TRURO

Affiliated to the Cornwall LTA

Lawn Tennis Club

This year’s indoor County Closed Tournament took place at the Dragon Tennis Centre from the 7th to 9th March.

Play began on Friday night with a full round of men’s singles. By the end of play on Saturday all finals had been decided except the men’s singles.

Sunday morning began with both semi finals. Number 1 seed Ryan Fern (Truro) played number 3 seed Dan Mock (Penzance).Fern won comfortably 6-1, 6-1. The other semi-final was between Number 2 seed Adam Hayward (Truro) and number 4 seed Simon Blatchford (Bodmin). Again the match went with seeding Hayward winning 6-1, 6-2. In the final Fern beat Hayward 6-3, 6-3, taking his eleventh indoor title.

The ladies final was between juniors Claire Tresidder (Truro) and Sarah Arnold (Penzance). Sarah put up a good fight but Claire proved too strong, taking her first indoor title 6-2, 6-3.

Both the men’s and ladies doubles finals then finished off the day. Ryan Fern and Dan Mock beat Adam and Luke Hayward 6-1,6-2. Claire Tresidder and Sarah Arnold beat Dory Crellin and Vicki Terry-Short 6-3, 6-1.

The men’s consolation event was won by Nathan Gilbert (Truro) beating Oliver Bent (Truro) 6-1, 6-1. Dory Crellin (Truro) beat Emma Bellringer 6-0, 6-3 in the Ladies consolation.

Prizes were presented by Sue Eames Chairman of Tennis Cornwall.

A huge thanks must go to Jackie Beer for preparing the tennis hall for the tournament.

Great results for Truro, and particular congratulations to Claire and Ryan ...