The Risbygate Junior Tournament finals weekend was held in dreadful conditions, particularly on the Saturday. The very patient competitors accepted and made the best of the inclement weather, and thanks also to coach Marlene Joubert and her willing helpers for ensuring that the tournament was completed on schedule.
The results are opposite and photographs below.
The Floating Trophy for the most improved player, who displayed excellent team spirit and a very high attendance at coaching sessions, was a member of the Boys U14 Aegon League team, Tim Evans, who proudly accepted the trophy.
This was the 6th year of the Tournament under the guidance of Marlene Joubert. Marlene was very grateful to the parents who ensured that matches were played within the deadlines. There were 35 entries this season.
Results:
Boys Singles U14
Jake Eady beat Tim Erimhan 6-3, 7-6
Boys Doubles U14
Jake Eady and Jimi Clayton beat Peter Whisenant and Sam Goddard 6-3, 6-4
Hard Ball Category (no age barrier)
George Sanders beat Max van den Oort 6-4, 6-2
Plate category U14
Tom Warnock beat Danny Lines 2-6, 7-5, 10-8, in what was the closest final of the weekend.
Boys U16 Singles
Thomas Tuson beat Jonny Sjolin 7-6, 6-2
Boys Doubles U16
Thomas Tuson and Sam Ellis became a second time winner in beating Tom McLoughlin and Nick Soper 6-3, 6-3
Right: Veritable Rogues Gallery! A great bunch of budding champions with their coach Marlene Joubert.
Below: U14 Doubles competitors Peter Whisenant, Sam Goddard, Jake Eady and Jimi Clayton.
Left:
U16 Doubles competitors:
Sam Ellis, Thomas Tuson, Tom Mcloughlin and Nick Soper
