Sunday 5th July - 2pm
Everyone is invited to watch the eagerly awaited Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Final at Davenport Tennis Club in the Bagshaw Lounge this Sunday at 2pm.
During that match their will be a BBQ for which guests are invited to bring along their own food, the bar will be open and the tennis will be on!
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
As this season is our Centenary Year and we have already had a variety of Social Events, I am looking to build up a portfolio of photographs taken by the members to put on to the website and also onto Our New Facebook page.
If anyone has any photos from any events please feel free to email them to me at adamjones3432@hotmail.com they would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The clouds parted and the sun shone down on Davenport Tennis Clubs 2009 Open Singles and Handicap Doubles
Finals Day. Starting off proceeding on Court One was Charlotte Sykes taking on Maria Firth in the Ladies Open Singles, the crowds were treated to some early signs of brilliance from both players but it was Charlotte who took the first set by 6 games to 2. In the Second set Maria fought hard but came up just short with Charlotte running away with the second set 6 games to love, to capture her Fourth Ladies Open Singles Crown.
Following the Ladies Singles on Court 3 was the Handicap Mixed Doubles, in which Bill Phythian and Laura Bowden took on First Time Finalists Andy Robinson and Lesley Pangburn. After a very close First Set, which Andy and Lesley took by 6 games to 4, Bill and Laura upped there game and took the Second Set by 6 games to 3, going into the Final set many thought that the momentum was with Bill and Laura, but Andy and Lesley played there way back into the match and took the Final Set by 6 games to 2 to capture there First Title.
After a high quality Ladies Singles Final it was time for the Gentlemen to take to Court 1, first time finalists Adam Tomlinson and Paul Meredith, played some excellent tennis to wow the crowds, but it was Paul who put his early nerves behind him and ran away with the First Set winning it by 6 games to 1. The Second Set started off with Paul and Adam both playing some solid tennis but Paul’s hunger for his First Open Singles title was evident for all to see and he played his way to match point with an array of stunning forehands and after just 55 minutes on court Paul took the match and with it his First Gentlemen’s Singles Title winning by 2 sets to love, 6/1 6/2.
Following the Gentlemen’s Singles was the Men’s Handicap doubles First Time Finalists Tom Clarke and Jack 
Longden were up against the Two Times 2009 Tournament Finalist Bill Phythian and his partner the seasoned pro Rick Wilkinson. After a hotly contested first set which saw some top draw Mens Doubles, Tom and Jack clinched it by 7 games to 5. With there confidence building then ran out to a 5 love lead, only for Bill and Rick to claw there way back to 5/3 but the First Time Finalists were not to be denied there first title and after one of the best matches of the day Tom and Jack sealed the match, 7/5 6/3.
To round off an amazing day of tennis in glorious sunshine, Rebecca Eagle and Sue Beales were up against Two Times 2009 Finalists Laura Bowden and Maria Firth, the match produced some high quality Ladies Doubles, but it was the Laura and Maria, who eventually came through to win in a close two set affair.
The DLTC 4th team got off to a winning start in the first match of the season with a solid performance at Heaton Mersey.
With the close proximity of cricket and rugby practice creating a lively atmosphere, first pair Greg Holland and David Sykes led the way with a 6/1 6/2 win, following up with a 6/3 6/5 margin over the home 2nds.
After a slow start, going down 2/6 4/6, second pair Andy Hinkins and Andy Robinson recovered well to take both sets against the 3rds 6/4 6/1 and completed their night with a 6/1 set win over the firsts!
Third pair Jack Longden and Joe Garnett comfortably overcame the home 3rds for the loss of only two games before dropping a set on a tie break to the 1sts. A quick recovery took them to a 6/0 second set win, completing a 10/3 victory – a good night for the visitors!
The next match features Mere 2 at home on Friday 1 May at 6.30pm
Davenport Tennis Clubs Mens 1st Team started the 2009 season off in style with a very encouraging 11-2 Win over Woodside at home. Steve Townend and Paul Meredith were the stand out pair for this first match of the season, bringing in 5 sets for the home side.
Please show your support for the Men’s Teams at Davenport Tennis Club this season - This coming Friday 24th April the Men’s 2nd will be opening there 2009 Campaign with a match at home to Bowdon, please come down and show your support and watch some high quality Men’s Doubles!
Saturday 16th May 2009
7.30pm
Tickets £19.50
Evening Dinner Menu
Starter
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Cornet
or
Cream of Broccoli & Stilton Soup
Main Course
Beef en Croute
Or
Chicken Breast in a White Wine Sauce
Or
Vegetarian Pancakes
All served with a selection of vegetables and potatoes
Dessert
Fresh Fruit Pavlova
or
Chocolate Mousse Torte
Coffee
After Dinner Mint and Belgian Truffle
For Tickets please call the Ticket Hotline on 0161 440 9782
Or
See Roger Broughton at the Tennis Club