Over 50 Amateur Singles 2013
Nov 29, 2013 - Dec 01, 2013 Oratory N Jones
Bridgeman Cup 2013/14
Oratory hosted the Bridgeman Cup this year. The Bridgeman Cup is a national tournament which attracts the best over 50’s in the country. The group stages were played over Friday and Saturday with the winner of each group going through to play the top two seeded players on the Sunday. In the first semifinal Simon Talbot-Williams took on the number 1 seed David Watson. With 14 points between the two players this was always going to be an incredibly tough match for Simon. The final score of 6/0 6/2 seems a little harsh with Simon putting up a brilliant fight, but unable to close out the game points against David. Next up, James Rothman was on court to take on the number 2 seed John Prenn. The game was wonderful to watch with both players hitting the ball very nicely. James played very well, however John played a tight game taking an early lead and staying there. John took the match 6/1 6/3.
The top 2 seeds were through to the final with David Watson taking on John Prenn. David started off strong, hitting the ball with confidence and regularly finding his targets. With David 1 set up and 3/0 up in the second set John started to find his form and the game began to swing the other way and John took the second set 6/4. The third set was very even with both players playing well, but it was John who came out on top winning the Bridgeman Cup Final 3/6 6/4 6/4.
