A cool, dry morning gave ideal conditions for the start of this year’s tournament. After a morning of hard-fought tennis around the three villages, everyone congregated at Brook House to watch Liz Maycock and Alan Moug defeat Jax Jarvis and Alex Poignant in the final.

The players and friends and family then enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch, with an unplanned but very tasty Mediterranean theme.

We were particularly pleased to welcome five new faces to the tournament, including finalist Alex. Other newcomers included two players who have recently dusted off their rackets after a lay-off of more than two decades.

Several spectators want to be part of next year’s tournament and some have already started practising.

Thank you to everyone who took part, lent a court, helped organise and set up. And to Jonathan and Nicole Stolerman for hosting the lunch and George Monk for the photograph of the winners.