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Collapse AllWhitstable Singles - Round 52 | Thursday 2 November 2023 to Wednesday 27 December 2023 (Midpoint: Wednesday 29 November 2023)

Current Rankings:

Pos. Name Played P Won W Lost L Bonus BNS Total PTS Form
1 James Castelino 8 6 2 2 23 WLWL
2 Alexandros Karamagkalis 4 2 2 2 14 LWLW
3 Philip Harper 3 3 0 2 13 WWW
4 DAVID BARRATT 3 1 2 2 10 LWL
5 Nicholas Gilbert 3 0 3 2 9 LLL
6 Nikos Theo 1 1 0 0 6 W
7 Rob Gilham 1 0 1 0 4 L
8 Adam Pantelli 2 0 2 0 4 LL
9 Gareth Williams 0 0 0 0 3 0
10 Tim Winch 0 0 0 0 2 0
11 Valerie Bogdan 1 0 1 0 1 L

Match Results:

Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt Alexandros Karamagkalis (Nov 26) 6-2, 1-6, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "Really tough but enjoyable game with Alexandros. 3 contrasting sets in which the last set was nip and tuck.. where we both struggled to win our service games.. I managed to win my serve right at end at 6-5.. Match could have gone both ways this time in my favour.. looking forward to next time Alexandros.. hoping for less gruelling game please"  -- James
Reveal CommentNikos Theo bt James Castelino (Nov 26) 6-0, 6-1

Player Comments:

  • "Nice to meet James on a cold Sunday afternoon, hard to get going."  -- Nikos
Reveal CommentAlexandros Karamagkalis bt DAVID BARRATT (Nov 21) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)

Player Comments:

  • "Another great game of tennis with Dave. So many deuces, excellent technical shots and volleys in a match that everything. Many thanks for the entertaining evening!"  -- Alexandros
Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt Rob Gilham (Nov 19) 6-2, 6-3

Player Comments:

  • "Really enjoyable game with Rob. I was fortunate that this was Rob's first game in three years and he was definitely growing into the game with some of his shots. I can see future encounters being closer or a reverse once Rob starts playing more. Even todays game both sets could have swung both ways and were determined by decisive points in the middle of the set in my favour. Rob is a sporting gentleman as I took a tumble towards the end of the game where rather that hit a winner he caught the ball and made sure I was able to continue.. literally I hobbled over the finish line but looking forward to our next game. Good luck in next matches Rob."  -- James
Reveal CommentDAVID BARRATT bt Nicholas Gilbert (Nov 19) 6-1, 6-0

Player Comments:

  • "Windy but enjoyable match under the lights at HB. Thanks for the hit Nick!"  -- DAVID
Reveal CommentPhilip Harper bt James Castelino (Nov 12) 7-5, 6-0

Player Comments:

  • "Love playing with James. So much fun. "  -- Philip
Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt Nicholas Gilbert (Nov 10) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Nick has really improved.. The first set he was faultless and I just couldn't get into the game. I kept plugging away to take the next 2 sets but Nick still showed glimpses of his first set. Really enjoyable game.. thanks Nick looking forward to next time already "  -- James
Reveal CommentPhilip Harper bt Alexandros Karamagkalis (Nov 9) 6-3, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "Great game as always. "  -- Philip
Reveal CommentPhilip Harper bt Adam Pantelli (Nov 9) 7-6, 5-7, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Once again. Very tight game loads of juices. Back breaking tennis 3 hours worth. Non-stop could have gone either way. Thanks for the game. "  -- Philip
Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt Valerie Bogdan (Nov 7) 6-3, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Always a pleasure to play Val. We had some good rallys and both enjoyed playing this sunny November afternoon. Good luck in your remaing games."  -- James
Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt Adam Pantelli (Nov 6) 6-2, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "At least there was no wind this time. A competitive game again with Adam. This time I managed to take big lead in both sets but still nerve racking as Adam never gives up any points. The difference today was mainly he made more unforced errors than me but the sets still could have swung as we had many deuce games. Good luck in next game Adam"  -- James
Reveal CommentJames Castelino bt DAVID BARRATT (Nov 5) 6-3, 6-1

Player Comments:

  • "Tough game with David in windy conditions. Scores don't reflect how hard Dave pushed me. Relieved to get the win."  -- James
Reveal CommentAlexandros Karamagkalis bt Nicholas Gilbert (Nov 5) 6-2, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Really nice match with long rallies and many deuces. Many thanks Nick, good luck with your remaining games."  -- Alexandros

Results

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The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Whitstable.

Scoring Information:

You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play 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).

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