Colbeck's double is delightful
11:17am Wednesday 15th August 2001
Roger Colbeck successfully defended his men's singles title when Hayes Lawn Tennis Club held its annual club championships at their Barnet Wood Road ground.
Despite losing the first set
6-2, Colbeck rallied strongly to take the next two sets
6-2, 6-0 against Andrew Smithson.
Janet Alsop also defended her ladies title by beating Sue Patch, after a very close first set, 7-5, 6-0.
Colbeck then teamed up with Barry Smith to win his second title of the day, taking the men's doubles 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 against Alan Brewer and his son, Rhys, in a very highly competitive match.
The ladies doubles title was retained by Janet Devine and Catherine Shepherd for the third year running when they beat Sue Skillen and Janet Alsop 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.
Sue had beter luck in the mixed doubles when she partnered Vic Chance to defeat
Andrew Smithson and Sue Paton 6-1, 6-2.
The day ended with the men's singles plate in which Dare Wilcox beat John Corrish 6-4, 6-2.
l Junior tennis is being arranged by club coach Vic Chance during the summer holidays. All enquiries should be made to Felicity Crowther on 01689 856460.