It has been a fantastic summer of tennis for the women at ALTC, both in terms of the increased number of participants as well as success in the leagues. We have 3 women’s teams and there is place for everyone who wants to compete.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight summer doubles
This was a great effort to come top of Division 3b in this league and hence move up to Division 2 next summer. Andover won 75% of their games and thanks go to Jennie Pope, Ros Hursell, Flavia Zamfir, Elena Clarke, Martha Folkes and Claire Reid for maintaining consistency and determination to move up a division.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight summer doubles Over 50’s
It has been a great turn out for the matches with a few firm staples of the team and a couple of fantastic debuts. Christine Pickford, Sophie Annett, Jane Laborda, Jenny Mears, Jules Ursell and Laura Cook were among the players who played Alverstoke, Portwood, Lyndhurst and Warsash
When playing at home, our first pair were undefeated and the second couple won all of their matches against the opposing second couple. A fantastic achievement meaning that the team has been promoted to Division 1 for next summer season.
Thanks go to Sophie Annett who captains this team.
Basingstoke women’s doubles
Already in Division 1 in this league means the Andover women’s team have competitive exciting games all summer long. We played against many familiar teams including Preston Candover(winners), Goodworth Clatford, Old Basing, Odiham and Riseley and enjoyed success in all but 1 match. Thanks for everyone who took part and it is great to see some excellent girls contributing to the success of this team especially Flavia Zamfir and Maria Sharova.
We would really like to expand the numbers of women’s teams at ALTC and with membership increasing at the club this is a viable aim for the summer season 2024.
