Finals day serves up a feast of tennis
Bridport Tennis Club held it’s annual Finals Day on Sunday 29th September with 6 outstanding
matches taking place in windy and challenging conditions.
In the Men’s Singles final Nick Wright beat Marc McNaughton 6-2, while Heather Hooper beat
Janet Clayton 6-4 in the Ladies’ Singles final. Nick Wright then went on to win the Men’s Doubles with partner Mark Oppe, narrowly beating Scott Carson and John Snape 7-6 after a thrilling tie-break finish. Meanwhile Hannah Skellern and Jacqui Mitchell secured the Ladies’ Doubles trophy by beating Jill Christison and Jan Parker 6-1. Finally, in the Open Mixed Doubles Huw Rees and Janice Retter beat Alan Cash and Billy Lintell 7-6 after another absorbing tie-break while in the Veteran’s Mixed Doubles Heather Hooper and Mark Oppe beat Julian Jones and Janet Clayton 6-2.
Many thanks to all who came along to support the tournament and to local Garage Greig & Allen
who generously sponsored the event. Bridport Tennis Club welcomes everyone interested in
playing tennis, please visit our website to find out when to come along and how to join us