9U County Cup Report
9U Girls Report
Girls Team: Olivia, Isla, Bella, Sophia, and Dorina.
Match 1: vs Nottinghamshire
The opening match was against Nottinghamshire, the girls came out strong from the start. Olivia and Isla kicked off the day with impressive singles victories, both battling through tie-breaks to secure important points for the team. This set the tone for the rest of the round, next, Sophia and Bella stepped up in their singles matches, both securing dominant wins, which gave the team an early advantage heading into the doubles.
In the doubles, the girls continued their momentum, with Bella and Olivia pairing up and Dorina and Sophia forming the second doubles team. Both pairs played superbly, outplaying their opponents and securing comfortable wins, giving the team an overwhelming 6-0 victory against Nottinghamshire.
Match 2: vs. Leicestershire
The second round was against Leicestershire, who had just defeated Lincolnshire. Sticking with the same lineup for the singles, Olivia, Isla, Sophia, and Bella all faced strong opponents. However, the girls kept their composure and played at a high level throughout. By the end of the singles matches, we were leading 3-1, giving us a solid advantage heading into the doubles.
In the doubles, Olivia and Bella teamed up to play against Leicestershire's top pair, while Isla and Dorina formed the second doubles team. Both matches were tightly contested, but both pairs showed tremendous resilience, managing to win in nail-biting tie-breaks. With both doubles matches secured, the final score was a 5-1 victory against Leicestershire.
Match 3: vs Lincolnshire
The final round saw us face Lincolnshire, and the girls were determined to finish strong. Olivia, Isla, Sophia, and Dorina played singles, with Olivia and Sophia claiming comfortable wins. Isla had a close match but just missed out, with the score standing at 4-2 in her opponent's favor. Dorina, however, displayed her grit and determination, winning her singles in a tie-break, leaving us with a 3-1 lead after the singles.
Once again, the doubles proved decisive. Bella and Olivia paired up, while Dorina and Sophia teamed up for the second match. Both pairs were in top form, finishing strong in their respective matches, securing victories over Lincolnshire’s pairs and sealing the 5-1 win for our team.
The girls' team put on a fantastic display of tennis throughout the competition, demonstrating not only individual skill but also exceptional teamwork and mutual support. Each player contributed significantly to our victories, with impressive performances across all matches.
With their victory in Boston, the girls have now progressed to the North Area Finals. Nottingham, here we come!
9U Boys Report
Team Members: Alfie, David, Konstantin, Seb, Charlie
Match 1: Vs Nottinghamshire
The first match of the day was against a strong Nottingham team featuring several top national players. We knew this would be a tough challenge for our 9U boys, and unfortunately, we couldn't quite get over the line.
In the singles, Alfie, David, Seb, and Konstantin gave it their all. Each of them fought hard in every rally, but despite their efforts, they couldn't secure a win. At the end of the singles, the score was 4-0 in Nottingham's favour.
Next up were the doubles. Alfie and David teamed up to face two very skilled players from Nottingham, but again, despite battling hard, they couldn't get the victory. Seb and Charlie paired up for the second doubles match, and they fought hard too. The match went to a tie break, but they were narrowly defeated by just a couple of points.
The boys now fully understood the level of competition they were facing and were ready to regroup and push forward for the next match.
Match 2: Vs Leicestershire
In match two, we faced Leicester, and Alfie came out strong for the team with a dominant 4-0 win in his singles match. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, David, Konstantin, and Charlie couldn't secure wins in their singles matches, leaving the team behind once again.
In the doubles, Alfie teamed up with Konstantin, while Seb and Charlie joined forces once again. Seb and Charlie came agonisingly close to securing a victory but were just edged out in another tie break.
Match 3: Vs Lincolnshire
The final match of the day was against Lincolnshire, the event favourites. Our boys rallied together, supporting each other until the very end. The singles players for this match were Alfie, David, Seb, and Charlie, with the doubles pairings of Alfie and David and Konstantin and Seb.
Although the final score was a 6-0 defeat, the result didn't reflect how hard the boys fought. Every rally was contested with determination and grit. Unfortunately, we couldn't quite break through against such strong opposition, but the team left everything on the court.
While the results were challenging, this event provided valuable exposure to the high level of play from top county players. All of our boys displayed incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day. Although we didn’t get many wins, the experience will be incredibly motivating for the team. The team’s spirit was fantastic, and the effort shown in every match is something they can all be proud of.
Laura Mineards, 9U Captain
