On a sunny but slightly breezy Saturday on the 26thof September Saltford tennis club held their annual men’s and ladies doubles club finals. Unfortunately, due to Covid guidelines there were no spectators but those of us that were there in an official capacity were treated to two really competitive finals both going to a third and deciding set.
The ladies final was between Judith Townsend & Jessica Fell and Sally Hunter & Alison Birkett. Judith and Jess took the first set 6:2 with Sally and Alison winning the second set 6:4. The third set was a nip and tuck affair with each pair taking the lead at various times. Judith and Jessica finally won the set 7:5 thus becoming the Saltford ladies doubles champions
The mens final was contested between Lucas Richards & Ryan Bullock and Simon Perkins & Alex Beckett. Both Alex and Ryan are new to the club and it was good to see them taking part. Simon and Alex took the first set 6:1 and raced into a 4:2 lead in the second set. Lucas and Ryan dug deep and took this set 6:4. Lucas and Ryan began to grow in confidence and finally won the third set 6:3. By winning this third set Lucas and Ryan took the men’s doubles title.