Collapse AllWestway Singles - Round 32 | Thursday 9 February 2017 to Wednesday 5 April 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 8 March 2017)
Another competitive round at the Westway League. It's good to see some familiar names rising through the ranks. Thanks all for your efforts in getting onto the courts and we hope to see you again next time!
Group Summary:
Close competition here particularly between frontrunners Flavio and Adam, who both topped the table with 12 points. With a victory in their head to head however, Flavio holds on to his title as group one champ! Great commitment too from the rest of the group, with the vast majority of matches getting played.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Flavio Taffoni | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Adam Burgis | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Alessandro Frigerio | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | WLWL | ||||||
4 | Antonio Berral | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | WLWW | ||||||
5 | Jan Meyer-Sahling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WWL | ||||||
6 | Marcus Williams | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | LLLL | ||||||
7 | Anthony Schneider | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | WLLL | ||||||
8 | Gareth Isaac | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentFlavio Taffoni bt Antonio Berral (Apr 1) 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (7-1)Player Comments:
- "Gareth serving 0-4 30-0" -- Adam
Group Summary:
Having moved up from group 4 in the previous round, Luigi continues his winning streak by taking the group 2 gold too in in this round! Well played Luigi, and special mention to runner pup Herve too who was just one point behind (as well as being the only player to score his bonus points!)
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Luigi Brambilla | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Herve Lagadec | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | LWWW | ||||||
3 | William Mumby | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LL | ||||||
4 | Christian Huot | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | L | ||||||
5 | Yann Le Montreer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
6 | Brian Mark | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | LL | ||||||
7 | Sebastian Anastassiou | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Antoine Gelain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Thrilling match. Christian is very good player and took an early lead before I could stage a comeback. Tied in the third 2-2 and run out of time! TBC - Luigi to serve" -- Luigi
Player Comments:
- "Tight match, TBC" -- William
Player Comments:
- "Good match on a windy day - after over 2 hours of tennis still unfinished. " -- William
Player Comments:
- "Very nice match and more balanced than the score may suggest! Plenty of nice rallies and great points!!" -- Luigi
Player Comments:
- "Very balanced match only decided by a handful of points in the final games. Brian is a very good player. Thanks for lending my your 2nd racquet when my strings broke!" -- Luigi
Player Comments:
- "Very intense match, particularly in the 2nd set! Thanks Herve - look forward to playing agaian" -- Luigi
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentHerve Lagadec bt Brian Mark (Mar 3) 6-4, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Very close match where both sets were only decided in the last 2 games!" -- Herve
Player Comments:
- "A hard fought match as the first 5 games lasted almost 40 minutes. Then in the second set, William fought back strongly to come back to 4-4 before we ended the game in an epic rally. Very pleasant game!" -- Herve
Player Comments:
- "The opening game started with long rallies and I knew that we were heading to a very physical match. Lots of various shots from baseline to the net were played in the first set and it was tighter than what the score says. In the second set Christian was more confident and had powerful strokes that made me run a lot. I had to fight a long last game to close the game but Christian was coming back and I could feel the game starting to slip away otherwise. Very intense and physical game!" -- Herve
Player Comments:
- "Very good match against Sebastian. Score is not reflecting the intensity of the games as in the first set Sebastian was always leading on my service games and had to get away from that situation after many deuce points. Sebastian was gradually more controlled in the second set and I had to defend a lot of points. Really pleasant game." -- Herve
Group Summary:
Plenty of the 3 setters across the score board here showing how competitive this group was. Round of applause then for andrey, who played 6 matches and won 5 of them - using bonus points and an extra set won to pull away from Rupert in 2nd place, who also finished the round with an impressive 5 wins.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Andrey Yakunin | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | WLWW | ||||||
2 | Rupert Coltart | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Agustin Paz Villoria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | LLW | ||||||
4 | Nik Slingsby | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LL | ||||||
5 | Advait Kapadia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | LL | ||||||
6 | George Olu | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
7 | Paulo Weiler | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Rolf Erlend Bakke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Rupert Coltart bt Agustin Paz Villoria (Mar 26) 5-7, 6-0, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Nik serves" -- Agustin
Player Comments:
- "Really good first set! " -- Agustin
Player Comments:
- "An excellent match! A well served win to Rupert who simply played better tennis and allowed much less UE as well grabbed every opportunity for a break that opened. " -- Andrey
Player Comments:
- "The action started in straight in the 1st game with Nik breaking Andrey in the opening game. And in the 8th game Nick extended his lead with the 2nd break. But a break back and a further one at 4-5 levelled the match. A solid serving game and a 3rd break at 6-5 delivered the opening set to Andrey. The score of the 2nd set doesn't reflect what was actually happening on court: the game was much cleaner then int he 1st set with a lot less UE from both sides. A good match with interesting net approaches and lobs through out." -- Andrey
Player Comments:
- "The action kick started early in the match when the 2nd game saw 5 deuce points played before Andrey finally to converted a breakpoint. With good serving from both ends, break points were few to come by through out the match and conversion was what really mattered. The 7th game saw some of the best tennis of the match with George first lobbying Andrey on approach for 30-40 and then converting the first breakpoint with a precisely placed BH passing shot. Nice clean tennis with quite a bit of running from both sides." -- Andrey
Player Comments:
- "The match tightened up in the 5th game of the 2nd set, when Paulo broke back to level the set at 3-3. Further developing his offensive to secure a 30-0 lead on his serve, two important and long points were played with deep crosses both FH and BH from both sides with Paulo first executing a classic FH down the line and Andrey catching another passing shot, but this time on the BH, to bring the game to 40-15. An unfortunate chain of 3 consequtive UE let Andrey take another break for 4-3, placing him nicely to finish the match in the two subsequent games. A good match, with both sides commanding enough speed and reaction to recover safely most of the drop shot attempts." -- Andrey
Player Comments:
- "Advait started strong keeping his serves and immediately securing a break on Andrey's 2DF. Andrey broke back in the 5 game of the set and went on to secure his hold of set 1. The 2nd set was started on a more cautious side by both players, and was producing some quality tennis and long rallies. At 30-0 in the 5th game Advait served a solid diagonal and immediately developed the pressure with a nice top spin FH cross right in the corner; Andrey reached the ball at full stretch out with a well placed drop shot to the advantage quarter; a dashing approach to the net a well placed BH short cross secured the winner for Advit in what was the best point of the match. However, a break from 40-0 followed, and there was no further change of tide." -- Andrey
Group Summary:
A number of really tight games here - great stuff! Haroon steps up from 4th place in the previous round to take the runner up spot with 4 wins and no losses. However, topping his score by just 1 point is Marco, meaning the gold belongs to him this round!
