Men’s team kick off the season in style

Ridgeway@s Men’s team in Div 6 of the S & D LTA Men’s Leahgue kicked of the season in some style with a comprehensive 8-1 against near rivals Graves C.

In the first round of matches John firth and jamie Macefield beat the firsts by 6-0, 6-3, Rob Mtchell and Matt Metcalfe beat the seconds on a deciding tie-break after sets of 4-6, 6-4 had been shared.  Third couple Ben Kay and Harvey Marsh beat the thirds by 6-2, 6-3.  In the second round of matches Jamie and John beat the seconds in a deciding tie-break after sets of 4-6, 6-1, Rob and Matt beat the thirds by 6-2, 6-0 whilst Ben and Harvey beat the second Graves pair on a deciding tie-break after sets of 6-0, 3-6.  At 6 rubbers to nil after two rounds the match was already won but Ridgeway pressed on and Jamie and John beat the thirds by 6-1, 6-2, Rob and Matt beat the firsts by 6-2, 6-1 but Ben and Harvey lost to the first pair on a decising tie-break after sets of 4-6, 6-4.

Match score was Rubbers 8-1 and Sets of 17-5