Date: Mon 15th September

Venue: Oxford & Cambridge Club

Result: Swans 4 – Lloyds 1

Match manager: Ollie Troop

#1 – Jonathan Andvig vs. Bradley Smith

​This was a high-quality, five-setter, with Jonathan ultimately securing a 3-2 victory. Choosing English scoring led to an extended, grueling battle. Jonathan’s superior stamina proved to be the deciding factor as he outlasted his opponent to claim the win.

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#2 – Dave Simpson vs. Tom Hazzard

​In an intense and fiercely contested five-setter, Tom narrowly defeated Dave 3-2. Both players showcased exceptional fitness, with the match being played at a relentless pace from start to finish.

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#3 – Sam Wildy vs. Mateo Rubio

​Sam Wildy delivered a convincing performance, beating Mateo 3-0. Sam’s recent commitment to coaching and a new fitness regimen was clearly evident.

#4 – ​Ollie Troop vs. Bob Sherlock

​In stark contrast to the 1s and 2s, this encounter was a slower paced match, with both of us rusty. I was able to secure a narrow 3-2 win, edging out Bob 13-11 in the final game.

#5 – ​Uttara Raju vs. Wassim Bashir

​Uttara Raju secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at 5.

Final score 4-1 to the swans.