Oakham Tennis Club round-up

Oakham Tennis Club's ladies super seniors have got the summer season off to a sensational start.

They have won their league after recording five successive victories to complete their campaign with a 100 percent record.

The Rutland side finished well clear of runners-up Oadby Granville who returned three wins, a draw and a defeat from their five games.

Oakham completed their title-winning term with a 5-3 victory over the David Lloyd Club from Narborough at the Vale.

Debbie Powell and Anne Boyce played well again and lost only three games in total as they forced errors from the visitors with strong drives and quick interceptions. Their speed around the courts helped them return what might have been testing drives.

Joanna Maynard and Laura Reekie began well against the firsts but were unable to keep up the pressure.

Their rubber against the seconds see-sawed until they both won a set, giving the home team the valuable bonus points.

Debbie Powell has played in four matches and has remained unbeaten and has been ably supported by Wonhui Buckley and Anne Boyce.

Oakham's men's team have now won two matches after their latest success over Syston (Northfields).

Peter Farrar and Jeremy Wood won all four sets with relative ease as Wood's serving was too strong for the hosts.

Martin Reason had Rob Potter for a new partner and they worked well by taking a set from both Syston couples with their determination for a 6-2 win.

The men have two matches still to play when they hope to move further up the table.