The men’s Saturday team carried on from its 8-1 at Barnsley last week with another convincing win, this time at home to Graves C.
In round one John Firth and Tim Robinson beat the visitors first pair by 6-3, 6-4 whilst Mick Mason and Matt Metcalfe beat the seconds by 6-0, 6-1 and Alin Carniriu and Steve Hill beat the thirds by 6-4, 6-4. In the second round John and Tim beat the seconds by 6-1, 6-2 while Mick and Matt beat the thirds by 6-3, 6-2 but Steve and Alin lost to the firsts by 2-6, 4-6. That left the match at 5-1 after two rounds so a victory was certain. John and Tim beat the thirds by 6-2, 6-2 and Alin and Steve beat the seconds by 6-2, 6-2 but Mick and Matt lost to the firsts by 4-6, 2-6.
Final match score Rubbers – 7-2, Sets 14-4 Games 96-56.