Over 60 Amateur Doubles 2013
Sep 14, 2013 - Sep 15, 2013 Radley C J Ronaldson
Real tennis – Over 60 Amateur Doubles report by Mick Dean
Philip Shaw-Hamilton & Duncan Colquhoun dominated this event, winning the final by 8-0 over Vern Cassin and Mick Dean, who were never allowed into the game by the winners’ powerful and consistent hitting. This was despite a rather closer 6-3 result in the earlier round robin group stage, which had a few nerves jangling.
The closest match of the day was the extended 6-4 victory of the losing finalists over Jamie Bebb and Marek Stefanowicz, in a set that swung to and fro with frequent comebacks from 0-40 by both teams. Vern Cassin’s drag serve was a feature of the day throughout his matches, as was Marek’s volleying and Jamie’s solid play at back court. The final places were contested by Colin Butler and Peter Harding who were finally edged out of 4th place by Robin Barlow and the ageless ‘Silver Fox’ David Brazier in the final group game.
