TAVISTOCK Tennis Club held the finals of the Knock Out tournament on Saturday afternoon and later the opportunity to watch the Tavistock Carnival procession, accompanied by the many bands passing by on Plymouth Road.

This competition has been played over several months by a record number of participants, and the finals were exciting.

Phil Harbottle made it to three of the finals and was victorious in two, only being beaten by Luke Wakeley, who is a third of Phil's age in the last match, the men's singles.

Amanda Goodison also had two wins and her husband Max took part in one final as well as organising the event.

Vets' mixed doubles: Phil Harbottle and Hilary Picton won 6-1, 6-4, against Ray Hinton and Trica Mowle. Men's doubles: Phil Harbotte and Matt Smith won 7-5, 6-2 against Mike Webb and Max Goodison. Men's singles: Phil Harbottle v Luke Wakeley, who took the match to a nail biting third set, eventually winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

The Ladies singles: This match was played defensively, neither player giving points away but eventually Amanda Goodison won 6-3, 6-4 against Alice Anstee. Ladies' doubles. Amanda Goodison and Di Kersey winning 6-1, 6-4 against Roma McMahon & Ruth Newman.

The whole tournament was organised and played in a friendly and professional way. The cups were presented by the club's president, Norma Woodcock.

The committee would like to thank all the players who took part, Rod Watson for running the barbecue and all the members for their valuable help as well as the enthusiastic support of the families and friends of the players.