Swansea Tennis and Squash Club Club Champs 2025

Club Championships Report 2025 – Where Do We Start?

In mid-June, entries opened for what became our largest Club Championships ever, an incredible 26 events (or 37, including the back draws!).

And wow, did our members respond. We had over 300 entries in the adult events alone, making this year’s competition the biggest in our club’s history. The enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and community spirit shown by everyone were simply outstanding,proof that our tennis section is absolutely thriving. Long may it continue!

This year, we expanded the line-up to make the Championships even more inclusive. We introduced Men’s and Ladies’ 50+ Singles events, added a Social American Doubles event, and created two tiers of the Parent & Child Cup due to its growing popularity.

Once again, the Men’s Singles was huge, with over 40 players taking part! The Parent & Child (Teen) event was another highlight, with 26 players enjoying great matches and even greater fun.

But without doubt, the standout events of the summer were the two American Doubles tournaments that kicked off the Championships in July. We had 15 players in the Social event and 26 in the Team Player event, both fantastic events full of laughter, camaraderie, and great tennis, with players mixing across groups and forming new friendships on court.

To top it all off, our very own Wimbledon superstar Mimi Xu presented medals and prizes. Mimi also announced that the club had been successful in its Sport Wales grant application, meaning courts 7, 8, and 9 are officially on their way!

The standard across the board was incredible. The Ladies’ Doubles featured some of the best pairs in Wales, while the Mixed Doubles draw was both huge (28 pairs!) and packed with quality.

A huge thank you to every single member who took part. Whether you entered to win or just to support the event, we truly appreciate your involvement and hope you enjoyed the experience.

We know scheduling matches, especially in doubles can be tricky, so thank you all for your efforts in keeping things moving. (Although… I am keeping a little black book for those who missed their deadlines....your cards are marked for next year! 😉)

Our youngest competitor, Guto Williams (aged 5), brought boundless energy and smiles to the courts, while our oldest participant, Norman Allnatt (82 years young), reminded us all that tennis really is a lifelong sport.

After two months and hundreds of friendly yet fiercely contested matches, we were left with 70 finalists, representing every corner of the club: juniors, seniors, first-team regulars, and social players alike. We were all set for what promised to be the greatest Finals Day on record…

…but the Welsh weather had other ideas! (More on that below...)

📊 2025 Club Championships by the Numbers

🎾 360 total entries
🏆 35 Club Champions crowned
⏱️ 8 weeks of competitive tennis
💪 Over 500 matches completed
👥 70 finalists
🏅 112 trophies awarded

☔ Finals Day – Saturday 20th September 2025

After months of glorious sunshine, the Welsh weather decided not to play ball. Of course it did, it wouldn’t be Finals Day without a bit of drama!

We had 37 finals scheduled across six courts, already a logistical challenge, even without rain. But this wasn’t just a drizzle… it was torrential from the early hours, with forecasts predicting no play at all.

By late morning, it was clear we had to rethink. We opted for a 3:00 PM start, prioritising the main draw finals. Then, as if by magic, the skies cleared and we were finally underway!

Courts 1, 2, and 3 came alive with top-quality tennis as Finals Day got off to a thrilling start. Sadly, the astro turf courts never fully recovered, and we had to make the difficult call to cancel all matches scheduled there.

A special apology to all the junior and senior finalists affected, it’s never easy to lose your big moment, but your patience and positivity were outstanding.

Still, we can’t complain too much we’ve had three years of sunshine in a row! This year, the rain finally caught up with us, but as always, our members’ flexibility and good humour shone through.

🎾 Now to the Tennis…

And what a show it was! The balcony was packed for much of the afternoon, the atmosphere electric, and the standard of tennis phenomenal.

The Singles Main Events produced two brand-new champions:

Ladies’ Singles – Ffion, who was in outstanding form, playing with real confidence and style to lift her first title.
Men’s Singles – Jacob Pearson, who delivered a rock-solid performance to finally get his name on the John Gregory Trophy — a fantastic achievement and a sign of more to come!

