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- Players are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
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The league is:
- For everyone over the age of 18
- 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
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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. Contact details are also posted to your Account Page
- 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
- A point is awarded for each set won
- 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)
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- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
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Batchwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5XA
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Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XE
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London Colney Adventure World
Perham Way, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1LB
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Collapse AllSt Albans & Harpenden Singles - Round 39 | Thursday 21 February 2019 to Wednesday 17 April 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 20 March 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Liam Baldwin [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Washbrook 8.1 [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Laurence Hubbard 7.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Kevin Lomas 10.2 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Miles Robinson 8.1 [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Christopher Perry 8.2 [L3] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Tom Byrne [L2] 2
- Laurence Neal [L2] 1
Match Results:
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Tom Byrne (Mar 24) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Laurence Neal (Mar 24) 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Was great to play the new addition to league 1 and the match didn't disappoint. The first set was low on quality with both of us getting a feel for the surface with a topsey turvey set which could have gone either way. The second set was high in aggression and quality with both of us serving well with winners from both of us and long tiring rally's. At 3-3 we had a long game with a few dueces and once lawrence had broken me he saw out the set well. In the 3rd set we were both tiring and i took a 5-1 lead only for lawrence to storm back to 5-4 and put me on the back foot. An error from lawrence then handed me the match but in reality lawrence played some great tennis and didn't deserve to lose. Well played, and look forward to our next match" -- Kevin
Reveal CommentRichard Washbrook bt Tom Byrne (Mar 17) 1-6, 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Bit of a nightmare start with the wind, rain and then hail we had to take a break at 2-1. First set not ideal conditions but Tom still managed to control his monster forehand, which he was winning points for fun with. Tom held serve comfortably and was just too good. Tom got an early break in the 2nd, and looked in control at 4-2 up, I really didnt feel I was in the match. I held serve and got a few free points and out of nowhere I broke back at 4-4. Happy I was guaranteed a tie break I got the important break to take the set. Tom took the first 2 games in the 3rd and had a point for 3 games up, I held and broke back. At 3-3 i edged a couple of tight games and served it out. Nice to meet you Tom and good luck with your other games!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Laurence Neal (Mar 17) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Played indoors on a fast surface, it was all on serve at 3-2 before Laurence had 2 break points too make it 4-2 luckily I saved them both hanging in the rallies, too win the game making it 3-3 this was a real turning point as I then managed too break too love (0-40) and saw out the set. In the 2nd set I continue my momentum playing consistently turning defence into attack, as Laurence was the aggressor with his big forehand! but unfortunately made too many errors in the end, much closer than the scoreline suggested! " -- Liam
Reveal CommentMiles Robinson bt Kevin Lomas (Mar 17) 6-4, 7-6 (8-6)
Player Comments:
- "Really tight and enjoyable game on the indoor green clay at Gosling. It was Kevin's first time on the surface which helped me take a tight first set 6-4. Kevin started the second set fast and took a 3-0 lead, using his reach and angles to play me off the court, but somehow I hung in to fight back to 3-3: from there it was agonisingly tight through to a tie break, with each of us saving match/set points on the way. From 3-3 in the tiebreak I took a 6-3 lead: Kevin fought back to 6-6 but I just about managed to get over the line. Both sets could easily have gone a different way, lots of drop shots, lobs and long rallies. I don't think either of could have managed a third set! Thanks for the game Kevin." -- Miles
Reveal CommentLaurence Hubbard bt Miles Robinson (Mar 13) 2-6, 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great battle for my first win on green clay! Miles raced away to a 5-1 lead in the first set but I started to get the momentum back saving 8 set points before losing 2-6 but kept the momentum in the 2nd set. 3rd set went back and forth with Miles going 4-2 up but I somehow got the last few close games under my belt :)" -- Laurence
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Laurence Hubbard (Mar 10) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "This match was played in awful conditions with 25 mph winds so you can imagine how crazy some points were! None of us played our best tennis but I managed too be more consistent and make less errors in the difficult conditions, taking an early lead in both sets 3-0 and 4-1 before Laurence struck back in both 4-3 4-3 before I managed too get the last 2 games in each set taking them 6-3 6-3, thanks for playing Laurence :)" -- Liam
Reveal CommentKevin Lomas bt Christopher Perry (Mar 9) 7-5, 0-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Where do i start!The weather made this match very difficult to be played with any real consistency from either of us.Serving was a real problem in high winds and a disadvantage to both of us.I somehow won the first set 7-5 when in reality the set was anyone's due to the conditions.The wind dropped in the 2nd set which really suited Chris and he won 6 in a row to no reply in what seemed like a 15 minute set.In the 3rd set i had to stop the rot and guess what i didn't!Chris was 0-3 up and cruising and it was only a good shot from me that put me on my ass that helped me.I then got to 5-3 up with wind again high and inconsistant.Chris saved 2 match points and won his game and i then served for the match and to my relief won! Until next time!" -- Kevin
