What a thrilling day it was at the tennis club finals! The finals were filled with intense tie-break dramas, with five matches being won from a set down. The highlight of the day was the men’s doubles final, where Jarnel Dhillon achieved a remarkable double triumph. After winning the men’s singles final earlier in the day against Dave Smith, Dhillon teamed up with Jacob Springer to stage a stunning comeback in the men’s doubles final. They overcame Rony Ho and Derek Bish in a nail-biting match tiebreak, winning 10-5.
The ladies’ doubles final was just as exciting, with Lisa Gibbons and Jayne Ball emerging as the victors after a grueling battle against Janet Bailey and Lydia Chigumira. The match ended with a thrilling score of 13-11. As for the ladies’ singles final, it is scheduled to take place at a later date, adding to the anticipation.
In the veteran singles final, Matt Cowdrey faced tough competition from Jon Smith. Despite facing two fightbacks, Cowdrey managed to come out on top with a thrilling 11-9 victory in the deciding set tiebreak. Cowdrey had initially taken the lead by winning the first set and was even 5-0 up in the match tiebreak before securing the win.
The men’s singles plate competition showcased another incredible comeback. Dan Davidov fought back from a set and a break down to defeat Derek Bish in a deciding match tiebreak. Davidov’s determination and resilience paid off as he emerged victorious with a score of 10-4. Similarly, the ladies’ singles plate final was a thrilling encounter, with Karen Perry turning the tables on Jayne Ball. Perry, who had trailed by a set, managed to secure a 10-7 victory in the deciding set.
The juniors also showcased their talent on the court. Will Dorricott had a fantastic day, winning both the 16-and-under singles final against Harrison Postles and the 18-and-under doubles final alongside Keir Bruder. In the 18-and-under doubles final, Dorricott and Bruder fought back from a set down to defeat Mike Dewell and Noah Bruder.
Dewell, however, had his moment of glory in the 21-and-under singles final, where he emerged victorious against Jarnel Dhillon. It was a hard-fought battle between the two talented players.
The younger age groups also had their fair share of excitement. In the 12-and-under singles final, Ant Springer defeated Jenson Machin to claim the title. Springer also emerged as the winner in the yellow ball festival, outperforming Jack Farrow. In the 10-and-under singles final, Olly Hayhurst showcased his skills by overcoming Emily Cox. However, Cox turned the tables in the 10-and-under doubles final, teaming up with Kyan Jets to defeat Hayhurst and Riley Bowd.
The red ball festival final was a thrilling affair, with Zach Scott and Chloe Bish emerging as the winners against Mason Hopcroft and Alfie Bish. The young players displayed great talent and enthusiasm.
Head coach Chris Perrin expressed his delight at the exciting matches and commended the players of all ages for their outstanding performances. It was truly a fantastic club championship finals day, and Perrin extended his gratitude to everyone who supported the event in various roles.
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