In the 8 & Under final, we had a repeat of the Welsh Championship showdown — Zander vs Charles. Two of the best 8-year-olds in the country putting on a masterclass right here at the club!

The 9 & Under final was just as thrilling — Theo and Charles showing incredible movement, skill, and composure. Three future stars for sure!

In the Mixed Doubles, fan favourite Nick Rees teamed up with Bec Cobley to take on Nia and Jacob. It was an absolute thriller, high-quality rallies, huge winners, and plenty of balcony gasps! In the end, Nick found another gear in the championship tie-break to clinch victory for his team and send the crowd wild.

📸 All photos and highlights can be found on our social media pages — make sure to check them out!

👏 Notable Mentions

A huge shoutout to everyone who reached multiple finals this year, too many to list, which says everything about the depth and talent at the club right now.

Special recognition goes to:

Peter North – Three finals, two titles, and one still to play. A brilliant year for one of our most consistent performers.
Evan Williams – Another triple-finalist who’s shown real maturity and composure this season.
Ben Nash – The doubles machine! Three consecutive Men’s Doubles titles and still unbeaten. Incredible consistency.
Kylie, Bec, Kim, Alex, Jacob, Mark, Cam, and James W – All thoroughly deserved their finals spots after huge improvements this year and becoming key team players.
Corrinne & Tesni – The mother–daughter duo who stole hearts (and the title!) in the Ladies’ 110 Doubles against Michelle and Jenny.
And finally, this year truly belonged to the girls, from juniors like Mahum, Grace, Imogen, and Sara shining in their age groups, to Ffion, Nia, Lily, and Elin dominating senior events. The future of our women’s tennis looks very bright indeed!

🙌 Finals Day Thank You

None of this would be possible without a huge team effort.

Coaching Team
A massive thank you to Holly Reason, Jack Farren, Jacob Davies, Gethin Morgan, James Williams, James O’Brien, Dylan Ferguson, Evan Williams, and Rhodri Lloyd.
You volunteered your time to run junior events all summer and kept Finals Day running smoothly, brilliant effort all round!

Trophies
Thanks to Wendy and El Lightbody for the last-minute engraving missions,your attention to detail ensures every champion gets their special moment.

Evening Entertainment
Huge thanks to Mike Woozley for organising the DJ, ice cream van, and much of the evening fun one of our best nights yet! And to Wendy, who once again led the raffle, raising over £400... fantastic!
Max delivered another top-notch performance as Club Compère (think Michael Barrymore in his prime — pre-scandal!) and El wrapped up the evening perfectly with a brilliant season summary and awards presentation.
Finally, a big thanks to Gareth Hurlow, my right-hand man throughout the day, your behind-the-scenes help was invaluable.

The Bar Team
To Holly and Ella, who worked tirelessly all day, you kept everyone refreshed and smiling right through to the night. Brilliant job!

💰 A Profitable Success

Now in its fourth year, the Championships are fully self-sufficient. Once all costs are settled, we expect around £500 profit, and the bar also took over £1,200 on the day, a great return considering the weather cut things short. A brilliant result both on and off the court!

🏆 End of Year Tennis Awards 2025

Our annual Tennis Team Celebration & Awards was held on Finals Day, in front of a packed clubhouse buzzing with energy, the perfect setting to celebrate an extraordinary season.

We’ve enjoyed one of the most successful years in our history, with teams across all levels producing brilliant tennis.

🥇 Team Success

This summer was full of silverware and promotions:

Men’s 1st Team – Prem 2 Champions
Men’s 2nd Team – Division 1 Champions (undefeated)
Men’s 3rd Team – Division Champions (undefeated)
Men’s 4th Team – Division Champions
Men’s NCL Team – Champions
Ladies’ 3rd Team – Champions
Ladies’ 4th Team – Promotion

A special mention must go to the Men’s Section. Across all five teams, they suffered just three losses all season, and every one of those was a narrow 3–3 defeat. That level of dominance is almost unheard of and may be a record that stands for years to come.

