WEEK 10 LANSLEY DOES IT AGAIN!

With players Luke Mayes, Daniel Mayes, Eamonn Martin Snr, Ahmed Ibrahim all being side lined through injures and other commitments, Left 6 players remaining and these were 6 power house players causing tough draws in every single match.
Simon Hardie, Ian Raftery, Daniel Mayes, Eamonn Martin Jnr, Jenny Gray & Paul Lansley all played great tennis, and all worked tirelessly for the points available but it was Paul Lansley who stole the show again playing unbelievable tennis throughout the night with 3 wins from 3 matches.
"I know i can beat any body here and they all know it, playing and beating world number one Simon Hardie was just the icing on the cake for me tonight" smirked a very happy Paul Lansley

Congratulations Paul.

Results Week 10

Round One
Eamonn Martin Jnr 6 - 6 Ian Raftery
Jenny Gray 1 - 6 Simon Hardie
Paul Lansley 6 - 2 Daniel Mayes

Round Two
Daniel Mayes 4 - 6 Eamonn Martin Jnr
Jenny Gray 1 - 6 Ian Raftery
Paul Lansley 6 - 2 Simon Hardie

Round Three
Daniel Mayes 4 - 3 Ian Raftery
Jenny Gray 1 - 6 Paul Lansley
Simon Hardie 6 - 3 Eamonn Martin Jnr

WEEK 9 IS OFF

The Basildon Superset Tennis Championships regrets to inform its players that this weekends tennis championships have had to be cancelled due to being that there are no courts available.
But the good news is that it WILL be on the following Sunday night 7 - 9 pm without doubt, if you want to play please text me your name to say you are available and i can then do the draw as soon as possible.

WEEK 8 LEAGUE TABLE

PAUL LANSLEY SIGNS 4 YEAR DEAL WITH POWER BALANCE

World number 7 Paul Lansley pencilled in a 4 year partnership with power balance today, after appearing to have been using them for the last 6 months.
"i honestly can not believe the difference i feel with it on, its unbelievable, i feel taller, stronger, more flexible, can last longer, and just in general a better person, i really will not be seen without one! I'm so happy to be affiliated with Power Balance" Gleamed a delighted Paul Lansley

Power Balance are also worn by other top sports stars such David Beckham, Ronaldo, Dutch Football Team, Kate Middleton, Jenny Gray.
They are supposed to improve Balance, Greater Flexibility, Increased Core Strength.

Power Balance Performance Technology is a Mylar hologram that is embedded with a range of frequencies found in nature that react positively with your body's energy field. It has been shown to improve balance , flexibility & strength as well as contributing to an overall sense of well being among its users.

Checkout the website www.powerbalance.co.uk
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

£6 each or 2 for £10
Colours ; Black , White , Yellow & Pink in MEDIUM
Black , White , Red , Clear , Pink , Yellow & Blue in LARGE

Contact Paul Lansley - 07973 205995 email pjlans@googlemail.com

WEEK 8 IN PHOTOS

Daniel Mayes securing his first BSTC title
"I'm ecstatic, I'm just so happy, I wasn't so sure about playing the play off game against Simon as my shoulder was hurting alot, but can you believe how good i played! i am so happy my game is finally back" smiled Daniel


Simon Hardie sent packing, a happy but disappointed world number one.
"It hurt me losing to Daniel but i won all 15 points and I'm just relieved i have extended me lead at the top of the championships" gloated Simon


Ian Raftery blaming Ahmed Ibrahim for spoiling his big day
"I cant believe him! I'm so disappointed by his behavior, it grieves me!" Weeped Ian.


Ahmed delighted with his performance against Ian Raftery
"he can say what he wants, i know he is spreading rumours around about my behaviour but he is no one and has no right to do that about me! i think he knows I'm improving and doesn't like it, and in all fairness i was cheated out of that match! i didn't say anything at the time but some of the calls he gave me were atrocious!" shrugged Ahmed.


Simon Mayes after another week of points
"I'll take anything and by taking 5 points each week I'm silently moving up the table without anyone really realising" a very sweaty Simon Mayes told us.


