Sunday 8 June 2025

Heavy showers one day earlier did not dampen the excitement as Castle Hill Tennis Club held the 2025 edition of their mixed doubles tournament.

It was the Saffron Walden-based club's first big event of the year and the grass courts, although having had a soak, were dry enough to play on.

The tournament was played in a round robin format with 16 entrants and the final ended up being a well contested contest.

Keith Nuttal and Deb Lench found themselves 3-0 down before fighting back to 3-3.

But after some long rallies and games going to deuce, Alan Wells and Jane Carrol came out eventual winners by a 6-3 margin.