Friday, October 31st, saw the final instalment of the Clash of the Clubs for 2025.

Established since 2012, Clash of the Clubs is a ratings competition for players in mini tennis and junior tennis from Wadebridge,  Launceston and Bude. 

In addition to the ratings competition, the clash of the clubs offers a point for attendance, points for matches played, and points for matches won. The club with the most points are crowded champions. 

Wadebridge were the host club and reigning champions Launceston travelled in numbers. 

A wet and windy day did not dampen an unforgettable day.  10 mini reds saw points for all three clubs with Isaac La Broy (Bude)

Win the youngest age group of the day.

Mini orange saw 4 competitors with the older brother of Isaac La Broy - Henry win the orange event for Bude.

6 Mini greens followed with Hamish Morshed of Launceston win a very competitive event. 

The junior girls saw a home win for Wadebridge with the fast improving 

Elsa Chapman taking the title 

The junior boys event unfolded with Aslan Ferguson (Wadebridge) and Owen Worth (Launceston) reach the final. 

Before the final Launceston were leading Wadebridge by one point on the clash of the club's leader board,  48-47.

With a point for each match played and each match won it was all to play for. 

Aslan played a very solid match to win in straight sets. Scores were level. 

Never before has clash of the club's finished level and it had to be decided. 

Two players from Launceston and two players from Wadebridge were sent out to play a doubles tie break to seven points with a sudden death point should it get to 6-6.

Aslan Ferguson and Oscar Brown took to the court for Wadebridge and Owen Worth and Johan Perry for Launceston. Could it get move dramatic?

What unfolded could not be scripted, 1-5 to Launceston with Owen and Johan playing solid tennis, hitting winners and forcing errors from Wadebridge.  2-6 and match point Launceston. Aslan and Oscar lower the tempo and force errors from Launceston who are aware they require just one more point. 

2-6 becomes 6-6, Wadebridge win the deciding point and it is the first time they took the lead and Oscar and Aslan secure the title for Wadebridge. 

Final leader board 

Wadebridge 50 points 

Launceston 49 points 

Bude 35 points 

My thanks to all players,  parents and extended family and friends who supported the event. 

James Brobin