Summer Updates

So much tennis has been played this summer, so where to start ?

Well, we have a winner, after a really closely fought summer Mike Hillman tournament. Prior to the last round, played on Sunday 27th August, Grace was evens with the bookies, with Mark a really good bet at 3/1, Current champion , David, interested those who like a dabble, at an outside 20/1. Scoring on the day was in keeping with the overall tournament, with 3 points separating all 18 players! Most earned a creditable 11 or 12, with Andy scoring 13. Winner’s on the day were Grace, also on 13, with chairman Roy overall top of the pile, on 14 points.

For those that completed three rounds, Roy earned 36 alongside Sue Halstead and Delia. Sallie scored 37, with Mel and Hilary on 38. Rich nailed 39, Sue Hubber and David recording 40. In bronze medal position was Helen, on 41, runner up young Mark, with 42. With one score of 17, and three scores of 13, Grace is a thoroughly deserved winner, on 43 points. Congratulations Grace !!

The East Hants Summer League is fast approaching it’s conclusion, with all 6 teams performing so well. The mixed 60’s had a brilliant result last Friday 1st, with a 7-1 drubbing of Denmead. Sue Halstead and Helen, with Roger and Bob, played some immense tennis to earn a classy win. Both Bob and Helen have played consistently well over the season, Bob standing 10th in the league standings, Helen a lucky 13th.

The Ladies B side have come runners up in their league, a superb achievement. Sallie is 2nd in the overall player standings, Clare 3rd, with Grace 10th and Ghilaine 12th – brilliant!! In the Ladies A team, Helen is 6th, Alison 9th.

The Mixed A team players have scored highly too, Julie 7th, Andy 10th, Ben 13th and Helen 15th. Andy scores well with this summer’s Mens side, coming in 5th, Tim Selby a creditable 12th. Yet again, each and every player who has represented the club has done so with passion and commitment. As the recent tennis festival has highlighted, this is one hell of a club, which grows stronger by the day. Thank you all.