Graves Grade 4

Last weekend, Joshua Fowler traveled to Sheffield to play in the under 9 Graves Grade 4. Joshua beat fellow Thongsbridge player Kallum Reid, 7-5 7-2 in his first round. His quarter final was tougher, but he came through winning in 3 sets, 5-7 7-2 7-2. He played another Thongsbridge player, Lucy Newman, in the semi-finals. Joshua came out on top …

It’s an Esa Christmas Tree!

Congratulations to Esa on winning the best dressed this week! Esa’s amazing tree had some scary coaches’ faces on it as well as being decorated with tinsel! Well done to all the other children that dressed up this week, you all looked great! Enjoy the festive period and don’t eat too much chocolate! Have a very Merry Christmas and a …

Gabriella Grade 3

This weekend, Gabriella Lindley played in a grade 3. Gabriella played 3 matches, winning her first after her opponent withdrew, her second she had a convincing 4-0 4-1 win, and in the final she played another good game and won 4-0 4-1. Gabriella’s great attitude has helped her gain entry into a Grade 2 as this tournament was linked, meaning …

Leicester Grade 5

This weekend, Elizabeth Safonkina played in grade 5 event in Leicester. She had a very convincing run of wins to get to the final, beating her opponents 4-1 4-0, 4-0 4-0 and 4-1 4-1. Elizabeth then played an 8.2 in the final, and despite a few double faults, still managed to beat her opponent 4-1 4-1. Well done Elizabeth!

Grade 3 Success

Last weekend, Tommy Vale played a Grade 3 Under 9 event in Hull. He played 3 group matches and won them all, meaning Tommy qualified for the quarter-final. In the QG, Tommy played a difficult match but beat his opponent 7-5 8-6. Tommy then played in the semi-final where he won 7-3 7-3, meaning he was now in the final. …