On Friday, October 2nd, the Friday Team Tennis finals took place. Eight teams entered the competition, but it ultimately came down to two finalists: The Good, The Bad, and The Joaquins vs. The Grille Guys.
The first match featured Jon Cobon and Pete Tambling from The Joaquins against Norman Smith and Bob Gilan from The Grille Guys. With Jon and Pete receiving a handicap of 30, owe 15, they secured a comfortable victory, winning the match 6-0, 6-3.
Next, Barnaby Tambling represented The Grille Guys against Ryan Wallace, with Ryan starting with a handicap of half 15. The first set was very tense, with both players fully focused, but Barnaby managed to claim the first set 6-3. After establishing a 3-1 lead in the second set, Ryan fought back to take the set 6-3. This set up a deciding final set, starting at 3-all. Ultimately, it was Ryan’s day as he closed the match with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. It was an excellent match played by both competitors.
With The Joaquins leading by two matches, they had already secured the title, but another match still needed to be played. Simon Flynn and Nigel Ireson took to the court against Nick Atkins and Ruairidh Mackenzie, who started with a handicap of 30 owe 15. In a tough battle, The Grille Guys won the final match 6-1, 6-3.
It was a great evening of tennis, and congratulations to The Good, The Bad, and The Joaquins for winning the Friday Team Tennis championship for the third time!
A big thank you goes to Vince Dobbin for organizing the schedule throughout the season, delivering a speech at the prize-giving, and presenting the trophy. Thanks also to Drew for marking the matches late into the night.