Three high-quality finals were fought on Sunday in front of a good crowd basking and BBQing in glorious sunshine in the garden and patio areas, all demonstrations of how the standard has risen in the last 12 months. Plus we benefited from the skills of a professional umpire in Linda Wilson, Louise’s mother.
Giorgina and Kirsty just edged Morvern and Melanie 6-4 0-6 7-5: a strange set sandwiched between two tight ones; sharp volleying and Giorgina’s serve turned the first, Morvern and Mel romped through the second and there was very little in the the third.
Vincent Quinery retained his crown despite a strong challenge from Mike Adcock, who had two set points at 6-5 in the first but lost the tiebreak; Vincent then turned the screws to win 7-6 6-0.
Much to the dismay of the seniors, Crystal, our top junior, took the Ladies Singles by storm, putting out Giorgina and Melanie en route to the final where Morvern was her victim by 6-1 6-1; she produced an impressive display of power serving and consistent stroke play and despite several long rallies, Crystal emerged a worthy new champion- the first of many Grafton triumphs no doubt as she is only 15!
The date for the Mixed and Mens Doubles finals will be broadcast soonest.
