TAVISTOCK Tennis Club completed a full programme of planned matches in the league last week where there were some good individual results.

In the first round of the P&DL Mixed Doubles Knockout Cup the club had a good start with a resounding win against Saltash.

Results, week 5 - Seniors: Men?s A team lost 4-5 at home against Ivybridge A, who are presently top of the table in division 1, in a close match which hinged on a crucial tie break. Linden Hardisty/Simon Prout v their 1st pair; 6-7, 6-4, 6-2: v 2nd pair; 6-4, 6-2. Simon Thomas/Sean Jefferson v their 1st pair; 3-6, 1-6: v 2nd pair; 3-6, 2-6.

B team won 6-5 away against Whiteford Rd A. Phil Harbottle/Bernard Mowle v their 1st pair; 6-1, 3-6, 6-3: v 2nd pair; 6-0, 7-5. Jonathan Stephens/Terry Lanchbery v their 1st pair; 6-4, 5-7, 0-6: v 2nd pair; 6-4, 6-7, 3-6.

C team lost 1-8 at home against Devonshire A who fielded a strong team. Chris Hill/Peter Rogers v their 1st pair; 3-6, 2-6: v 2nd pair; 3-6, 7-5, 2-6. Alan Bruce/ Terry Rose v their 1st pair; 3-6, 3-6: v 2nd pair; 2-6, 2-6.

D team won 5-4 away against East Cornwall A David Isaac/Bill Sparks v their 1st pair; 2-6, 6-2, 2-6: v 2nd pair; 6-1, 6-2. John Donellan/Paddy Shephard v their 1st pair; 4-6, 0-6, v 2nd pair 6-2, 6-2.

E team won 8-1 at home against Devonshire D which was a good win for the Club. Malcolm Tripp/David Arny v their 1st pair; 7-5, 6-3: v 2nd pair; 6-3, 6-4. Josh Brown/ Steve Fletcher v their 1st pair; 4-6, 6-3, 6-3: v 2nd pair; 6-3, 6-2.

Ladies? A team lost 4-6 away against Ivybridge C where in the interests of the game it was unfortunate that Ivybridge had to forfeit two sets, due to the late arrival of one pair, under league rules. Tric Locker/Tori Cunningham v their 1st pair; (2)-0 sets: v 2nd pair 1-2. Olga Rogers/Claudine Sparks v their 1st pair; (1)-2 sets: v 2nd pair; 0-2.

B team (away) won 7-3 at home to C team (both in division 4) and very much an ?in-house match?. B team names first. Anne Bruce/Sue Whitman v Josie Gerhold/Gaynor Pollard 6-0, 6-4: Anne/Sue v Babette Jackson/Melody Mason; 6-4, 6-3. Tric Mowle/Di Kersey v Josie/Gaynor; 6-4, 5-7, 6-4: Tric/Di v Babette/Melody; 6-3, 1-6, 0-6 (default set due Tric injury).

Juniors: B team lost 25-52 away against Hill Lane. Jamie Osborne v their 1st player; 1-6, 1-6. George Batt/Tom Bury v their 1st pair; 6-7, 6-4. Tom v their 2nd player; 4-6, 2-6. George/Jamie v their 2nd pair; 1-6, 4-6.

C team won 45-27 away against Whiteford Rd. Rhys Dunford v their 1st player; 6-3, 6-3. Phil Webb/Aidan Mason v their 1st pair; 1-6, 6-2. Phil v their 2nd player; 6-0, 6-0, a good win where Phil played consistently. Rhys/Aidan v their 2nd pair; 6-7, 3-6.

PD&L Mixed Doubles Cup. Tavistock beat Saltash 17-1 at home, a resounding win for the club. The order of play comprised three pairs per club each pair playing the opposition?s three pairs, two sets. Tavistock team: Sue Whitman/Simon Thomas, Anne/Alan Bruce and Tric Locker Terry Lanchbery.