Reveal CommentRichard Washbrook bt Miles Robinson (Mar 5) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "It feels like about 10 years that i've been playing Miles without a win and finally I get to write a commentary. The first time playing on the green clay adding a new dimension to our match. Miles hadn't had a game since the last league, and I got my eye in playing a few matches, so true to form Miles raced to a 3-0 lead. I won the next 4 and at 4-4 I got the important break. The second was a close-fought set, with a lot more 'clay court' rallies which included a huge top spin forehand from Miles which bounced and if I was 3 foot taller I may have got my racquet on it. Again at 4-4 both of us had points to win the game and I managed to sneak it. I found some first serves at 5-4 and got that monkey off my back! Always a great battle v Miles." -- Richard
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Kevin Lomas (Mar 4) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "In windy conditions today, and at my home courts i raced too a 3-0 lead before Kevin hit some big serves too make it 3-1 I continued too hit consistently and won the next 3 games (6-1) in the 2nd set Kevin was a lot more consistent and nobody could hold serve all breaks of serve up too 4-3 and I was serving 15–40 down it looked like another break but I managed too dig in get that game (5-3) and seal the match with another break! An enjoyable match as always with Kevin best of luck in your other matches :) " -- Liam
Reveal CommentRichard Washbrook bt Christopher Perry (Mar 2) 6-0, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Second match in Div 1... but a familiar dancing partner! The first set was a rare one-sided set between us two, I served really well in the first, coming up with big serves when I needed and didn't really miss much. I got a few errors from Chris but one of those where everything went my way. The second started similar to the first and I raced to a 4-1 lead, with a change of racquet for Chris and a nothing to lose attitude he started to control more points and completely turned the set around winning the next 4 to go 5-4 up. With momentum and Chris serving for the set I stopped the run and won the next 3 hard fought games which had long points and many deuces. Those games were anyones and I was glad to get through it. Great fightback Chris!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentLiam Baldwin bt Christopher Perry (Feb 27) 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "We played on clay it was quite difficult too change direction, the match was tight at first all on serve at 2-2 until I broke serve making it 4-2 before Chris broke back with some big forehand returns too make it 4-3 I then managed too dicatate points and broke back and served my way out of trouble taking it 6-3 in the 2nd set I played very consistently and Chris made too many errors (6-0) the same score as before! thanks for an enjoyable game Chris :) " -- Liam
Reveal CommentLaurence Hubbard bt Richard Washbrook (Feb 24) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great start by Richie and great serving throughout! I just managed to edge the 2nd set after many long games and kept the momentum going into the final set. Looking forward to our next game!" -- Laurence
Current Rankings:
- Simon Phillips 8.2 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Michael Andrews 8.1 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- James Duncan 10.2 [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Ajaz Shafi [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Ashley Guinn 8.2 [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Suzanne Lynch [L2]
- Wendy James [L1]
- David Gormer
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJames Duncan bt Ashley Guinn (Mar 25) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game Ashley, some great shots and long rallies! best of luck" -- James
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt James Duncan (Mar 20) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "This was my first time playing James, and what a contest it was! Some great rallies and shot-making throughout, with each and every game being hotly contested, and very few 'free' points for either of us. In the second set, I had taken a 5-2 lead but James pulled it back and looked like he could take the match further but I just managed to get over the line. Thanks for the game James, a great workout - I look forward to our next meeting!" -- Michael
Ashley Guinn bt Suzanne Lynch (Mar 19) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentSimon Phillips bt Wendy James (Mar 19) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Wendy, good luck with the rest of your matches." -- Simon
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt Ajaz Shafi (Mar 19) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "It took until the second set for Ajaz to get into the game but it was then very evenly matched with some close rallies and games. It looked like it was going to a decider when Ajaz took a 4-2 lead but I managed to fight back and clinch it. Nice to meet you Ajaz and I look forward to playing you again!" -- Michael
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Suzanne Lynch (Mar 14) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great venue at Radlett. Thanks for the game and good luck in your other matches" -- Ajaz
James Duncan bt Simon Phillips (Mar 12) 6-4, 6-3
Reveal CommentAjaz Shafi bt Ashley Guinn (Mar 11) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good game Ashley, good luck in your remaining matches." -- Ajaz
Reveal CommentMichael Andrews bt Simon Phillips (Mar 6) 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Player Comments:
- Another epic match with Simon with this one going the distance and more. Simon dominated the first set but I managed to take the second set to force a decider. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to complete a third set so we postponed it. When we resumed, conditions were very similar and we were also equally matched. After a couple of early breaks, we held serve throughout and could only be separated by a tiebreak. In the end, I just managed to clinch it on my 5th match point, but every credit to Simon for some great tennis and lots of hard fought rallies throughout all three sets. I look forward to our next match Simon, it will take something special to best this one!
