Pic L/R - Suzy, Jane, Allan, Hayley, Debs, Jill, Nicola, Sarah, Adam, Elijah, Sam, Tom, Kasia & Stuart Neathey's Dad Brian 

The Stuart Neathey Memorial Tournament was held on August Bank Holiday Monday.

2 x 2 gender groups using League data was created and a random draw from Gp 1 men & Gp 2 women/Gp 2 men & GP 1 women took place. The non-league men were awarded a 15 love advantage for every game, however, if they won 2 consecutive games, they would lose that advantage for the following game. Elijah, Tom, Sam & Matt were only allowed a 1st serve against them (pretty challenging!!)

A set consisted of 4 games, after which the women switched partners and played a further 4 games.  Points were awarded individually. So each set had an individual maximum of 8 Pts

There would be 7 Rounds 

From Round 3 Elijah (partner Jill) & Sarah (partner Adam) were ahead 

In 2nd place was Frank (partner Jane) & Jill (partner Elijah).  It continued to play out for Sarah & Elijah through all remaining rounds, so booking their place in the Final.

Frank & Jill were still holding 2nd place. Then on the completion of the final round.......

Sam (partner Suzy) gained 7 Pts and overtook Frank, so Sam was through to the Final. Then Suzy (partner Sam) and Jane (partner Frank) gained points to level with Jill.

A count back occurred and Jill was eliminated.

Jane & Suzy then played singles and they agreed that the winner would be first player to reach 8 pts, A compelling match to watch changing ends at 4,8,& 12. getting to 6 all with Suzy taking the honours  into the Final with Sarah, Elijah and Sam.

Final Result 5 Pts Sarah & Elijah- 3 Pts for Suzy and Sam. 

1st Rd: Suzy & Sam 1 pt Sarah & Elijah 3 pt

2nd Rd: Suzy & Elijah 2 pt Sarah & Sam 2 pt

Congratulations to Elijah & Sarah the 2025 individual winners.