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Marco Barattini Pascucci | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Haroon Hemat | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Sara Evans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | W | ||||||
4 | Francesco Marcucci | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LLW | ||||||
5 | Fil Pollara | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | LLLL | ||||||
6 | Adam Harte | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Cameron Brooks | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Virginia Geffroy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Cameron is a very good player. The first set was really tough. In the second set I was more confident and I won it." -- Marco
Player Comments:
- "Well played Fil." -- Haroon
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMarco Barattini Pascucci bt Francesco Marcucci (Mar 19) 6-1, 5-7, [10-6]Player Comments:
- "Really tough match... Francesco was good to don't give up in the second set and bring the match to the third set. Head-to-head in the tiebreak where I was able to win. " -- Marco
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match Francesco, well played." -- Haroon
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive match especially the first set. Thanks Marco it was a great match." -- Haroon
Player Comments:
- "It was close! Hopefully we'll get to play again." -- Sara
Player Comments:
- "Fil runs on every ball so you have to play really well to win a point. It was a tough match." -- Marco
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a good game Fil" -- Sara
Player Comments:
- "At the first set, I went ahead 5-0 and then Adam came back 5-3. I ended to win the set 6-3. The second set was quite straight, I won 6-0. Adam is a really good player and a I am sure he will do well in the next matches." -- Marco
Player Comments:
- "It was a close match with some great rallies. Well played Cameron." -- Haroon
Group Summary:
A shame a couple of players didn't make it out the starting blocks this round but thanks to those players who managed to get onto the court, even if it was just for the 1 match! Hats off to Farid however who got in the most matches with 4 under his belt, and well played to John who takes the number one spot.
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | John Stephenson | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | LW | ||||||
2 | Farid Chehraz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LL | ||||||
3 | Vincent Craignou | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
4 | Jonathan Mizzi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
5 | Des Glass | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
6 | Laurent Victorin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | W | ||||||
7 | Allan Herron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
8 | Clive Daykin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentVincent Craignou bt John Stephenson (Mar 19) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Should have been a draw. John will understand :)" -- Vincent
Player Comments:
- "Farid to serve" -- Des
Player Comments:
- "Great match so far..." -- Farid
Group Summary:
Many thanks to players in this group who still managed to get a good number of matches underway despite suffering 3 unfortunate withdrawals from the group! Well done Victor and Alfonso for getting in your bonus points and prizes, and round of applause to Victor who tops the tables to take gold with 4 straight wins!
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Victor Yakunin | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Paolo Ziggiotti | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | LWWL | ||||||
3 | Lachezar Stoitsov | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | WLLW | ||||||
4 | Alfonso Marone | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | LWLL | ||||||
5 | Stephen Carter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
6 | Andres Sanchez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Pierre Anderson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL | ||||||
8 | Adela Carbolova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentLachezar Stoitsov bt Paolo Ziggiotti (Mar 30) 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, 6-3Player Comments:
- "Playing the match with Paolo at two different places. First we play at Holland Park and we finished the match at Brook Green. Was a close game of tennis, hopefully will meet again. Wish you best of luck in the next league matches Paolo " -- Lachezar
Player Comments:
- "Alfonso is a very good opponent. I enjoyed the game very much and I look forward to playing against him outside the tournament. " -- Paolo
Player Comments:
- "Great Sunday match" -- Lachezar
Player Comments:
- " Paolo played a good match. He expertly defended, which compelled me to play more aggressive and make a lot of unforced errors. He, in turn, had very few errors to account for. The match was quite competitive and fun. Paolo is a great opponent to play and to socialise with. " -- Victor
Group Summary:
It can be tough at the top of a group and after battling over three sets Martina might wonder what more she needed to do to earn top spot. But the point won for the set in that loss proved crucial for Matteo who with three good wins of his own grabs the winner's jacket! Well done Matteo!
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
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1 | Matteo Magherini | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Martina Skripova | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | WWW | ||||||
3 | Chris Mellor | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | WLL | ||||||
4 | Andrea Lucchetta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
5 | Daniel Walton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
6 | Abdul Elmi | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | LL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A bright morning, but windy. Too many unforced errors by both players. Enjoyed by both." -- Chris
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMatteo Magherini bt Chris Mellor (Apr 1) 3-6, 6-2, 6-0Player Comments:
- "Played while 2 separate matches. First set was played outside in a bery windy day. Second half was played indoor at Westway. Chris is a very good player especially with his forehand, sometimes in forcing a winner he commits un forced errors that helped during the second half of the match. Very nice to play against him!" -- Matteo
Player Comments: