Week 1 Results

week 1 saw the XXXX Gold Team pitted against the other Lyneham team, and the reigning premiers from last years competition.
After getting over the initial shock of seeing a girl on the other team (we were of the impression it was an all mens comp) team XXXX Gold began their warm up. We watched intensely as the other team belted balls back and forth across the net to each other and wondered if perhaps we may have been a bit out of our league??? Needless to say i think all members of the XXXX Gold team were a little nervous once the matches started.

Results for the Night
Singles

Pete V ??? - Pete stamps his class on the competition with a comprehensive 6 to 0 drubbing of his 'mystery' opponent. There isnt much else to say about this h=game other then Pete was on fire and im pretty sure his opponent often wished he hadnt bothered showing up!! Congratulations Pete a great way to start the season!!!

Jamie V Chang - After a flying start that saw Jamie take a commanding 3 to 0 lead Jamei tightened up and the momentum of the game changed. The cagey chang seemed often confused by the rules of the game and at one stage had to be reminded by his own team mates that if the ball doesnt bounce within the court then he had lost the point. Jamie managed to hang in there and after a few somewhat dodgy line calls he managed to overcome what he described as 'boredom' and eventually close out the game 7 to 6 in the tie break.Congratulations Jamie, once again a pleasing way to start the season.

James V Blondie - After getting past the shock of having one of his first serves rocketed back past him James dug deep and finished the match in relatively quick time to secure a 6 to 1 win. James maintains he allowed Blondie to win a game in order to keep the 'spirit' of social tennis alive, however this is about as likely as Chang not being a cheat. This reporter is willing to bet that Blondie just simply got the better of him in that game!!! Either way a fantastic result to start the season!

Doubles

Jamie/James - Jamie and James started their campaign in blistering style with a 6 to 1 win. no real highlights to the game besides Blondie getting the better of the boys to hold serve and claim the only game of the set for her team.

Pete/James V ???/Blondie - The boys took their games to a new level and gave their counterparts a lesson in tennis to record a staggering 6 to 0 win. No highlights spring to mind in this game, other then perhaps the boys breaking the world record for quickest doubles win in history!!!!

Pete/Jamie V Chang/??? - After a long wait for Pete whilst Jamie took an hour to dispose of Chang in the singles game the boys finally started the final doubles match of the night. The game was over almost as quickly as the previous doubles match with the boys winning 6 games to 1. Once again Chang seemed somewhat confused at times, calling a ball that bounced almost a foot inside the line out. Upon looking up and seeing all the bewildered faces on the other players Chang wisely changed his mind and decided the ball may have bounced 'just' in.
All in all a great start from the XXXX Gold Team, they have really stamped their authority on this years competition and sent out a clear message ot the others teams that they are here to DOMINATE!!!

Stay tuned for further news and results!!!