The Cheshire 60 & Over Mixed Doubles County Championship

The last closed Cheshire Championship tournament of the year... The Cheshire 60 & Over Mixed Doubles County Championship, saw 11 pairs contesting the title including last year’s winners Jean Thistleton & Jim Gibbs. The pairs were divided into 2 boxes of 6 and 5 therefore ensuring plenty of matches for everyone. All matches were very competitive and played in a good spirit. After the completion of the matches the top 2 pairs from each box qualified for the semi-finals with Debbie McKeever & John Hilton playing Jean Thistleton & Jim Gibbs and Helen Ditchfield & Rob Slade were up against Gaynor Hawthornwaite & Greg Turner. It was Debbie & John who came out on top and the second semi-final was extremely close and went to a tie break with Helen & Rob just edging it 7 – 5. The final was full of long rallies, with Debbie & John winning the key points and eventually coming out on top.

Congratulations to all the players who competed well , and all matches were played in a good spirit. Thanks to Tom Brown who Refereed the event with his usual efficiency.