Jenny Gray modelling the new range of Nike dresses for Victoria Azarenka.
"I'm extremely happy with my week, i might have not taken any points but believe me for a second i could have easily taken all 15 the difference between the other players and me is not that great and its closing every week, i really feel i had Simon Hardie worried today!" Shrieked a happy Jenny Gray


No comment! Eamonn Martin
Another real bad week for Eamonn Martin Jnr take zero points and his attitude towards his game is really starting to affect his play
"Tennis is never gonna get me a beach perfect body like the gym would!" Screamed Eamonn Martin Jnr

FIRST TIME SUCCESS FOR DANIEL MAYES

Daniel Mayes captured his first title this year in what was a perfect night for him, rumours circled hours before the event started was that he was injured and looking to pull out, but he was talked around by his physio and he never looked back.

Daniel played his brother in the first round and won impressively 6 - 2 playing almost faultless tennis.

In the second round he faced Ahmed Ibrahim a man which is impressively on the rise on the tour, Daniel came out firing blasting Ahmed into mars with another 6 - 2 victory, Ahmed seeming a shadow of his last weeks performance against brother Luke.

The Third round saw Daniel Play Eamonn Martin Jnr a playing that Daniel really struggles against and when the draw was made you could see Daniel's shoulders drop, Eamonn Martin Jnr really isn't the same playing that everyone feared and Daniel soon realised this after the first few games smashing Eamonn Martin Jnr 6 - 1, Daniel was really impressive form.

But the tale of this story doesn't end there Daniel Mayes then realised World number one Simon Hardie was level on points and games against it was a draw, Simon Hardie beating Ahmed Ibrahim 6 - 2 Jenny Gray 6 - 3 and sealing it with a amazing bagel against Simon Mayes, No one saw that coming.

With both playing sharing the honours for this week a final game would then be played for the honour of taking the medal home with them, both players agreeing, and Daniel Mayes electing to serve, Simon confident but Daniel masterful, Daniel wins to love, Daniel falls to his knees and weeps, his first title and what a better way to win it.

Ian Hardie just missing out this week thanks to an impressive Ahmed Ibrahim who lost to Ian, but taking a game to much for Ian to share the title.
"I was robbed, I'm disgusted by Ahmed's behaviour in that match, i believe if there was some sort of umpire there i would have won, his calls were atrocious!" fired an angry Ian Raftery

Congratulations to Simon Hardie & Daniel Mayes and thanks to all the competitors this week.



RESULTS OF WEEK 8

ROUND ONE
Luke Mayes 2 - 6 Daniel Mayes
Eamonn Martin Jnr 4 - 6 Ian Raftery
Simon Hardie 6 - 2 Ahmed Ibrahim
Simon Mayes 6 - 3 Jenny Gray

ROUND TWO
Daniel Mayes 6 - 2 Ahmed Ibrahim
Simon Hardie 6 - 3 Jenny Gray
Luke Mayes 6 - 3 Eamonn Martin Jnr
Simon Mayes 1 - 6 Ian Raftery

ROUND THREE
Simon Mayes 0 - 6 Simon Hardie
Ahmed Ibrahim 1 - 6 Ian Raftery
Luke Mayes 6 - 2 Jenny Gray
Eamonn Martin Jnr 1 - 6 Daniel Mayes

MAYES PUTS RECENT SUCCESS DOWN TO.....YOGHURTS!

TBSTC star Luke Mayes has lifted the ''lid'' on his recent surge up the ranking into 3rd spot.

Mayes, 28, puts the current form down to his love of yoghurts, and in particular the new Yoo range.

''Its a passion iv had since i was a young child, i just love yoghurts, the creamyness, the sweetness, i mustv tried thousands in my life time'' he gleemed

''Im currently on 10 a day after consulting my nutritionist and i can really feel the benefits on court'' Mayes added

Stay tuned for the latest goings on from TBSTC!!!

FOR SALE SECTION

Next week TBSTC will be opening up apart of the site for people to sell there second hand tennis gear, we all have bits and pieces that we might have grown out of or tennis gear that is just sitting in the attic or cupboards, so if this is relevant to you, email it over to Luke_1983uk@yahoo.co.uk with a picture, size & asking price and we will do our best to sell it for you.

