CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

Yesterday and today saw the culmination of the 2009 Club Championships where six finals were decided. The only match played yesterday was the Mixed Open Doubles where Leila Doyle and Shri Ramlu outlasted Trudy Lewis and Ron Peterson in 3 hard fought sets, 7/6, 3/6, 6/2. First match today was the Mens Open Singles and although Shri Ramlu put up a solid display, Phil Lean was victorious 6/2, 6/3 to make it three years in a row. Next was a Special Singles 'Plate' event where first round losers had a second chance. Contesting the final were John Morgan and Jon Keeble and after a titanic struggle, JM got across the line in 3 entertaining sets 7/6, 3/6, 9/7. Now it was the Ladies turn to decide the Open Doubles event and victorious for the second day in a row was Leila Doyle with her partner Julai Cohen and they defeated the two Vals of Cooper and Pike 6/2, 6/2. Last match of the day was the Open Mens Doubles and another gruelling 3 set match. After a long battle, Geoff Childs and Mark Samuels defeated Phil Lean and Ken Harrison 6/4, 3/6, 8/6. Last week, the mens Special Singles were played and Shri Ramlu defeated Phil Bryant in another 3 set decider. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's event. There are a selection of photos from these events under 'Albums'. Due to an injury to Peter Watson, the Mens Special Doubles will be played in early September.