Alexandra Park Tennis Courts

Holly: Thank you Sophie, and yes, always a pleasure 😊

Sophie: Always a pleasure to play with you Holly

David: Wet weather, almost unplayable. Alessandro played some blinders, very athletic shots in the 2nd set and it was turning against me at the end but I struggled through! Great fun as always.

Alessandro: Unlucky weather but we had a good match. David managed to hit my weak spots. Well done!

Fabs: Couldn’t ask for a trickier match to celebrate my 100th one with Spin. Mark, the wind and the rain. I also didnt know Mark is a windmaster. Starting on the right side, all his lobs and drop shots landed in where he wanted! I needed a bigger court today because everything was going long. He didn’t let me settle in the match and in no time I was match point down and ready to go home. So I decided to play Mark’s favourite…underarm serve…. And…I stole the point!! Took the game and suddenly I was aggressive enough to take the set and make it to the super TB. Rain then started but I kept my attacking mode going and clinched the match. Mark, considering your recent injury as well, you never give up an inch and you will always have my rispect 🤝

Fabs: One of the closest match I played recently - Tom is great player with strong serves and fast down-the-line shots. Impossible to break. He made me run all the corners despite the wet-ish court. After saving a match point in the second I found a way to play more on the front foot and put more pressure on Toms game. It paid off giving me back more volleyes and smashes and a chance to the super tie break.

Tom: Very well played by Fabio. I just edged the first set and had a couple of chances in the second, including a match point but from that point on, Fabio raised his game to a different level, making no almost no mistakes and getting everything back. I didn’t play too badly although my approach shots and volleys were as bad as they usually are. Fabio outplayed me and deserved the win.

Sam: Another 3hr 3 setter for me... I started strong but knew Dimitar would fight back, and he did. Match could have ended up either way in the end.

Dimitar: Good game with Sam, he deserves the win.

Philipp: Great game against Mark! I was struggling to get any winners in as Mark is just like a wall on the court! Lots of good rallies, good luck for the rest of the season 💪

Mark: Knew it would be tough! I could play the age difference card, but Philipp's all round game was much too good.

Ray SH: Great game. Intensed second set.

David: Fun match! Ray has a lot of power shots in his arsenal, a booming serve and a cracking forehand with high accuracy. Took me a while to get used to them, and just couldn’t get ahead - looking forward to next time!

Ray SH: A great and closed game. Beautiful rallies.

Oly: Really enjoyed the match with David, even though conditions weren’t ideal, lot of leaves on the court and balls that are probably more appropriate for a dog in a park than on a tennis court (my fault, apologies)!

David: That’s quite a whipping forehand! I tried to avoid it as best I could, but you were too good. Thanks for a great match.

Anna: Always a pleasure to play with Sofia - she plays great shots and has a very strong serve. I had several very lucky moments which made the score a bit more flattering than it could have been!! Thanks for the game 😊

Sofia: Sofía: A privilege to play with Anna, such a complete and solid player. Fun and challenging points—congrats on the win! Looking forward to our next match! 🙌🏻