Club Championships 2024
The 2024 Annual Tennis Club Championships Delivered Intense Competition in September.
The Club's annual championships, held over the weekend in September, showcased thrilling matches and fierce competition as players vied for the coveted titles. With a record number of participants across multiple categories, the event highlighted the exceptional talent and sportsmanship within the club’s community.
Spectators were treated to edge-of-the-seat action, from powerful rallies to nail-biting tiebreaks.
The tournament included singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, catering to all age groups and skill levels.
This year’s competition was particularly intense, with several matches stretching to deciding sets. The weekend drew large crowds, with enthusiastic cheers echoing through the courts as players demonstrated remarkable skill, endurance, and determination.
Club President Dave Williams expressed pride in the players and organizers, stating, “This year’s championships exemplify the spirit of our club—commitment, camaraderie, and a love for the game. It’s wonderful to see such enthusiasm and dedication.”
The winners and runners-up were honoured at the awards ceremony, taking home top honours in their respective categories.
As the championships conclude, the club looks forward to building on this momentum with upcoming events and initiatives, further strengthening the community’s passion for tennis.
Results
2024 Tuesday Group
Men’s Singles
Winner: Matt Harris
Runner-up: Sul Durrani
Men’s Doubles
Winners: Bhupinder Bhoday & Sonjeev Sehota
Runners-up: Sul Durrani & Abhishek Simlot
Ladies’ Singles
Winner: Sandy Chandrasekara
Runner-up: Ingrid Jansen
Ladies’ Doubles
Winners: Sandy Chandrasekara & Jan Hopwood
Runners-up: Irene Baumgarti & Nina Ambrose
2024 Club Members
Over 45s Men’s Doubles
Winners: David Williams & Richard Fearn 7-6 (3) 6-1
Runners-up: Colin Stevenson & Lateef Abdulsalam
Ladies’ Doubles
Winners: Sharon Rodrigues & Charlotte Harris 6-2 6-4
Runners-up: Claire O'Brien & Maggie Morris
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Sharon Rodrigues & Dami Yussuf 4-6 6-2 10-6
Runners-up: Jana Russner & Amit Kolvankar
Over 45s Men’s Singles
Winner: Richard Fearn 6-2 6-2
Runner-up: Lateef Abdulsalam
Ladies’ Singles
Winner: Jana Russner 7-6 (5) 6-2
Runner-up: Sharon Rodrigues
Men’s Doubles
Winners: Amit Kolvankar & David McGonigle 6-1 7-5
Runners-up: George Mentessi & Richard Fearn
Over 60s Men’s Doubles
Winners: David Williams & Brian Brass 7-6 (5) 7-6 (3)
Runners-up: Rich Hodden & Tim Dalton
Men’s Singles
Winner: David McGonigle 6-4 6-1
Runner-up: Timur Shakirov
U18 Boys Singles
Winner: Amaan Bhoday
Runner-up: Tommy Lin
U16 Boys Singles
Winner: Aaryan B
Runner-up: Kitan C
U18 Girls Singles
Winner: Nancy L
Junior Doubles
Winners: Amaan B & Aaryan B
Runners-up: Nancy L & Tommy L
Take a look at the Photogallery of the event here
The Club's annual championships, held over the weekend in September, showcased thrilling matches and fierce competition as players vied for the coveted titles. With a record number of participants across multiple categories, the event highlighted the exceptional talent and sportsmanship within the club’s community.
Spectators were treated to edge-of-the-seat action, from powerful rallies to nail-biting tiebreaks.
The tournament included singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, catering to all age groups and skill levels.
This year’s competition was particularly intense, with several matches stretching to deciding sets. The weekend drew large crowds, with enthusiastic cheers echoing through the courts as players demonstrated remarkable skill, endurance, and determination.
Club President Dave Williams expressed pride in the players and organizers, stating, “This year’s championships exemplify the spirit of our club—commitment, camaraderie, and a love for the game. It’s wonderful to see such enthusiasm and dedication.”
The winners and runners-up were honoured at the awards ceremony, taking home top honours in their respective categories.
As the championships conclude, the club looks forward to building on this momentum with upcoming events and initiatives, further strengthening the community’s passion for tennis.
Results
2024 Tuesday Group
Men’s Singles
Winner: Matt Harris
Runner-up: Sul Durrani
Men’s Doubles
Winners: Bhupinder Bhoday & Sonjeev Sehota
Runners-up: Sul Durrani & Abhishek Simlot
Ladies’ Singles
Winner: Sandy Chandrasekara
Runner-up: Ingrid Jansen
Ladies’ Doubles
Winners: Sandy Chandrasekara & Jan Hopwood
Runners-up: Irene Baumgarti & Nina Ambrose
2024 Club Members
Over 45s Men’s Doubles
Winners: David Williams & Richard Fearn 7-6 (3) 6-1
Runners-up: Colin Stevenson & Lateef Abdulsalam
Ladies’ Doubles
Winners: Sharon Rodrigues & Charlotte Harris 6-2 6-4
Runners-up: Claire O'Brien & Maggie Morris
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Sharon Rodrigues & Dami Yussuf 4-6 6-2 10-6
Runners-up: Jana Russner & Amit Kolvankar
Over 45s Men’s Singles
Winner: Richard Fearn 6-2 6-2
Runner-up: Lateef Abdulsalam
Ladies’ Singles
Winner: Jana Russner 7-6 (5) 6-2
Runner-up: Sharon Rodrigues
Men’s Doubles
Winners: Amit Kolvankar & David McGonigle 6-1 7-5
Runners-up: George Mentessi & Richard Fearn
Over 60s Men’s Doubles
Winners: David Williams & Brian Brass 7-6 (5) 7-6 (3)
Runners-up: Rich Hodden & Tim Dalton
Men’s Singles
Winner: David McGonigle 6-4 6-1
Runner-up: Timur Shakirov
U18 Boys Singles
Winner: Amaan Bhoday
Runner-up: Tommy Lin
U16 Boys Singles
Winner: Aaryan B
Runner-up: Kitan C
U18 Girls Singles
Winner: Nancy L
Junior Doubles
Winners: Amaan B & Aaryan B
Runners-up: Nancy L & Tommy L
Take a look at the Photogallery of the event here