The 2023 Aitken Courts “Cowes Open” Fun Tennis Tournaments
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SINGLES • DOUBLES • SOCIAL DOUBLES
15th May - 2nd July 2023
** Winners trophies for all three tournaments will be awarded at the Hog Roast Supper Fundraiser **
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By entering, players agree to:
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Take part at their own risk and vouch for their own fitness to be able to compete
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Arrange a convenient time to play their scheduled match directly with their opponent via email or text
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Play their matches in the spirit of a fun competition and conduct themselves accordingly
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Report the match scores back to the organiser on the same day if possible
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Having the tournament match draws and the results publicised on the “Tennis in the Park” facebook page and on this webpage so all entrants can remain informed on how the competition is progressing
Each match will be best of 3 sets with the result being either win or lose, and the number of games won and lost included in the group scoring. Standard tennis scoring: 15/30/40/Deuce/Advantage and a tie-breaker at 6 games all in a set, except for the 3rd set if applicable. The match is self-umpired and self-scored in the spirit of a fun competition. All results/scores should be sent to organiser Mike Christie immediately on completion of a match by emailing him here.
2023 Cowes Open - Singles
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Champion: Martyn Bailey
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Runner-Up: Richard Hughes
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2022 Cowes Open - Singles
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Champion: Richard Cleveley
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Runner-Up: John Davis
GROUP A
Martyn Bailey
Dan Jones
Richard Cleveley
David Robinson
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Martyn Bailey
def.
David Robinson
6-1 6-0
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Dan Jones
def.
David Robinson
6-1 6-0
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Martyn Bailey
def.
Dan Jones
6-0 6-0
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David Robinson
def.
Richard Cleveley
Walkover
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Dan Jones
def.
Richard Cleveley
Walkover
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Martyn Bailey
def.
Richard Cleveley
Walkover
CHAMPION
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GROUP B
Ed Grover
Richard Hughes
John Davis
Graham Hinton
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Ed Grover
def.
John Davis
6-4 6-3
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Richard Hughes
def.
Ed Grover
6-2 6-4
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Graham Hinton
def.
Ed Grover
6-1 6-3
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Richard Hughes
def.
John Davis
6-3 6-3
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Graham Hinton
def.
John Davis
5-7, 6-0, 6-0
SEMI-FINAL
Martyn Bailey
(Winner of Group A)
def.
Graham Hinton
(Runner-Up of Group B)
Walkover
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Richard Hughes
(Winner of Group B)
vs.
Dan Jones
(Runner-Up of Group A)
6-4 7-6 (5)
FINAL
Martyn Bailey
def.
Richard Hughes
6-0 6-0
Doubles
Each match will be best of 3 sets with the result being either win or lose, and the number of games won and lost included in the group scoring. Standard tennis scoring: 15/30/40/Deuce/Advantage and a tie-breaker at 6 games all in a set, except for the 3rd set if applicable. The match is self-umpired and self-scored in the spirit of a fun competition. All results/scores should be sent to organiser Mike Christie immediately on completion of a match by emailing him here. The 'Highest Scoring Runner-Up' with be the team with the most sets won, followed by the most games won during the Group Stage.
2023 Cowes Open - Doubles
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Champions: Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
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Runners-Up: Yen Edwards & Mark Edwards
2022 Cowes Open - Doubles
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Champions: Mike Christie & Edward Lee
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Runners-Up: Jacqueline Kelly & Liz Eldridge
GROUP A
Ed Grover & Will Ainslie
Christine Calver & Richard Knight
Yen Edwards & Mark Edwards
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Ed Grover & Will Ainslie
def.
Christine Calver & Richard Knight
6-4 6-3
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Yen Edwards & Mark Edwards
def.
Christine Calver & Richard Knight
7-6 (5) 6-1
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Yen Edwards & Mark Edwards
def.
Ed Grover & Will Ainslie
Walkover
CHAMPIONS
Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
GROUP B
Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
Stephen Brooks & Paul Jasicki
Sarah Edwards & Jan Smith
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Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
def.
Stephen Brooks & Paul Jasicki
6-0 6-3
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Stephen Brooks & Paul Jasicki
def.
Sarah Edwards & Jan Smith
Walkover
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Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
def.
Sarah Edwards & Jan Smith
Walkover
FINAL
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Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
def.
Yen Edwards & Mark Edwards
6-2 6-0
Social Doubles
2023 Cowes Open 'Social Doubles'
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GOLD - Graham Hinton & Gino Wooldridge
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SILVER - Gill Corby & Maria Moore
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BRONZE - Karen Weetman & Leo Johnson
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Other Teams: Alison Evans & Judy Thomas, Christine Calver & Richard Knight, George Lemonofides & Jenny-Lynn Walker, Samantha Greville & Yen Edwards, Suzanne Steen & Sandy Steen, Val O'Reilly & Sarah Williams, Jo Townsend & Stephen Brooks, Jane-Louise Moore & Mark Edwards
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2022 Cowes Open 'Social Doubles'
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GOLD - Pete Newlands & Yen Edwards
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SILVER - Jo Townsend & Suzanne Steen
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BRONZE - Gill Corby & Jenny-Lynn Walker