The Oxfordshire Over 40's Ladies team recently played against Wiltshire.
Wiltshire were hugely strengthened by a new lady into the age group which made things very tough for us. Clare battled valiantly at number 1 but lost in straight sets. Liz nearly got the better of their number 2 only losing 7-6 6-4 and Mandy and Esther were cruising at a set and 3-0 when the opposition dug in and won the match tie break.
Clare and Liz won the first set 7-5 but unfortunately Clare sustained a shoulder injury and we had to concede.
Team captain Liz Bamber said "It was fantastic tennis and we did not really feel outclassed. Great to have Esther in the team after back problems last year."