This week saw 8 players battle it out for the most famous prize in tennis history, and that’s for there name to be written in history on the winners list for Monte Carlo in the BSTC.
Players such as world number one Simon Hardie, Ian Raftery, Daniel Mayes, Luke Mayes, Eamonn Martin Jnr, Simon Mayes, Eamonn Martin Snr and Ahmed Ibrahim all competed for this week’s prized trophy.
It was played under some of the hottest conditions which saw all the players competing struggle for fitness but we definently saw some of the most entertaining tennis yet.
Amazing matches from Simon Hardie Vs Luke Mayes, which saw Simon going 4 – 0 up to finding himself draw 4 - 4 with Luke Mayes stunning his opponent and almost winning it, Ian Raftery losing to Eamonn Martin Jnr 4 – 6 in what saw Eamonn Martin Jnr starting slow but finishing far superior to his slumping opponent.
Then we saw Eamonn Martin Snr Vs Eamonn Martin Jnr, Snr playing amazing tennis and only just losing this match to Jnr 6 – 3 but Snr showing more and more signs that things are looking up.
Luke Mayes vs Simon Mayes, Simon taking a big lead 3 – 1 and in total control, saw Luke struggling with fitness and on the brink of losing but Luke digged deep and pulled off an incredible win, 6 – 4.
We had Ahmed Ibrahim playing Daniel Mayes in which was there first meeting, both new to each others games, but played in fantastic style from both players, great rallies and in general a great match, Daniel taking this 6 – 1 but again Ahmed showing that he is more then capable of turning his seasons campaign around.
And match of the day was without doubt, Simon Hardie Vs Daniel Mayes, the last match of the day with a lot riding on it, points, records and pride. The match started with a huge shock, Simon Hardie going 4 – 0 down in less then 8 minutes and only taking 3 points from Daniel Mayes, Daniel playing at his very best, something that no one has seen from him yet, leaving Simon stunned, but then Simon thought back, 1 – 4 , 2 – 4 , 3 – 4 then 4 – 4! He was back! But then Simon serving for a 5 – 4 lead turning in a very tired service game, Daniel broke, with Daniel looking the much fitter of the two, Daniel eventually pushing himself through the finishing line and making headlines beating the world number one 6 – 4. amazing match
But it was neither of these two players that would be picking up this weeks Monte Carlo title, it was Eamonn Martin Jnr who caused the shock picking up all 15 points and only dropping 7 games all day, is the wonder kid that had so much potential back? Who knows but on this showing, he has the world taking about him, and showing the rest of the BSTC players they now have someone that can challenge at the top, congratulations Eamonn Martin Jnr.
WEEK 6 RESULTS
Luke Mayes 6 - 2 Eamonn Martin Snr
Ian Raftery 4 - 6 Eamonn Martin Jnr
Simon Mayes 0 - 6 Simon Hardie
Ahmed Ibrahim 1 - 6 Daniel Mayes
Luke Mayes 4 - 4 Simon Hardie
Eamonn Martin Snr 3 - 6 Eamonn Martin Jnr
Daniel Mayes 6 - 3 Simon Mayes
Ahmed Ibrahim 0 - 6 Ian Raftery
Luke Mayes 6 - 4 Simon Mayes
Daniel Mayes 6 - 4 Simon Hardie
Eamonn Martin Jnr 6 - 0 Ahmed Ibrahim
Ian Raftery 6 - 1 Eamonn Martin Snr
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