TBSTC STRIKE SPONORSHIP WITH SALTIRE SPORTS

Today we can report that we have struck a deal with Saltire Sports the worlds leading sports store, they sell all kind of Tennis clothing accessories training equipment fitness and rehabilitation equipment.
They are also the only place in the world that sells JOMA tennis clothing and what more at fantastic prices, Tennis shirts from £12.99 with the most expensive at only £24.99 crazy to think that Nike and Adidas sells tennis shirts for £42.99!
Anyway be sure to check them out at
http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk


http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk/clothing/1569-joma-330-tennis-shirt.html


http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk/joma-tracksuits-and-leisurewear/1420-joma-picasho-3-polo-shirt.html


http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk/joma-tracksuits-and-leisurewear/1485-joma-tour-tennis-shirt.html


http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk/joma-tracksuits-and-leisurewear/1483-joma-marcel-granollers-tennis-t-shirt.html


http://www.saltireteamwear.org.uk/joma-tracksuits-and-leisurewear/1484-joma-lopez-tennis-shirt.html

SIMON HARDIE BEFOE HE WAS FAMOUS

Every so often we think about new ideas and look for stories we can update you with, and yesterday Rachel in the office came up with an idea ....BEFORE THEY WERE FAMOUS, so with this in mind we dug deep in the history folders and found an article on the BSTC world number one Simon Hardie, as a junior he worked for Pirelli tyres and apparently was very successful at what he did, managing to go from office junior to company manager within 7 months.
Thankfully Simon has traded the tyres for tennis and what a great decision that really was for him and most importantly us.

AHMED IBRAHIM TO LAUNCH MUSIC CAREER?

Rumours are rife that the BSTC star Ahmed Ibrahim is on the verge of becoming Bruno Mars's body double sound a like and look a like.

It was reported yesterday in the times paper that Bruno Mars was seeking a partner for his new album and after seeing his idol Ahmed Ibrahim late last night a deal has apparently been struck, when or how this will happen we don't know but we are very excited about this development.

We contacted Ahmed Ibrahim this morning for any information and he said "Bruno and me are very close and i know he wants me to be apart of his next project EARTH TO MARS i just don't know how i can fit this in, it would be good but I'm not sure if i want a partner, i have produced my own album and have a dozen songs left over so i have to think about myself first and my main priority my tennis" smirked Ahmed

Stay tuned for more on this story as it breaks.

WEEK 7 IN PICTURES

Paul Lansley with his prized Egg and trophy with Ahmed Ibrahim who aided Paul to the title.


Daniel Mayes upbeat after securing 6 points and still holding his world number two ranking position.


A disappointed Eamonn Martin Jnr after letting down his huge fan base and handing over his championship so easily.


Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, AHMED IBRAHIM - IBRAHIM - AH-MED IBRAHIM!
Amazingly taking Luke Mayes to a Timed Loss but only giving his opponent 3 points then the 5 he so badly needed.


A very tired Simon Hardie but more importantly the BSTC's World number one STILL!!


Injured Jenny Gray relived to have finished but very disappointed not to have taken any points this week.


The great Simon Mayes taking 4 points this week adding to his total and very pleased with his week.


A very happy Eamonn Martin Snr, The Reason .... because he is on his way up the table this week after taking 5 points and beating Ahmed Ibrahim 6 - 4.


THE BASILDON SUPERSET TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP GANG

WEEK 7 LEAGUE TABLE

LANSLEY TAKES SECOND TITLE AS LUKE MAYES CHOKES

This week saw 5 courts being occupied in what was to be the longest lasting championships in the BSTC history.

With competitors Simon Hardie, Daniel Mayes, Ian Raftery, Luke Mayes, Eamonn Martin Jnr, Simon Mayes, Paul Lansley, Eamonn Martin Snr, Jenny Gray & Eamonn Martin Snr competing, this was always going to be a tough one no matter what the draw threw up.

Luke Mayes was on top form again beating Jenny Gray 6 - 0 then playing world number 3 Ian Raftery and winning very easily 6 - 2 in 20 Minutes, he then played Ahmed Ibrahim a match which would decide the fate of this weeks championship, Luke started very poorly and Ahmed capitalized on this taking it to his opponent and he really did, Luke found himself at 3 - 3 with 5 minutes remaining and then stepped up his game to win 5 - 3 but with this result only taking 3 points from the full 5 that was on offer, Ahmed Ibrahim shocked the world with this result sending out wild celebrations around the tennis world and stating himself as a player in the making that now will surly go on to greater things.