Reveal CommentSimon Phillips bt Ashley Guinn (Feb 28) 6-2, 7-6 (10-8)
Player Comments:
- "A tough match against Ashley. Well Played. Good luck for the rest of your matches." -- Simon
James Duncan bt Ajaz Shafi (Feb 28) 6-0, 6-3
Reveal CommentSimon Phillips bt Ajaz Shafi (Feb 26) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable match against Ajaz. Lots of good winners from both sides. He had me scampering across the court . Some long duece games which could of gone one way or the other. Doesn't really reflect the overall score line. Thank Ajaz and good luck for the rest of your matches." -- Simon
- "Well played Simon, very consistent play," -- Ajaz
Current Rankings:
- David Mincer 8.2 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Dave Martell 8.2 [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Lucy Webster 9.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Leslie Okomi 9.1 [W1] 2
- Louisa Clark 10.1 [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Stuart Mackay 8.2 [L2] 1
- David Tasker 10.1 [L2]
- Henry Blain [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Stuart Mackay (Mar 24) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
Player Comments:
- "My first win against Stu in what can be labelled Battle of the Hangovers! The first set whizzed by and at 4:1 up in the 2nd I thought the end was nigh until the inevitable comeback and close set and tie-break. Chuffed to dodge a 3rd set but great fun Stu, cheers and good luck!! " -- Dave
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Stuart Mackay (Mar 17) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Gruelling but thoroughly enjoyable match. All 3 sets could have gone either way. 1st set was nip and tuck, service games, as always, absolutely no advantage whatsoever. The set itself lasted for the best part of an hour! Stuart managed to nick this at the end. For both the next two sets I raced into 3-0 lead, both times I was pegged back to 3-3 and although I managed to win the last 3 games of each, this really doesn't tell the whole story. Marathon rallies and multiple deuces. Kept me out of mischief on a Sunday afternoon which is always a bonus. For that I would say thanks to Stuart........................I won't thank him for the 3am cramp sessions Monday morning though. Cheers Stu, always a pleasure!" -- David
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Louisa Clark (Mar 17) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match and a first visit to Potters Bar LTC. We ploughed on through the wind, sun and rain ! Thanks Louisa and good luck! " -- Dave
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Dave Martell (Mar 11) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Always an enjoyable, competitive match against Dave. I'm on a decent run against him but I fully expect that to turn around sooner rather than later. I had real trouble with his forehand so I'm as surprised as anyone to be reporting a straight sets score. Until next time Dave...……….." -- David
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt Louisa Clark (Mar 10) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Another close match, with any deuces but we were battling the elements as much as each other!" -- Lucy
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt David Tasker (Mar 6) 6-0, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "1st time I've played Dave, top man and always nice to meet a fellow Bluenose, we're few and far between down here! Very first game lasted about a week so I was surprised to take the set 6-0. Doesn't tell the whole story, lots of good, long rallies. 2nd set much the same except Dave's serve started to fire hence the 6-3. Enjoyable match Dave, best of luck with the rest of your matches! " -- David
Reveal CommentLeslie Okomi bt Henry Blain (Mar 5) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Such an enjoyable match up. The first set had a couple of breaks and very close games, till the tie break. Henry got an early break but i managed to claw it back and took the set. The second set started in a similar manner as the first till i managed to get a break in the 5th game which went on and on for ages. Glad to win my first match up, thanks for a good game henry. Was played in a nice sporty environment. " -- Leslie
Reveal CommentLucy Webster bt David Tasker (Mar 2) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match " -- Lucy
Reveal CommentDavid Mincer bt Louisa Clark (Mar 2) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "1st time to play Louisa, really enjoyable. Score line flatters me a little, Louisa hit some incredible winners, particularly 2nd set. I was definitely on a 'going' day though, probably the best I've played since I was about 14! Until next time Louisa, best of luck for the rest of your matches :)" -- David
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Henry Blain (Mar 2) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyed my first match against Henry and after a tight start, grabbed a lead and pushed on. Some cracking rallies but a 3-setter would have finished me today. Cheers for hosting Henry and good luck! " -- Dave
