On a lovely day, which was a bit cooler than the day before, Goodrich ‘A’ttitudes playing at home, faced top team Ross ‘A’ in Division 3 West of the H & W Summer League on Sunday, June 30th. 

Kim Martin and Cheryl Mordecai got off to a great start keeping ahead of Brenda Saunders and Val Davies, who were taking their time to come to terms with the carpet surface. Kim and Cheryl took the first set 6-4 and maintained the momentum in the second set taking it 6-1.

On the tarmac, Cath Hutchinson and Rachael Wintle again produced a really solid performance with some very long games, but they proved too strong and consistent with a 6-2 6-2 win over the Ross third pair, Ginny Higgins and Gaynor Raine.

At the half way mark the ‘A’ttitudes were 3 rubbers to 0 up, and after a break for some liquid refreshments, play resumed. 

Rachael and Cath had a great match against the Ross first pair taking the opening set 6-4, but Val and Brenda dug in, and Ross took the remaining two sets 3-6 / 1-6, having adjusted their game to the carpet surface.

Overall there was some wonderful and highly competitive tennis against local rivals and friends, and thanks go to the band of loyal supporters for their vocal encouragement. A lovely tea was served outside on the patio, and the first planning meeting took place for an Autumn friendly.

Both Ross and Goodrich are leading the way in Division 3 West, which is great news for the South Herefordshire teams.  Goodrich ‘A’ttitudes will next play Worcester ‘B’ at home on Sunday, 7th July.See the full story in this week’s edition of the Ross Gazette, or subscribe to our online edition here