward to another one some time!" -- Chris
Abid Shabir bt Ashley Guinn (Aug 23) 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-0
Reveal CommentJoe Pritchard bt Ajaz Shafi (Aug 20) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Some fantastic rallies throughout, particularly the first set! Best of luck in your future games Ajaz! " -- Joe
Reveal CommentJoe Pritchard bt Mark Stevens (Aug 18) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Mark - all the best for your future matches!" -- Joe
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Ashley Guinn (Aug 15) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good game with Ashley. He never stops running or give up. " -- Ajaz
Reveal CommentJoe Pritchard bt Chris Baynard-Smith (Aug 14) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Me and Chris had an excellent game in what was some very difficult conditions! Best of luck Chris in you remaining matches. " -- Joe
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Mark Stevens (Aug 13) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Beautiful evening at Clarence Park. Court as unpredictable as ever. Mark was getting more dangerous as the match went on. I expect that with more games played, more of the rust will come off and Mark will turn out to be a decent player. Thanks for the match & good luck in your next game." -- Ajaz
Reveal CommentAshley Guinn bt Mark Stevens (Aug 11) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "It was really great to play Mark. Mark hadn't played in a while and had been playing a lot of squash. A lot of his shots were quite tricky and he was strong at the net. Mark served well and we had some very good rallies at points but Mark struggled a bit with consistency on his groundstrokes. I managed to have a good serving day today and be consistent off of the tricky shots. Best of luck in the rest of your matches Mark!" -- Ashley
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Chris Baynard-Smith (Aug 7) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Played at Clarence Park, both of us playing against the unpredictable court with the court winning most of the time. Good game Chris, best of luck in your remaining matches." -- Ajaz
Reveal CommentAshley Guinn bt Joe Pritchard (Aug 2) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- " Joe was a bit rusty, having not played in a while. I was pretty lucky in that regard, as he has a lethal forehand! We had some really good rallies too. Unfortunetly, the rest of Joe's game was a bit too inconsistent. But I'm sure once he gets more matches he will be a dangerous opponent for anyone in the league. Thanks for the match Joe. " -- Ashley
Current Rankings:
- Leslie Okomi 9.1 [W6] 12
- Lucy Webster 9.1 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Duc To 10.1 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Egemba 8.2 [W1, L4] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Matt Ralph 9.1 [W1, L1] 3
- Simon Mavin [W1, L2] 3
- Alex Makarov [L6] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Suzanne Lynch [W1] 2
Match Results:
Simon Mavin bt Alex Makarov (Sep 16) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Simon Mavin (Sep 13) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Before this match I had read Lucy's comment about her match with Simon so knew what to expect. And she wasn't wrong we both started slow but picked up the pace. 1 break of serve each in the first 4 games then simon settled in and took the first set. I had to adjust my tactics slightly in the second set and took that. The came the final shout out. we both held serve, there were some ridiculous rallies, then simon broke and I broke back immediately. I managed to break when Simon was serving to stay in the match as he double faulted twice, wasn't ideal way to end such a match but I was glad i did't have to serve it out. Defo the toughest match i played in this group. Thanks Simon for a good game and good luck for the rest of your matches. " -- Leslie
Reveal CommentMatt Ralph bt Alex Makarov (Sep 6) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a fun game Alex. Good luck with your future matches." -- Matt
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Duc To (Sep 4) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Just like the first set I got off to a good start breaking Duc's serve and raced to a 4-0 lead, then Duc fought back and got one break of serve back to make it 5-4, before I served it out. There were a few deuces and long rallies. Thanks Duc for a lovely game really enjoyed it." Leslie
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt Simon Mavin (Sep 2) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match, having not played for a while Simon improved throughout so I was glad to have been the first to play him in this round!" -- Lucy
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Matt Ralph (Aug 29) 3-6, 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "We started with a couple of breaks of serves. Eventually Matt got the better of me in the eight game and broke. I started the second set a lot better and raced to the 4-0 lead, before taking the second set. The third was similar i got an early break, there were loads of deuces and really good rallies, in which I managed to win some of the crucial points. I eventually served it out to win the match. Thanks Matt really enjoyable match. Wish you all the best with the rest of your matches. " -- Leslie
Reveal CommentSuzanne Lynch bt Richard Egemba (Aug 26) 7-6 (7-3), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great match! Thanks Rich, you made it challenging 😊" -- Suzanne
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Richard Egemba (Aug 23) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Richard got up to a good start breaking me in the first game, but i immediately broke back and raced to win the first set. which settled my nerves as i was a bit unnerved with his top backhand and forehand spin. The second set had a couple of deuces but i managed to fend him off and win the set as he was beginning to find his angles. Thanks for a lovely game Richard and look forward to playing you again... as i believe our game is quite similar. cheers. " -- Leslie
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Lucy Webster (Aug 19) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "The scores by no means reflects the intensity in which this match was played. Having played Lucy twice before with one win each, I knew I had to get a good start. Every point won was dully fought for as we have a couple of deuces with some really long rallies. Thanks Lucy for an enjoyable match really look forward to playing you again as I always know I need to bring my A game against you. cheers. " -- Leslie
Reveal CommentDuc To bt Alex Makarov (Aug 12) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "It is very nice to play with Alex on the grass. Thanks for hosting Alex," -- Duc
