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2016 BLAKES OF THE HOLLOW WEST OF ULSTER TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

This last month has seen the Blake’s of the Hollow West Ulster Tennis Open played out at the Enniskillen Tennis Club. The increased entry saw the courts stretched to their maximum to accommodate all 111 players but thanks to the glorious weather and the over worked BBQ everyone enjoyed a superb weeks tennis with 15 titles up for grabs across the A,B and C grades...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League finals

With both finalists coming out of Mondays group both teams had already played each other three times in this year’s league with Francos Specials three wins making them strong favourites before a ball was served. The Silverhill Ducks were immediately in trouble with their unbeaten pairing of Scott Hubbard and Martina Boyd going down 7-5 to Davy Thompson and sub Eilis Bogue...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 9 Review

While the qualifiers for the semi-finals from Wednesday’s group were known the seedings were still up for grabs as Eilis Bogue’s Pizza Slicers trailed Sheila Colville’s Chilli Monks by only 5 games going into the last round of matches. First match on the night had Sheila’s Monks looking to post a strong target against John Griffin’s Private Diners. The mixed matches failed to separate the teams ...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 8 Review

The night’s second match was a much more predictable affair with top team Francos Specials anticipating victory over bottom placed Crème Brulees. With the Brulees fielding four subs the odds were stacked against them. A brave 6-6 draw in the top mixed match gave the Brulees hope with sub JR Dundas and Brenda Davis matching Davy Thompson and Louise McGann shot for shot ...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 7 Review

Having just seen second placed Silverhill Ducks beaten, Seamus O’Connell’s Fine Wines had a chance to erase the damage of last week’s heavy defeat and rejoin the race for the second semi spot. They got off to the perfect start against Ken Yang’s Crème Brulees as Jerome Nicolle and Sonja Hateboer quickly secured a 10-2 win in the top match ove the out of sorts Clive Funston and Brenda Davis ...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 6 Review

Up until this week it was much more difficult to call the outcome of the Wednesday group with three teams still genuinely in the running. However the combination of a blistering display from group leaders Chilli Monks, who heavily beat third placed Private Diners, and a tight 2 game win for second placed Pizza Slicers has cyrstallised positions. Indeed John Griffin’s Private Diners chances now rest almost entirely ...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 5 Review

With all four teams still in the running for both qualifying slots it was set up for a tense and close fought session of tennis on Wednesday night. First up was a first v second affair as Sheila Colville’s Chilli Monks looked to stretch their lead over Eilis Bogue’s Pizza Slicers. The fact that there were three 6-6 draws and three 7-5 wins in eight matches shows just how closely matched the teams were on the night...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 4 Review

Ken Yang’s Crème Brulees were first on court, still searching for their first win in this year’s league and tonight facing Seamus O’Connell’s Fine Wines. The four mixed doubles were all tight affairs with three matches finishing 7-5 and the bottom match tied 6-6 giving the Crème Brulees a narrow 2 game lead at the break. The Fine Wines immediately closed the gap as Jerome Nicolle and Martin Hamblin fought...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 3 Review

Week 3 of the Francos Spring League at Enniskillen Tennis Club saw the weather play a role for the first time as high winds on Monday night and lashing rain on Wednesday meant only two of the week’s four matches could be played. It was down to the hardy Crème Brulees and Silverhill Ducks to battle the elements...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 2 Review

It was week two of Francos Spring League at Enniskillen Tennis Club, with Michelle McTeague's Silverhill Ducks looking to recover from a heavy week one defeat. They were up against Seamus O'Connell's Fine Wines who themselves were keen to build on their winning start to the league...for more.

Franco's Spring Tennis League Round 1 Review

Last Monday night saw the first matches in this year's Enniskillen Tennis Spring League get under way. Sponsored once again by FRANCOS Restaurant the Spring League sees over 70 club members playing doubles and mixed doubles in a team format over the next ten Monday and Wednesday nights with the top four teams progressing to finals week at the end of March...for more.