The men’s doubles final took place on Wednesday evening September 16th and with conditions dry and fine the scene was set for an exciting contest between top seeds Richard Whaley and Adam Turner who entertained Andy Roberts and Richard Franks. There was plenty of big hitting on show and with serves booming down the quality was there for all to see. Andy was enjoying himself with plenty of success at the net whilst Richard Franks was defending manfully and covering every inch of court as always. Adam was using his tremendous forehand to good effect whilst Richard Whaley was content to unleash a plethora of weapons which kept his opponents guessing all game.
A close opening rubber saw Whaley and Turner take the set 6-3 and despite a valiant fightback in the second, the favourites were able to match that score running out 6-3,6-3 winners to lift the trophy.
A really exciting competition which was well supported and thanks to all who contributed this summer.
| Group 1 | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Adam Turner / Richard Whaley | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Mike Park / Ollie Boyes Park | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Tom Warburton / Josh Bayliss | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Jeremy Reddish / Rob Payne | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Tom Warburton / Josh Bayliss beat Jeremy Reddish / Rob Payne 6-2,6-0
Adam Turner / Richard Whaley beat Tom Warburton / Josh Bayliss 7-6,4-6,10-2
Mike Park / Ollie Boyes Park beat Tom Warburton / Josh Bayliss 7-6,6-4
Adam Turner / Richard Whaley beat Jeremy Reddish / Rob Payne 6-2,6-0
Mike Park / Ollie Boyes Park beat Jeremy Reddish / Rob Payne 6-1,3-6,10-7
| Group 2 | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Richard Franks / Andy Roberts | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Mike Abel / Marc Bickers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Philip Longstaff / Jonathan Tyler | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Kevin Duckenfield / Steve Duckenfield | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Richard Franks / Andy Roberts beat Mike Abel / Marc Bickers 6-7,6-3,10-7
Richard Franks / Andy Roberts beat Philip Longstaff / Jonathan Tyler 6-1,7-5
Philip Longstaff / Jonathan Tyler beat Kevin Duckenfield / Steve Duckenfield 6-4,6-3
Mike Abel / Marc Bickers beat Kevin Duckenfield / Steve Duckenfield 6-3,6-4
Mike Abel / Marc Bickers beat Philip Longstaff / Jonathan Tyler 6-4,6-3
| Group 3 | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Mike Triffitt / Bradley Triffitt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Matt Smyth / Robin Mannall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Mike Wilkinson / Felix Evans | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Mike Richards / Tony Lewis | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Mike Triffitt / Bradley Triffitt beat Mike Wilkinson / Felix Evans 6-2,6-3
Mike Triffitt / Bradley Trifitt beat Matt Smyth / Robin Mannall 2-6,6-1,10-5
Matt Smyth / Robin Mannall beat Mike Wilkinson / Felix Evans 6-0,6-2
Mike Triffitt / Bradley Triffitt beat Mike Richards / Tony Lewis 6-2,7-5
Matt Smyth / Robin Mannall beat Mike Richards / Tony Lewis Retited
Mike Wilkinson / Felix Evans beat Mike Richards / Tony Lewis Retited
| Group 4 | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Barry Johnson / Zak Watson | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Tom March / Gabe Mead | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Ben Gold / Jeremy Branton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands beat Ben Gold / Jeremy Branton 4-6,6-1,6-1
Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands beat Barry Johnson / Zak Watson 7-6,7-5
Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands beat Tom March and Gabe Mead 6-0,6-3
Tom March / Bradley Triffitt beat Ben Gold / Jeremy Branton 6-3,1-6,7-6
Barry Johnson / Zak Watson took a draw with Ben Gold / Jeremy Branton – Two points each
| Group 5 | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Tony Cutler / Tom Harrington | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| David Rhodes / Art Page | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Brian Thomas / Will Mawson | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Stuart Robinson / Ollie Steel | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
David Rhodes / Art Page beat Brian Thomas / Will Mawson 6-3,6-2
Tony Cutler / Tom Harrington beat David Rhodes / Art Page 4-6,7-5,10-4
Tony Cutler / Tom Harrington beat Brian Thomas / Will Mawson 6-3,6-4
David Rhodes / Art Page beat Stuart Robinson / Ollie Steel 6-7,7-5,10-8
Tony Cutler / Tom Harrington beat Stuart Robinson / Ollie Steel 7-6,6-2
Brian Thomas / Will Mawson took a draw with Stuart Robinson / Ollie Steel
Each pair will have three group games with the winner of each section advancing to the Quarter Final along with the three best placed runners up. The winners of each Quarter advance to the Semi Final and those winners advance to the Final. If there is a tie at the top of a group, the winner will be determined on head to head record. If still unresolved the highest number of sets gained will count followed by games won. Each match is best of three sets with a championship tie break to ten played as set three. If players want to play a full final set that is fine if both agree and time allows.
If players can arrange their group matches themselves starting from week commencing June 22nd and text me the scores I will update the tables thanks. I will forward each player a list of their opponents contact details. Any questions contact Mike Triffitt on 07508 057744
Quarter Final Draw
Winner Group 1 Adam Turner / Richard Whaley beat Runner Up Group 3 Matt Smyth / Robin Mannall 6-1,6-2
Winner Group 2 Richard Franks / Andy Roberts beat Runner Up Group 1 Mike Park / Ollie Boyes Park 6-1,6-2
Winner Group 3 Mike Triffitt / Bradley Triffitt lost to Runner Up Group 2 Mike Abel / Marc Bickers 1-6,3-6
Winner Group 4 Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands beat Winner Group 5 Tony Cutler / Tom Harrington 7-5,6-2
Semi Final Draw
Winner Group 1 Adam Turner / Richard Whaley beat Lindsay Edgar / Dave Rowlands 6-0,6-0
Richard Franks / Andy Roberts beat Mike Abel / Marc Bickers 6-2,6-4
Final
Adam Turner / Richard Whaley beat Richard Franks / Andy Roberts 6-3,6-3
