11th Annual Open Aberaeron Tennis Tournament Success

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Saturday the 18th of August 2012 witnessed the Finals Day of the 11th Annual Open Aberaeron Tennis Tournament. The event is a firm fixture both in the town’s calendar and amongst tennis players throughout South Wales. This year the event attracted entrants across South Wales and as far as London and Kent.

The Open Tournament is an excellent opportunity for local players to compete and obtain ranking points at an LTA sanctioned competition held in Ceredigion. The event is also unique in that the Open tournament is held at the same time as a Junior and Veterans competition.

 The Men’s Open Final was an extremely competitive match. Gareth Evans-Jones from Aberaeron Tennis Club, and a previous winner, faced Cardiff Castle player Maelor James. Maelor who had won the Men’s title in 2010 and 2011 was successful for the third consecutive year winning 7-5;6-4. Gareth however partnered by Llandrindod Wells resident Altair Stone gained revenge later in the afternoon beating Maelor, partnered by Rhodri Davies, in the men’s open doubles.

Though the tournament had been adversely affected by rain during the week, the tournament referee and former Wimbledon umpire Colin Haldenby had ensured by Finals Day all matches had been completed. The organisers were delighted that the weather on Finals Day remained dry with sunshine on the Saturday afternoon. A large crowd had gathered to witness the Open Ladies Final which saw mother and daughter from Cardiff pitted against each other. Daughter, in the form of Lowri James beating her mother and former Wales International, Rhian Griffiths 6-2:7-5. Lowri along with her sister Buddug was also successful in the Ladies doubles, and in the Open Mixed Final partnered by Maelor James.

Succesful in the Men’s Masters Event (over 45) was Martin Sharp from London beating Bob Lycett 6-4 6-4. Both are regular visitors to the tournament. Rhian Griffiths gained some comfort to losing the Open Ladies Event by winning the Ladies Masters.

Throughout the week Aberaeron Tennis Club witnessed approximately two hundred matches. The new format this year dedicated the mornings to the Junior Tournament which saw local young players being extremely successful. The highly competitive under 14 Boys event saw Brochan Simmons from Llechryd beating Aberaeron youngster Liam Feloni in an extremely close encounter. Liam managed also to reach the final of the Open Men’s Plate event. Tom Philips from Aberystwyth won the under 16 Boys event beating Daniel Jones from Abergavenny.

Nigel Davies from Aberaeron Tennis Club, and tournament organiser congratulated all the winners and commented “ The high standard of tennis provides an opportunity for Aberaeron to witness good competitive tennis. The Junior event provides evidence of  great potential for the future. The event’s success is highly dependant on a strong local committee of dedicated individuals who ensure the success on court is matched by a week of succesful social events”.

Results

 Mens Singles : Winner :  Maelor James
                      Runner-up :  Gareth Evans-Jones
                     Plate Winner :  Bob Lycett

Ladies Singles :  Winner :  Lowri James
                      Runner-up :  Rhian James

Mens Doubles :  Winners :  G Evans-Jones & A Stone
                          Runners-up :  R Davies & M James
                          Plate Winners :  Bob Lycett & Martin Sharp

Ladies Doubles : Winners :  Buddug & Lowri James
                            Runners-up : Rhian James & Laura Stalbow
                          Plate Winners :  Eiddwen Jones & Menna Heulyn

Mixed Doubles : Winners : Maelor & Lowri James 
                Runners-up :  Martin Sharp & Rhian James
                Plate Winners :  Darren Phillips & Laura Stalbow

Mens 45 & over Singles Winner : Martin Sharp   Runner-up : Bob Lycett

Ladies 40 & over Singles  Winner :  Rhian James
                                      Runner-up : Eiddwen Jones 

Mens 45 & over Doubles   Winners :  Bob Lycett & Martin Sharp
                                     Runners-up :   Nigel Davies & Allan Edwards

Ladies 40 & over Doubles  Winners :  Anne Hubbard & Jan Williams
                              Runners-up :  Sue Abbott & Eiddwen Jones

Mixed 100 Doubles   Winners :  Martin Sharp & Rhian James
                              Runners-up :  Nigel Davies & Menna Heulyn
                          Plate Winners :  Hywel James & Sue Abbott

Boys 12 & under : Winner : Dafydd James   Runner-up :  Kieran Jenkins
            Consolation Winner :  Morgan Hughes 

Boys 14 & under : Winner : Brochan Simmons  Runner-up : Liam Felloni 

Girls 14 & under : Winner : Buddug James Runner-up :  Shaunna Jenkins 

Boys 16 & under : Winner :  Tom Phillips     Runner-up : Daniel Jones
             Consolation Winner : Liam Felloni 

Girls 16 & under : Winner : Buddug James Runner-up :  Megan Hickland

Junior 16 Doubles : Winners :  Dafydd James & Liam Felloni
                           Runners-up :  Geraint Davies & Brochan Simmons

 
 

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