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As we finish another busy tennis season, we are delighted to be able to reflect on a term where we fielded a record 41 teams in block fixtures against other schools as well as entering five additional competitions demonstrating some strong performances.

The girls’ team finished a creditable third place in the Independent School Tennis League. Congratulations to Zahra (I), Pippa (M), Georgia (M), Poppy (M), Jazireh (J), Maddy (J), Alice (M), Bea (M), Elisa (J), Stella (I), Allegra (LK) and Gabby (LI) who combined so effectively in this cross-year team. Congratulations should also go to Pippa (M) and Milo (C) who finished as runners-up in the Bradfield hosted mixed doubles competition and to Pippa and Eliza (J) who finished as runners-up in the St. George’s Cup Doubles. Finally, Elliot (A), Wally (G), Pablo (A) and Miles (E) performed well to finish as runners-up in the plate competition at the Eton Junior Pairs.

In block fixtures, the boys’ 1st VI recovered from a challenging start to the term to put together an unbeaten run which included wins against Wellington, Radley, Sherbourne, Charterhouse and Abingdon, whilst the girls’ 1st VI continued their fine form of recent seasons, recording five victories. Both the girls’ and boys’ 2nd VIs have performed well, recording five victories. In the middle year groups, the U15s have drawn praise from their coaches for their camaraderie and impressive attitude in both training and practices. On the girls’ side the U15A, B and C team all achieved winning records. In the U15 boys, there has been considerable competition for selection, as demonstrated by the strong results of the B Team (seven wins from ten matches) and the C Team (six wins, one tie and two losses). The best record in the College, however, came from the U15D team who finished with an unbeaten season – a fine achievement.

In the Faulkner’s year group, Allegra (LK) should be commended for her impressive performances, representing the 1st VI in her first year at the College. Ella (LK) should also take credit for the dedication she showed to her tennis, rising from third pair in the B Team at the start of the term, to finishing the season as first pair in the A Team.

On the boys’ side the U14As had a brilliant season losing just one of their nine fixtures. It was great to see 12 different boys representing this side, a sign of the competitive nature of selection in the U14 boys’ teams this term. This competition for places helped the B Team also have a successful season in which they won five of their fixtures.

Congratulations to the following pupils who have qualified for the finals in their respective age group College Championships which took place on Commemoration Day on 29 June.

Vildaskaya Cup (18 & Under Girls)
Pippa (M) vs. Zahra (J) Sets 1 – 2

Stoye Cup (16 & Under Girls)
Alice (M) vs. Stella (I) Sets 1 – 0

Baltzert Cup (14 & Under Girls)
Allegra (K) vs. Charlie (K) Sets 2 – 0

Billington Cup (18 & Under Boys)
Milo (C) vs. Fraser (H) Sets 0 – 2

Stotesbury Cup (16 & Under Boys)
Jonathan (D) vs. Harry (E) Sets 2 – 0

Gorringe Cup (14 & Under Boys)
Joe (D) vs. Louis (G) Sets 2 – 0

There are a few individuals to thank as we end another busy season. The club has been effectively led by Captains Pippa (M) and Fraser (H) and Vice-Captains Harry (C) and Zahra (J), who have demonstrated significant commitment to tennis during their time at the College. The academic staff have also given considerable time and energy to facilitate training and deliver matches for the pupils. And finally, a huge thank you to the excellent Bradfield Tennis Coaching Team of Peter Mogan, Ricky Reardon, Chris Spiller, Mark Bradley and James Marsh.

From the October 2024 issue of
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