Tennis: Round-up of the winners at Catford Wanderers’ final day
Julian Langley’s one-year reign as Catford Wanderers’ club champion came to an end when he lost 2-6 6-3 (10-8 ) to the 2019 champion Lyndon Douglas at their finals day.
Langley looked set to retain his title, leading 5-1 in the deciding championship tie break, but Douglas battled back to cut out his earlier errors.
Annis Frimpong, 15, proved too strong for Julia Garling in retaining the ladies title on a 6-3 6-0 scoreline.
Frimpong’s big serve and powerful cross-court drives always had her in command.
She went on to win the ladies doubles with veteran partner Lilla Brown. They completely demolished holders Stephanie James and Julia Garling (6-3 6-1).
There was some consolation for James as she won the mixed title partnered by Douglas, triumphing 6-7 6-2 (10-3 ) against Martin O’Brien and Julia Garling.
Brian Brass and Julian Langley won the mens doubles, defeating Rob Dawbarn and Martin O Brien (7-6 6-4) and added the veterans doubles to their trophy cupboard, seeing off John Clay and Rob Dawbarn 6-4 6-3 .
The mixed plate event was won by Andy Hellier and Kylie Makhni, who beat John Townsend and Monica Romagnoli 6-1 6-4.
The Dave Elkins Trophy went to Gerry Taylor and Len Mulholland, who had a 6-2 7-5 win over John Dowsett and Liz Murphy.
Jeff Titus and Sarah Griffin accounted for John Townsend and Tae Catford 6-4 2-6 (10-5 ) in the Costelloe Cup final
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