Battling for runner-up
Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00
A recent report from Theo's Mum Bethan:
Pershore Junior player Theo Houston finished runner up in a Grade 4 U12 event at David Lloyd Derby over the Xmas period. After winning his first round match in straight sets, Theo overcame the number 1 seed 4-1, 4-0 in the semi final with a positive display of attacking tennis to set up a final against an old adversary from Leicestershire.
In a full blooded encounter, Theo lost the first set 4-1 but stayed positive to battle back to take the 2nd set 4-1 to level the match. His opponent got off to a terrific start in the 3rd set tie break finding himself 9-4 up, Theo continued to fight hard for each point before eventually going down 10-8.
Both boys showed great determination and sportsmanship throughout the final and carried on the friendly rivalry in the swimming pool afterwards with swimming races and a game of water polo!