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The Solent Classic
28-30 November 2008
Men Only | Lee-on-Solent |
Tim Vail |
2007 Event |
Selby claims Solent Classic
Lee-on-Solent Tennis Squash and Fitness Club hosts for the
second year running of the BSPA Solent Classic tournament had a
thrilling opening match played by their own squash professional
Tim Vail against his opponent Darren Lewis.
There was no evidence of Vail’s niggling groin strain as the
game set off at a fast and furious pace with Vail opting for a
lot of cross court volleying. Vail played the ball deep on the
cross court causing his opponent to be put under a lot of
pressure. This resulted in Vail’s comfortable 3-0 victory.
Speaking to his opponent before the match Lewis said on the two
occasions he had played Vail in the Surrey cup he had lost 3-2,
but this time Vail’s dominance in the match was clearly evident.
Chris Rand one of Lee-on-Solent’s own 1st team players
was always going to have his work cut out playing 3/4 seeded
player Steve Meads. Mead who is a stead fast, talented
player was a challenge for Rand, but he could not match the pace
and Meads won 3-0. Rand is now going to concentrate on the
graded tournament where he is through to the semi final.
The semi final between Tim Vail and Steve Meads saw Meads set
out with a flying start. The pace was quick, which Vail found
hard to match and he was always on catch up. “I felt very tired,
heavy and slow”. This resulted in Mead having a comfortable 3-0
victory over Vail.
The other semi final match between Daryl Selby and Jam
Adnan resulted in a victory to Selby. Selby was fast,
accurate and dominated the match right the way through. Adnan
was unable to match the pace so Selby sailed to the 3-0 victory.
The final between Daryl Selby and Steve Meads was guaranteed to
be a lively match. Selby was well prepared for the tournament he
was feeling fit and said he had played well all week. Selby
showed control throughout the match. His footwork enabled him to
glide around the court effortlessly. Mead did not give up the
fight and worked very hard but just couldn’t match Selby’s
flair. So the outcome was a clear 3-0 victory to Selby.
After the match, Selby said “I very much enjoyed the game and
always enjoy playing Steve. I played well.” Both players said
they enjoy coming to Lee-on-Solent and playing at the club. Mead
in his defeat said “Selby was too young and fit and too good.
I’m too old but I try hard!”
The presentation of the winners’ trophies was delivered by Tim
Vail with the sponsors of the event Lee-on-Solent Tennis Squash
& Fitness Club, Bill Williams, Terry Stubbington and Bob
Silvester lending a hand.
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Thu 27th,
Qualifying:
Alex Phillips bt Martyn Collins-Ballands
11/3, 11/2, 11/3
Chris Rand bt Steve McGlaughlin
11/7, 11/5, 11/5
David wardle bt Imran Khan
11/7, 11/11, 11/9 |
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