On a glorious afternoon weatherwise, Ridgeway’s men’s team beat Beauchief D at Ridgeway by 4-0. In the first round of matches Glyn Rudge and Danny Lidster beat the visitors number one pair by the convincing score of 6-0, 6-1 whilst Dave Bramhall and Mick Mason beat the second pair by 6-3, 6-4. In the second round Glyn and Danny beat the second pair by 6-3, 6-3 whilst Dave and Mick beat the first pair by 6-3, 7-5.
Final match score was Rubbers 4-0, Sets 8-0, Games 49-22.
As its Bank Holiday Monday and the weather is set to be good for a change, we are looking to hold a fun morning of tennis on Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30 to around 12.30 to 1.00
There will be some light refreshments although the pavilion will not be open.
The usual Covid rules on social distancing and safety will still apply.
On a rain affected evening Ridgeway managed to complete the Works League match against Moorgate A at Ridgeway but lost the match by 0-4. The match was late starting due to a heavy cloudburst at just before 6:00 pm but play eventually got under way and the match was then completed without futher interruption.
First couple Danny Lidster and Glyn Rudge had two good close rubbers, losing 7-9 in each one whilst Ben Kay and Rob Mitchell lost by 4-9 to the second Moorgate pair and by 0-9 to the firsts.
Final match score: Rubbers 0-4 Games 18-36
The Mixed Doubles made its first ever visit to Rustlings Tennis Club but came away on the wrong end of the score with a 4-0 defeat. Rob Mitchell partnered Vicky Hukin whilst Lucy Mitchell partnered Keith Hukin.
In the first round Rob and Vicky lost to the first Rustlings pair on a long tie-break after sets were shared at 6-4, 1-6. Keith and Lucy took on the Rustlings second pair first of all but lost by 5-7, 2-6.
In the second round of matches Rob and Vicky lost to the second pair by 1-6, 4-6 whilst Keith and Lucy lost by 5-7, 0-6 to the first pair.
Final score was Rubbers 0-4, Sets, 1-7 and Games were 24-48.
Ecclesall B came to Ridgeway on Saturday 22nd and left with two points after a comfortable 4-0 win. With a team that would usually play at a higher level than Div 5, they made it hard going for the Ridgeway four to get a foothold in any of the rubbers. Rob MItchell and Dave Bramhall lost to the first couple by 0- 6, 3-6 while Mick Mason and Keith Hukin lost to the seconds by 0-6,0-6. In the second round of matches Rob and Dave lost 0-6, 1-6 tothe seconds whilst Mick and Keith lost to the firsts by 2-6, 1-6. Final match score was Rubbers 0-4, Sets 0-8, Games 7-48.
The Works League team suffered a 4-0 defeat at Swinden House on Wednesday night. There was late drama as Ridgeway had to juggle players with one dropping out eraly morning and one not appearing after some communication breakdown. Once underway however it was the home team that triumphed by 4-0. Tim Robinson partnered John Hallgarth and Ben Kay partnered Dave Bramhall, Dave having made a late dash to get there to play. Tim and John lost to the first pair by 6-9 and thenh lost to the seconds by the same score. Ben and Dave lost to the second pair by 4-5 and then by 5-9 to the firsts.
Final match score was: rubbers 0-4, games 21-36.
The Mixed Doubles team gained the first win of what is hopefully a new era of competitive Mixed Doubles for the club. The win was a comprehensive 4-0 win at Stocksbridge so well done to the team. Captain Rob Mitchell partnered Lindy Payling as first pair and Keith and vicky Hukin played as second pair. Rob and Lindy beat the first pair 6-0, 6-1 and then went on to beat the seconds by 6-2, 6-4. Keith and Vicky successes were beating the second couple by 6-2, 7-5 and they then went on to beat the firsts by 6-2, 7-5. Well done to all concerned.
Final match score: Rubbers 4-0, Sets 8-0, Games 19-49
The weather was thje only winner when the men’s team suffered a second successive postponement on Saturday (14th) due to the rain soaked afternoon. Although it was not heavy rain when the players left the Ridgeway area is was absiolutely bouncing down when the team arrived at Hallam Grange up at Fulwood. Despite waiting until 2:30 pm for a sign of improvement it was just the same then. With a poor forecast for the rest of the afternoon, the team captains decided to re-arrange the match for the 3rd July. The fixture list has been amended accorduingly.
The LTA has now issued updated guidance for Players, Venues and Coaches in light of the latest Government announcement. It has also updated the Summary Grid. The new guidelines come into effect with effect from the 17th May. Members should read the Players guidance and Summary Grid via the link on the Home page. Initially things will not change at the club and, if they do, members will be notified. Social sessions will be managed as they have been so far this season. They are proving very popular.
In advance of the next stage of the easing of Covid restrictions the LTA has issued an updated Summary Grid which sets out what will be allowed from the 17th May. The full guidelines for Players and Venues will follow shortly. A link to the revised Summary Grid can be found on the Home page.