🌟 Individual Awards

Men’s Team Player of the Year – Jacob Pearson
Ladies’ Team Player of the Year – El Lightbody
Junior Player of the Year – Sara Thomas
Most Promising Players – Charles Preece & Zander Watkins
Most Improved Junior – Evan Williams
Most Improved Adult – Carys Alder
Clubman of the Year – Gareth Harlow
Team of the Year – The Men’s Section

A huge congratulations to every single player who represented the club this season. The strength, passion, and togetherness within our tennis section are something truly special. Team tennis at the club is booming, long may that continue!

🎬 Closing Thoughts

What a year! The 2025 Club Championships captured everything that makes our club so special, community spirit, fierce competition, teamwork, and fun.

From our youngest players taking their first swings to seasoned competitors chasing another title, everyone played their part in creating something unforgettable.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered, volunteered, supported, or cheered from the sidelines. Events like this are what keep our club thriving, and the sense of pride and togetherness we’ve shared these past months is something we can all be proud of.

Here’s to another brilliant year of tennis and to an even bigger and better Club Championships 2026.

A review of what worked well (and what we can improve) is already underway, if you have any ideas, please get in touch. We’d love to hear them!

David Williams
Head Coach – Swansea Tennis and Squash Club
📞 07791 581115

Club Championship Champions Roll of Honour 2025

Men’s Singles

Main Draw Champion: Jacob | Runner-up: Henry
Plate Champion: Cam | Runner-up: Evan
Bowl Champion: Mark | Runner-up: James

Ladies’ Singles

Main Draw Champion: Ffion | Runner-up: Tesni
Plate Champion: Kylie | Runner-up: Alex

Men’s Doubles

Main Draw Champions: Nick & Ben | Runners-up: Geoff & Henry
Plate Champions: [TBC] | Runners-up: [TBC]

Ladies’ Doubles

Main Draw Champions: Lily & Nia | Runners-up: Chloe & Michelle
Plate Champions: Tesni & Corinne | Runners-up: Amy & Ali

Mixed Doubles

Main Draw Champions: Nick & Bec | Runners-up: Jacob & Nia
Plate Champions: Nettie & Paul | Runners-up: Kim & Ian

Men’s 110 Club

Main Draw Champions: Paul & Pete | Runners-up: Gareth & Ian
Plate Champions: Paul & Ben | Runners-up: Mike & Mark

Ladies’ 110 Club

Main Draw Champions: Tesni & Corinne | Runners-up: Jenny & Michelle
Plate Champions: [TBC]

Men’s 50+ Open

Main Draw Champion: Pete | Runner-up: Mike
Plate Champion: Mike | Runner-up: Max

Ladies’ 50+ Open

Main Draw Champion: Jenny| Runner-up: Kylie

Juniors

18 & Under

Boys’ Singles Champion: Gautam | Runner-up: Jack
Girls’ Singles Finalists: Ffion vs Imogen
Boys’ Doubles Champion: Evan & Jacob | Runner-up: Gautam & Isaac
Girls’ Doubles Finalists: Imogen & Sara vs Rhiannon & Sinemus

14 & Under

Boys’ Champion: Cai | Runner-up: Theo
Girls’ Champion: Mahum | Runner-up: Eve

12 & Under

Boys’ Champion: Adarsh | Runner-up: Ollie
Girls’ Champion Grace | Runner-up: Mahum

11 & Under Mixed

Champion: Roland | Runner-up: Jacob

9 & Under Mixed

Champion: Charles | Runner-up: Theo

8 & Under Mixed

Champion: Charles | Runner-up: Zander

16 & Under

Boys’ Champion: Cai | Runner-up: Adarsh
Girls’ Champion: Imogen| Runner-up: Mahum

Social Competitions

American Doubles (Social Players): Champion Jack | Runner-up Gareth H
American Doubles (Team Players): Champion Laurence | Runner-up Nigel

