Spring Doubles in a storm
**Successful Tournament & Fundraising Event**
Lots of Newark Tennis Club members turned out in storm like conditions to ensure the spring doubles tournament and fundraising event for the club was a success. 11 couples took to the courts at the club and Sherwood Avenue to play in a 3 round event which saw them qualify, play in a round robin and then 4 pairs proceed to their respective finals.
Ashley Hallam/Marcus Hallam played in the cup final against Sam Smith/Sara Jackson. After losing to them in the round robin, they needed to raise their game and after an initial loss of serve Smith/Jackson took the lead. The match became intense at 4-4 with everyone needing to hold serve but some excellent passing shots saw the Hallam brothers take the match 6-4.
Meanwhile Lynne Hare/John Jessop took on Annie Davis/Becky in the plate final. The match was almost finished as Hare/Jessop sat at 5-2 however Davis/Becky made an excellent come back with a variety of winning shots and took the match 7-5. The day ended with all players celebrating together and supporting the clubs fundraising efforts towards the rejuvenation of some of the grass courts which have been unplayable for some years but are needed to ensure the future of the club by providing enough facilities for the increasing membership.
