Second event of the Albany and Districts Tennis League attracts 37 players across doubles and singles matches

The second leg of the Albany and Districts Tennis League featuring doubles and singles matches was held at the Lawley Park Tennis Club on Sunday. Thirty-seven players took part in the second event of the six-leg series run by OnCourt Tennis. The men’s A-grade singles competition attracted five players who played in a round robin format to determine final rankings. Vincent Brochard finished on top of the standings ahead of Kat Myburgh. Four teams faced off in the women’s A-grade doubles event, with Alex Riggall and Ellie Bigwood defeating Clare King and Katie Stan-Bishop after playing a round robin format on the day. The men’s B-grade doubles featured eight teams, split into two groups and played off in round robin qualifiers before a main draw final and consolation final. Andrew Sharpe and John Cannon took out the main draw final with a 6-1 result over Riley and Stephen Kerr. Simon Sandison and Tony Jones walked away victorious in the consolation final. Four teams played off in the women’s B-grade doubles event, with Jane Levett and Glenda Jones winning ahead of Dree Campbell and Margot Byrne. The women’s B-grade was also a round robin to determine final rankings. The league attracted their youngest ever player to enter and compete with eight-year-old Denby Sharpe impressing in his first taste of playing at the level. The third event will feature mixed doubles on Sunday, January 31. The first OnCourt Tennis Junior Singles Tournament will be played at Lawley Park this Sunday.