The Public School Old Boys’ renewed their fixture against The UK Armed Forces on Sunday, 22nd October on the recently refurbished outdoor acrylic courts at the home of Army Tennis, Aldershot Tennis Centre. The fixture was a three-pair match consisting of pro sets (first to 8 games, tiebreak at 7-7) against all pairs.
PSOBLTA: Chris Jenkins, Rory Smith, Piers Foley, George Nixon, Kristian Hunter, Paddy Watts
UKAF: Mike Greedy, Ben Rogers, James Marchant, Tristan Williams, Lawrence Tere, Andy Rodgers
PSOBLTA first pair – Rory Smith and George Nixon:
- Lost to Mike Greedy and James Marchant: 8-6
- Beat Tristan Williams and Lawrence Tere: 8-7(4)
- Lost to Ben Rogers and Andy Rodgers: 8-2
PSOBLTA second pair – Piers Foley and Kristian Hunter
- Beat Mike Greedy and James Marchant: 8-5
- Beat Tristan Williams and Lawrence Tere: 8-4
- Beat Ben Rogers and Andy Rodgers: 8-6
PSOBLTA third pair – Chris Jenkins and Paddy Watts
- Beat Mike Greedy and James Marchant: 8-3
- Beat Tristan Williams and Lawrence Tere: 8-4
- Lost to Ben Rogers and Andy Rodgers: 8-6
Overall:
- PUBs: 6
- UKAF: 3
Overall, it was a superb afternoon of tennis and a great result of 6-3 for the PUBs. Both teams enjoyed a post-match curry supper and a few beers whilst discussing some of the afternoon’s highlights! A special shout out to PUBs debutant Rory Smith, as well as the scratch partnership of Kristian Hunter and Piers Foley, who were undefeated. Many thanks to all players involved – we look forward to competing against the Armed Forces again in 2024!
Ben Rogers – Match Manager