Reveal CommentDave Martell bt Lucy Webster (Feb 26) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Glad to clock a win after my torrid run in Round 38! Clawed back a fair few of Lucy's game points to make the scoreline more flattering. Thanks again Lucy and good luck! " -- Dave
Current Rankings:
- Jonathan Sandars 9.1 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Beck 10.2 [W2, L1] 4
- Richard Egemba 8.2 [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Tim Kidd 9.2 [W1] 2
- Christopher Lowe 10.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Tim Smith [L2] 1
- Matt Ralph 9.1 [L3] 1
- Vinod Mistry
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJonathan Sandars bt Tim Smith (Mar 25) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "This was a great game, oddly played to a background some thumping beats care of the exercise class next door! I got an early break in the first set, but then we had a cracking second set with a really high quality final game. Thanks for the match Tim!" -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Tim Smith (Mar 23) 6-2, 0-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Great day for a competitive tennis meeting. I managed to make a good start in the first set, while I seemed to judge Tim’s strategy well. However in the second set, it was a complete let-down for me and I lost 6 games giving us a 2 set all result. The third set I picked up again although I had to find my control again. The set was closer than the first and I came up on top winning 2 sets to 1. Thank you so much for the match Tim, I very much enjoyed it and hope we may meet and play a friendly as soon as." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentChristopher Lowe bt Matt Ralph (Mar 23) 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "It was such a great afternoon for playing tennis. Thanks for the match Matt. So many deuce games and a little inconsistency from both sides, but a nice afternoon." -- Christopher
Reveal CommentJonathan Sandars bt Richard Egemba (Mar 14) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Rich and I took advantage in a break in the March storms to get our match completed. It was another good, close match - much closer than the score suggests. First few games in both sets were tight and went with serve, but I got the breaks to close out both. Thanks for the game Rich! " -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentJonathan Sandars bt Matt Ralph (Mar 12) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "This was a good competitive game in the bubble at Harpenden tennis club. It was a tight first set with breaks going either way, but i managed to sneak it in the end. I think we both tired in the second set, but i closed it out with a couple of breaks of serve. Thank you for the game Matt - really nice to meet you and good luck for the rest of the round. " -- Jonathan
Reveal CommentThomas Beck bt Christopher Lowe (Mar 9) 6-1, 7-6 (7-1)
Player Comments:
- "A day played in quite some winds. We we decided to make a ball change in the middle of the first set. We played some good rallies from the start, but I seemed to get the important points and won the first set. Christopher was 4-2 up in the second, but I pulled myself back and won in a tie-break quite decisively. Well done Christopher, and thanks as winning makes a change from the boredom of losing." -- Thomas
Reveal CommentRichard Egemba bt Matt Ralph (Mar 6) 7-6 (11-9), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Superb game and opponent. We had to finish game at Batchwood Golf and Leisure Centre. Matt got on to a good start in the first set, taking the lead by 3 games. Ultimately I cought him up with a chance of winning the set. However the battle was far from over and we entered a Tie Break. After winning that the game was full of deuces and advantages, but managed to win with 6-3. Matt is a strong player - I feel I got lucky." -- Richard
Reveal CommentTim Kidd bt Richard Egemba (Feb 27) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Hard fought first set going backwards and forwards. Second set I think we both wanted to go home! Great venue and great to finally play Richard, thanks for the game." -- Tim
Reveal CommentJonathan Sandars bt Thomas Beck (Feb 24) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "The match was played in bright sunshine, and while both Tom and I were a bit rusty after skipping a few rounds we managed a good natured and competitive match. Overall I managed to edge it on a few key games. Well played Tom, and good luck in later matches!" -- Jonathan
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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 (typically a free can of HEAD tennis balls). Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link posted to the player's Account page. The link is also emailed to players.
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