Team Captain: Alastair Filmer
Assistant Captain: James Langford
Day 1
The atmosphere pre-match was high as Kent were set to start off the 2014 campaign with a bang. Cameron Hawkins kicked it all off for Kent with a 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3. The match was filled with heavy topspin forehands and big serving and Cameron's will and determination prevailed to finally give Kent the lead ! 1-0 Kent.
The batten was handed over to Matthew Summers as Kent looked to extend our lead. The match was another thriller with Summers showing poise and class at the net to secure a 6-4 3-6 7-5. 2-0 Kent? OH YEAHHH!
Liam van den Hoek stepped up to the plate with a 7-5 6-2 victory. His tenacity, patience and solidness at the back especially in the second set finally wore down his opponent to give Kent a 3-0 lead.....ALLEZ!
After a valiant effort of will power, unfortunately Alex Juniper lost 6-4 4-6 6-3. 3-1 to Kent.
James Davis picked up the winning ways with a crushing 6-1 6-2 win. By far the easiest win of the day as his outclassed his opponent in every way possible to cruise to victory. Things are looking up for Kent as we take a 4-1 lead.
After a very tight first set filled with thrilling intense rallies James Oni unfortunately lost 7-6 6-2. 4-2 Kent after the singles.
Cameron Hawkins and Alex Juniper came in at number 3 doubles but unfortunately lost the first round 6-4 1-6 10-4 . Put in a good stint for the team! 4-3 Kent.
James Davis and Matthew Summers pulled it out of the bag for the team coming from behind to win 3-6 6-3 10-7. The fight, determination and solid doubles partnership saw them secure the victory at over Cambridge.
James Oni and Nick Brookes finished off the day with a big performance to come through in two sets. The big serving and slick volleying gave them a 6-4 6-2 win. 6-3 Kent. One down, two to go!
Day 2
Kent v Middlesex. The encounter will be a hard thought one as Middlesex try to bounce back from a defeat and we try to extend our lead at the top.
Nick Brookes kicked off our singles today with 6-1 6-7 6-1. His aggressive approach and impeachable volleys saw him give Kent an 1-0 lead.
Matthew Summers 6-3 5-7 6-4 was a really important one for the team as we took a 2-0 lead. His class again at net and mental toughness saw him prevail.
Liam van den Hoek unfortunately lost 6-2 6-3 in his match. It was a good effort but the opponent on the day was just better.
Alex Juniper battled his way to victory 1-6 7-6 7-6. His fighting power, coming back from on several occasions made the win even more impressive.
James Davis unfortunately lost 7-5 6-4 in a tough match against the number 1 in the country. A good effort from Davis.
James Oni unfortunately lost 6-2 6-3 in the battle of the big serving. Tough day for Oni. After the singles it's all tie at 3 all.
Cameron Hawkins and Alex Juniper pulled off a big rubber for the team with a 7-6 7-6 victory coming up with the big points when it was most needed! 4-3 Kent.
James Davis and Matthew Summers unfortunately lost their doubles 6-3 6-4 against a stiff opposition.
James Oni and Nick Brookes also lost to a solid team 7-5 6-0. Tough luck for the boys.
Unfortunately Kent lost against Middlesex 5-4.
Day 3
The final day of county cup commences and Kent are looking to rectify our loss yesterday with a big performance against Hertfordshire.
Nick Brookes after a heroic effort unfortunately couldn't give Kent the winning start as he lost 6-4 7-5. Good contribution from Brookes this year.
Matthew Summers again in a 3 set thriller with some beautiful shot making unfortunately lost 2-6 6-2 6-4. Good work from Summers this County cup.
Liam van den Hoek lost his match 6-3 6-3 in a hard fought battle but just fell short. Great work ethic from VDH.
Alex Juniper also for the third time in a row was involved in a 3 set thriller but lost 6-4 4-6 6-3. A very good effort from Juniper this weekend.
James Davis once again showed off his class with a convincing 6-3 6-2 win over his opponent. In my opinion he was Kent MVP this year with solid performances all round.
It was a tough weekend for James Oni as he lost his singles match 6-3 7-5. He showed a good comeback in the second set but it ended being too late. It's a shame his good form coming into County cup didn't come through.
In a final snow of defiance Ben Abbott and Lucas Percy took the first set against a very strong Hertfordshire team showing that this team would fight to the last.
So in the end Kent finished third in the group which means we retain our position in division 2. It must be said that all the boys competed hard and no match or rubber was easily won against the Kent team. This was a testament to the inner steel of the team, win or lose everything was left on the court.
Next year the team will come back more prepared and experienced and ready to take on a new challenge.
James Oni