Reveal CommentDuc To bt Richard Egemba (Aug 9) 3-6, 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "The first two sets were on Monday but had to suspend because darkness. The match continued on Friday night. This time is the second time I play with Richard and found that it much difficult than before. Richard started well in the first set. Enjoyable match with some long rallies. Good luck for the rest matches, Rich — Duc" -- Duc
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Alex Makarov (Aug 8) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "It was nice to play on grass after a very long time. really enjoyable. Thanks Alex," -- Leslie
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt Alex Makarov (Aug 2) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable game, thanks Alex." -- Lucy
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt Duc To (Aug 2) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match, thank you Duc" -- Lucy
Reveal CommentRichard Egemba bt Alex Makarov (Aug 1) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Welome to LTL Alex! It was an enjoyable game of tennis. Look for forward to playing you again. Rich" -- Richard
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt Richard Egemba (Jul 29) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "The score does not reflect a close and extremely enjoyable match. our gane styles are similar, I just had the edge in match experience. Many thanks Richard and I look forward to playing you again." -- Lucy
Current Rankings:
- Thomas Beck 10.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Henry Blain [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Christopher Lowe 10.1 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Sophie Stack 9.1 [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Rupert Ting 10.2 [W2, L5] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Portia Cartwright [L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Tim Kidd 9.2 [W1, L2] 3
- Georgina Self [W1, L4] 2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentTim Kidd bt Rupert Ting (Sep 15) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Fun match on a very hot bright day. Very close first set. I played a bit better in the second set. Never played at Leverstock green before, it was very good.thanks Rupert " -- Tim
Reveal CommentSophie Stack bt Georgina Self (Sep 15) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Lovely weather and a good fun match" -- Sophie
Georgina Self bt Tim Kidd (Sep 13) 4-6, 6-0, 6-1
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Georgina Self (Sep 6) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Georgina, nice to meet you and sorry the scoring was so one sided. I hope you go on to play more tennis and won’t be bothered by tennis elbow. Our match took less than an hour, but I won very easily. Georgina picked up with some better shots towards the mid-second set, and won a game before I went on to win the match. A nice morning’s tennis cheers Thomas." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentRupert Ting bt Georgina Self (Sep 1) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Fun match! " -- Rupert
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Christopher Lowe (Aug 30) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Christopher, nice to meet you. A good day weather wise, although some wind at times. I enjoyed our match. Both set one and two were of similar score, I had a 5-0 win starting in set 1 and 2, but Christopher starting climbing on both scores. He is a lot younger that me, but I seem to be scoring well at the moment, some good rallies, and my serve was working quite well. I have one more match next week and have not dropped a set so far.. thanks again christopher, good match. Thomas. " -- Thomas
Reveal CommentChristopher Lowe bt Georgina Self (Aug 25) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thank you for the match. It was a nice way to start a sunny bank holiday Sunday!" -- Christopher
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Tim Kidd (Aug 15) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Ok so we have completed our match Tim. I think we both know how to play a lot better. True there was quite a wind, Tim complained about back ache and I have issues with my forearm. However, although only few rallies were created, I came out on top. Set 1 was closer than set 2, with level score st 4-4, at least I am able to chalk up another win. Thanks Tim and good luck in your next matches. Tom Beck." -- Thomas
Henry Blain bt Portia Cartwright (Aug 13) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Sophie Stack (Aug 11) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Very nice to meet you and play our match Sophie. We started on time and the match lasted just over an hour. Conditions good but somewhat windy at times. I got off to a good start and won set 1 quite easily. In set 2 Sophie was leading 5-2, so it was likely to go into three sets, but I won from there up to a tie-break. I won the tie-break. We did not have the pleasure of good long rallies but standard of play was good from us both. Thanks Sophie and good luck with your remaining matches. Thomas." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Rupert Ting (Aug 8) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Rupert. I had been away and felt a bit rusty. However I went through plain sailing, we had good weather and the match was completed in 40 mins. Sorry you were not on form Rupert. I think you can play a lot better. At 5-0 Rupert pulled out some really good tennis, and won his only game, I then went on to win the match." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentChristopher Lowe bt Portia Cartwright (Aug 6) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Portia. Some good deuce games, but a tricky morning with a lot of wind!" -- Christopher
Reveal CommentHenry Blain bt Christopher Lowe (Aug 4) 4-6, 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Very close match that. could have gone either way" -- Henry
Reveal CommentHenry Blain bt Sophie Stack (Aug 3) 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great game, so close and could have gone either way." -- Henry
Reveal CommentHenry Blain bt Rupert Ting (Aug 1) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really good game, well played." -- Henry
Reveal CommentRupert Ting bt Portia Cartwright (Jul 31) 6-4, 0-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really good match. " -- Rupert
Reveal CommentChristopher Lowe bt Rupert Ting (Jul 28) 6-2, 7-6 (8-6)
Player Comments:
- "Thank you for the match! Despite windy and drizzling conditions, we got through it. " -- Christopher
Reveal CommentSophie Stack bt Rupert Ting (Jul 28) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "We had some good rallies with lots of deuces, score doesn't reflect the play" -- Sophie
Results
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