Rise to the challenge!  *Men’s Singles Tournament.*
The Lawn Tennis “Men’s Singles” matches were dramatically fought out over the weekend 3rd and 4th September.
Although there were only 6 entries the quality of the tennis was superb, with some great matches.
Neil McCue showed his skill by beating Vince Venus comfortably, to set up a semi final meeting with Hugh Latham.
The other side of the draw was a complete contrast with Mike Garside beating Ivan Snell in a tight 3 set match, setting up a semi final against Joe Dodgson.
 
Sadly after only 4 games Neil had to retire injured after turning his ankle when Hugh lobbed him.
In the other semi Mike took the first set on a tie break then Joe broke early in the second when rain stopped play. They resumed the next morning when Joe took both sets and set up a repeat of last year’s final.
 
The final was expertly umpired by Caroline MacDowell and had some excellent exchanges between Joe and Hugh, but Hugh raised his level to win more of the important points, taking the set 6-2. Sadly again, Joe injured his Achilles tendon and had to retire giving the title once more to Hugh.
 
Hugh can now be known as the Novac Djokovic of Seacourt… as all his opponents have retired injured after playing him (as in the US open) and also being number one for a very long time… Well done Hugh!
Many thanks go to Caroline MacDowell and Hugh Latham, of the Lawn Tennis committee, for scheduling the event… and to all those players who entered.