TAVISTOCK Tennis Club for the second week running were able to complete a full programme of matches in the league.
Results were mixed with some wide score margins, both for and against, which did not always depict the standard of play.
Results for week 3 - Seniors: Men?s A team lost 4-5 at home against St Budeaux A in a match which hinged on two crucial tie-break sets, the club coming close to winning its first A match. Sean Jefferson/Ray Hinton v their 1st pair; 7-5, 6-3: v 2nd pair; 4-6, 6-7. Chris Hill/Jonathan Stephens v their 1st pair; 3-6, 6-7: v 2nd pair; 6-1, 1-6, 7-6.
B team lost 4-6 at home against Ivybridge C. Bernard Mowle/Eirian Jones v their 1st pair; 6-4, 2-6, 7-6: v 2nd pair; 0-6, 3-6. Phil Harbottle/Owen Locker v their 1st pair; 3-6, 3-6: v 2nd pair; 6-7, 6-4, 6-2.
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C team lost 0-8 away against Russell Ave A. Damian Heard/Josh Sutton v their 1st pair; 4-6, 3-6: v 2nd pair; 2-6, 4-6. Bill Sparks/Ray Stenning (playing in his first match) v their 1st pair; 2-6, 0-6: v 2nd pair; 2-6, 2-6.
D team lost 0-8 at home against Liskeard. David Isaac/Mike Jefferies v their 1st pair; 1-6, 1-6: v 2nd pair; 3-6, 4-6. Peter Rodgers/Rick Read v their 1st pair; 1-6, 1-6: v 2nd pair; 3-6, 5-7.
Ladies? A team won 8-0 away against Hill Lane A. Tric Locker/Tori Cunningham v their 1st pair; 6-4, 6-4: v 2nd pair; 6-0, 6-0. Sue Parsons/Sara Whyman v their 1st pair; 6-3, 7-5: v 2nd pair; 6-0, 6-0.
B team lost 0-8 away to Ivybridge D where the club had to adjust to the new indoor courts. Sue Hughes/Liz Loosemore v their 1st pair; 2-6, 3-6: v 2nd pair; 4-6, 4-6. Barbara Watson/Babette Jackson v their 1st pair 2-6, 3-6: v 2nd pair; 4-6, 3-6.
C team won 8-1 at home against St Mellion B. Sue Whitman/Anne Bruce v their 1st pair; 7-5, 6-4: v 2nd pair; 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. Annie Jefferies/Di Kersey v their 1st pair; 6-2, 6-1: v 2nd pair; 6-2, 6-2.
Juniors: First team won 53-28 away against St Budeaux, a good win for the club as St Budeaux were champions last year. Russell Rice v their 1st player; 4-6, 6-0. James Martin/Ashley Rice v their 1st pair; 7-5, 6-4. James v their 2nd player; 6-3, 6-4. Russell/Ashley v their 2nd pair; 7-5, 6-1.
Third team lost 13-53 away against Ivybridge A who fielded a strong team. George Batt v their 1st player; 5-6 (short tie break), 0-6. Tom Walters/Josh Evans v their 1st pair; 2-6, 1-6. Tom v their 2nd player; 0-6, 1-6. George/Josh v their 2nd pair; 1-6, 3-6.