Announcement

Horatio Cary Seacourt Silver Racquet 2016 Champion

Posted by Seacourt Tennis Club on Feb 07 2016 at 03:28PM PST
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The 2016 Seacourt Silver Racquet concluded today with the two semi finals and Final being played

Conor Medlow was looking to secure a place in the final with the aim of winning the Silver Racquet for a third time, which has not been achieved by anyone else before. However an in form Marc Seigneur had different plans, defeating Conor 6/4, 6/3

Up next was Petworth Pro Tom Durak who had beaten Lewis Williams in the Quarter final to secure his place against Horatio. Horatio started strong and took a 5/3 lead. However Tom fought back to take the first set 6/5. Horatio was undeterred after letting the first set slip through his hands and took both the 2nd and 3rd set 6/1 to secure a showdown against Marc Seigneur

The Dedans and Bar were full of spectators, with a further 15 or so in the Galleries. This was in addition to the 100+ viewers around the world watching via Seacourt YouTube Channel.

Marc and Horatio traded games in the first set, with Horatio securing it 6/5. In the second set Horatio increased the pressure, trying to shut Marc out of the game, forcing multiple errors and securing the Silver Racquet 2016 title, 6/5, 6/2.

The presentation of the Trophies took place on court, with speeches from Chairman Gary Medlow, Managing Director Alex Garside and the Champion Horatio Cary.

Many thanks to Sponsors Neptune Investment Management, the numerous local sponsors, Adam Player for marking the 3 matches today, the Bar and Catering team and the Seacourt members who supported the event including billeting some of the players

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