Despite the bright skies, fortunes on the court were not so forthcoming after opening day defeat for one of 10is Academy’s junior teams.
After going 3-1 down following the first round of matches, the Ely club failed to recover and lost 9-1 to Cambridge Academy in LTA National League Regional Division Two on Saturday.
Sebastien Scaux, head coach at 10is Academy, said: “Experience won the day.
“Three out of four of our players never played any official matches before. Cambridge Academy played better than we did; they were solid.”
However, the 12U boys’ team, who were involved in a thrilling contest with Peterborough City in Division One. did win.
Alex Shackleton, 10is Academy’s number one player, had won the first match 7-5.
But after losing the second set, the Peterborough player held his nerve to clinch the third set 11-9 having saved two match points in what was the longest match of the league so far at two hours and 26 minutes.
In doubles’ competition, there was less drama for Cassius Pennington and Jeremy Harvey, joined by Alexander Wallart, who won 7-6, 6-1, 6-4, eventually winning by a score of 8-4.
10is Academy’s men’s team return to court at Cambridge on Sunday, May 9, the 12U boys return to action on May 16 while the nine & under mixed play on May 23.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here