Former champions Chris Gosden and Tom Craddock put on an epic, near three-hour men’s singles title-decider at the Fishbourne Tennis Club Finals Day on 7 September. A large crowd was gripped by a see-sawing battle of quality tennis as first Craddock (men’s champion in 2016 and ’17) and then Gosden (champion in 2015) piled on…
Big crowds at FTC all day long enjoyed some cracking tennis at this year’s Championships Finals Day. Luckily Nikki Holden was on hand to capture some of the shots – of both the textbook variety and the rather more flukey… And whoever knew Roy could levitate off the ground as far as Rachel?
Here is ace snapper Nikki’s second picture gallery from Finals Day 2019, capturing some of the fun, games (and food!) behind the tennis. Don’t forget to share your favourite pictures with friends!
Fishbourne Tennis Club’s Finals Day 2019 has come and gone and the consensus is that rarely has there been a better day at the club. Great tennis, great people, great weather, great food and drink…the day had it all, as memorably captured by Nikki Holden and her unstinting efforts behind the camera lens. Here is…
10am start Court 2 Mens singles Tom Craddock v Chris Gosden Court 3 Ladies singles Debbie Jupe v Rachel Dekker Court 4 Mixed doubles Joseph Daborn & Gilly Perrin v Jo & Lewis or Sue & Darren 11.30 start Court 2 VETS mens singles Edgar Houlson v Dick Nicholson Court 3 VETS mixed doubles Sue…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jim Aman. “American Jim” (actually Canadian) contributed a huge amount to the club over several years, all achieved in unfailingly modest fashion. Jim was a favourite with everyone at club sessions which he attended several times a week until he suffered a sudden illness…
FTC has done well quizzing against the other sports clubs at Fishbourne in the past and there’s a chance now to show how good we are at the Quiz Night this Friday 19 July …but be warned, the other clubs will be keen to get their own back! Can we possibly allow the Croquet Club…
FTC Summer Open Day and Bring-A-Friend Day is on at the club from 9-1pm Saturday 29 June. If you have ever thought about taking up tennis, or returning to it after a gap, this is the day when you can come down to the club, meet some members, have a friendly hit and find out…