Over 40 Open Singles Championship 2026

With a strong draw of 8 professionals and 8 amateurs competing for this prestigious trophy.

With some great Tennis played throughout, the quarter-final stages, James Law beat  Nick Warner 6/2 6/2, Brook Hazelton from New York beat professional Jez Brodie 6/2 6/3, both playing a second time, James Law had a fantastic match against fellow professional Tom Durack 4th seed with James pulling out all the stops to take the first set 6/5, Tom getting away in the second set winning 6/1, some close games through final set, but it was Tom’s day taking the final set 6/1 and securing his place in the semi-final.

In the other half of the draw, fighting for their place in the semi-final, Adam Player, the 3rd seed, took on Brook Hazelton, with a perfect first set from Adam, dominating the match, winning it 6/0 and racing to a 4/2 lead in the second set, with Brook playing well, fought back to 5/5! And stole the set from Adam, now into the final set, Brook kept his nerve and took the match 6/2.

In the first semi-final, the holder and number 1 seed Rob Fahey was up against Tom Durack, the level of Tennis stepped up a gear with Rob taking the win 6/3 6/1.
The 2nd semi- final, Brook was pushed hard around the court by the 2nd seed, Bryn Sayers, who was in no mood to hang about, winning 6/0 6/1. But what a great run by Brook in his first tournament! 

So we reach the final… 

The battle of the top seeds, a fast and furious match, showing the packed dedan and side galleries how the game is played at the highest level, with a very tight first set Rob came through 6/5, Bryn tightened his game taking the 2nd set 6/3, all to play for in the final set, having long games, Bryn stepped up and took the match 5/6 6/3 6/2. We were all privileged to see such a great game of Tennis! 

Congratulations to Bryn on winning his first Over 40’s title! 

Thank you to Jon Cobon and his faithful staff for looking after everyone throughout the tournament. Fiona for feeding everyone all day, you know the food is good when everyone goes quiet. Thank you to all our members for turning up to spectate all 3 days, it means a lot to us. And finally a huge thank you to John Ward for generously sponsoring the tournament, supporting the matches and awarding the prizes on court. His support for the game is an achievement by itself. Thank you, John!

Drew Lyons