Club Championship Draws 2025

Mens Singles - Main Draw | Plate | Bowl | Shield

Ladies Singles - Main Draw | Plate Finalists - Tesni vs

Mens Doubles - Main Draw | Plate

Ladies Doubles - Main Draw | Plate Chloe and Michelle vs

Mixed Doubels - Main Draw | Plate Nick and Bec vs Jacob and Nia

Mens 110 Club - Main Draw | Plate Finalists - Paul and Pete vs Gareth and Ian

Ladies 110 Club - Main Draw | Plate

Mens 50+ Open - Main Draw | Plate Finalist - Pete vs Geoff/Jez

Ladies 50+ Open - Main Draw Finalists - Kylie vs Jenny B

Boys 18 Singles - Main Draw Finalists - Gautam vs Jack

Girls 18 Singles - Main Draw Finalists - Ffion vs Imogen

Boys 18 Doubles - Main Draw Finalits - Gautam/Isaac vs

Girls 18 Doubles - Main Draw - Finalists - Imogen and Sara vs Rhiannon and Sinemus

American Doubles Social Players - Finalists - James, Max, Evan and Jack

American Doubles Team Players - Finalists - Laurence, Fatma, Marilyn and Elena

Presidents Cup - Nettie and Gareth vs Stu and El

Tournament Schedule

Round of 64: 19th July – 30th July
Round of 32: 19th July – 10th August
Round of 16: 19th July – 17th August
Quarter-Finals: 19th July – 31st August
Semi-Finals: 19th July – 13th September
Finals Day: Saturday, 20th September

Dates of on the day Events

8 and Under Mixed - Wednesday 6th August 1.15pm - Finalists Charles and Zander

9 and Under Mixed - Wednesday 13th August 1.15pm - Finalists Charles and Theo

11 and Under Mixed - Wednesday 6th August 1.15pm - Finalists Roland and Jacob

12 and Under Boys - Friday 8th August 1.15pm - Finalists Adarsh vs Ollie

12 and Under Girls - Friday 8 August 1.15pm - Finalists Grace vs Mahum

14 and Under Boys - Friday 15th August 1.15pm - Finalists Cai vs Theo

14 and Under Girls -Friday 15th August 1.15pm - Finalists Mahum vs Eve

16 and Under Boys - Wednesday 20th August 1.15pm - Finalists Cai vs Adarsh

16 and Under Girls - Wednesday 20th August 1.15pm - Finalists Mahum vs Imogen

American Doubles Social Players - Saturday 19th July - Laurence, Fatma, Marilyn and Elena

American Doubles Team Players - Saurday 19th July -James, Max, Evan and Jack

Parent and Child Cup 10 and Under - Sunday 7th of September -

Parent and Child Cup Open Age Group - Sunday 7th of September -Aidan/Pete vs Dylan/Rhian

All players can sign up for any of the junior events listed above via the link below. Entries will remain open until the day of the event - Clubspark / Ace Tennis Coaching / Holiday Camps

Club Championships 2025 – Rules & Format

Scheduling

All players are expected to follow the tournament schedule and complete matches in a timely manner to ensure the smooth running of the event.
If you are having difficulty arranging a match, please contact David Williams as soon as possible. Players are encouraged to use the official Club WhatsApp groups to find opponents and contact details, use the following whats app groups 'Men’s Section 2025' and the 'Ladies Section 2025'.
Please use the groups to locate opponents only — match arrangements should be made via private messages to avoid unnecessary group spam.

Finals Day: All finals will take place on Saturday 20th September.
If a finalist is unable to play on that day for any reason, the losing semi-finalist will be invited to take their place as a lucky loser.

Scoring Format

Round of 64 and Round of 32: Matches will be first to 9 games, with a Championship tiebreak (first to 10 points, win by 2) if the score reaches 8–8. Players may mutually agree to play a full best-of-three sets match if they prefer.
Quarter-Finals onwards:Matches will be best of three sets. If the match reaches a third set, a Championship tiebreak will decide the winner.
After each match, the winner must record the result on the official scoreboards located inside the clubhouse.

Etiquette & Spirit of the Event

This tournament is a celebration of how far we’ve come as a tennis community — not Wimbledon!
While we all enjoy a competitive match, please remember to play in a friendly, respectful spirit, and embrace the fun and togetherness that the Club Championships represent.

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