Luke Mayes chocked badly this week and by only taking 3 points handing the title to Paul Lansley who rained in the fame again taking his second title and the prized Easter egg, Paul came through some stern challenges beating Eamonn Martin Jnr 6 - 2 then beating his dad Eamonn Martin Snr 6 - 0 and then the all important match against Daniel Mayes 6 - 4.

Congratulations Paul Lansley for taking week 7's prized title.


SCORES FROM WEEK 7

ROUND ONE
Eamonn Martin Jnr 2 - 6 Paul Lansley
Ahmed Ibrahim 4 - 6 Eamonn Martin Snr
Simon Hardie 6 - 5 Ian Raftery
Daniel Mayes 5 - 5 Simon Mayes
Luke Mayes 6 - 0 Jenny Gray

ROUND TWO
Jenny Gray 2 - 5 Simon Mayes
Ahmed Ibrahim 2 - 6 Daniel Mayes
Eamonn Martin Snr 0 - 6 Paul Lansley
Ian Raftery 2 - 6 Luke Mayes
Eamonn Martin Jnr 4 - 5 Simon Hardie

ROUND THREE
Jenny Gray 1 - 6 Ian Raftery
Paul Lansley 6 - 4 Daniel Mayes
Eamonn Martin Jnr 6 - 2 Simon Mayes
Ahmed Ibrahim 3 - 5 Luke Mayes
Simon Hardie 6 - 2 Eamonn Martin Snr

FAME HUNGRY EAMONN MARTIN JNR OUT AND ABOUT

If you have not picked up the latest copies of Mens Health and MEN magazine you will have obviously not have seen that the BSTC star Eamonn Martin Jnr is making headlines, after his successful advertising campaign for Whey Protein fame has gone through the roof for the 18 year old, and this week he has made it to number one man of the year for MEN magazine and also features on the front cover of Mens Health.
Be sure to catch up on all his latest on goings as it happens on here, your number one tennis website.

A HUGE EXCLUSIVE - THIS WEEKS BSTC DRAW

This week we thought we would give you a reason to look forward more to this Sundays BSTC's.
We decided to do the draw early and get you ready for your selected opponent and it sure has thrown up some great matches!
So without anymore delay here is the eargerly awaited draw, enjoy!

TBSTC TO WTA - WHO WOULD THEY BE.....

We thought it would be interesting to see if one of our tennis touring pro's was a member of the WTA who would they be, so we studied long and hard over this and we have came up with these, we hope you enjoy.

SIMON HARDIE - Caroline Wozniacki - Denmark


DANIEL MAYES - Serena Williams - USA


IAN RAFTERY - Dominika Cibulkova - Slovakia


LUKE MAYES - Kim Clijsters - Belgium


EAMONN MARTIN JNR - Andrea Petkovic - Germany


SIMON MAYES - Jelena Jankovic - Serbia


PAUL LANSLEY - Maria Sharapova - Russia


PAUL HODGES - Justine Henin - Belgium


LEE RAFTERY - Dinara Safina - Russia


EAMONN MARTIN SNR - Francesca Schiavone - Italy


JENNY GRAY - Victoria Azarenka - Belarus


ELLIE WILSON - Jelena Dokic - Australia


AHMED IBRAHIM - Aravane Rezai - France


Let us know what you think and remember to stay tuned for more news as it breaks.

SIMON HARDIE'S SONG OF THE WEEK

Noah and the Whale - L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.

L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N. WHEN WILL SIMON WIN AGAIN, HE'S GOT HEART BUT HE THREW IT AWAY.

WEEK 6 LEAGUE TABLE

World number one Simon Hardie losing valuable points this week as Daniel Mayes Ian Raftery & Luke Mayes all close the gap.

Daniel Mayes now moves into second place taking Ian Raftery's position that he has held since the championships founded.

Eamonn Martin Jnr also closes the gap between himself and the top four with a great week from him taking maximum fifteen points.