Congratulations to our 2022 Vets Finalists
The Veterans’ Tournament came to a conclusion on Sunday. There were two new finalists in the ladies’ singles. Kerry Johnson was the victor, defeating Magda D’Ingeo 7-6, 6-3. In the men’s singles, John Howells came from a set down to beat Bill Austin 4-6, 6-1 6-4.
In the ladies’ doubles Lucy Hamilton and Susie Taylor were crowned champions after Heather Byrne (partnering Hilary Austin) unfortunately had to pull out due to injury. John and Bill took to the court again for the men’s doubles (on opposite sides). John Howells and Andrew Sanders won 6-4, 6-3 against Bill Austin and Duncan Tullis.
Bill Austin made his third appearance of the day in the mixed doubles, partnering Kerry Johnson. They won the final match, defeating Andrew Sanders and Lucy Hamilton 6-3, 6-4.
Well done to all competitors and a big thank you to all volunteers who helped on the day.
The results: Huge congratulations to our 2022 champions:
Men’s Singles: John Howells bt Bill Austin 4-6 6-1 6-4
Ladies Singles: Kerry Johnson bt Magda D’Ingeo 7-6- 6-3
Men’s Doubles: John Howells and Andrew Sanders bt Bill Austin and Duncan Tullis 6-4 6-3
Ladies Doubles: Lucy Hamilton and Susie Taylor bt Heather Byrne and Hilary Austin w/o (injury)
Mixed Doubles: Bill Austin and Kerry Johnson bt Andrew Sanders and Lucy Hamilton 6-3 6-4
Thanks so much to everyone involved in the day:
- To the umpires; Graham, Tim and Duncan
- To the ladies who organised the teas and cakes
- To Tim for organising the whole event, setting everything up and sorting out all the trophies and to Graham for presenting the trophies on the day
Yet another finals day to remember!
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