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Club tennis championships in Paulshof reaches its climax after six weeks of impressive tennis

The tennis club at Rivonia Recreation Club had strong and intense competitors playing for the winners’ trophy.

Rivonia Recreation Club in Paulshof hosted its annual tennis club championships finals.

Matthew Harris goes for a low shot.. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The finals in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles were the culmination of an intense tournament that began in February.
Club manager Matthew Bayley said, “There was a huge participation from club members. There was a big draw for the knockout matches so there was some good tennis on offer during the championships.

Matthew Harris in action in the mixed doubles final match. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

“There’s a lot more social tennis matches to take place at the club which is exciting as well.”

Winner of the men’s singles final at Rivonia Recreation Club tennis championships, Warwic Spence with runner-up Matthew Harris. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The men’s doubles saw Warwic Spence and Duncan Horne win against Brad Vermeulen and Bryan Gordan 2–6, 6–1, 6–2.
Karyn Hambridge and Danielle Brady Moffat won the women’s doubles against Carmen Spence and Anthea Hurly 4–6, 6–1, 6–1.

Runner-up in the women’s singles final Carmen Spence with winner Danielle Brady Moffat at Rivonia Recreation Club in Paulshof. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Carmen Spence returns the ball in the mixed doubles final at Rivonia Recreation Club. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Over the next few weeks, the club will host several events.

Warwic Spence goes for a shot. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Duncan Horne jumps high to serve in the men’s doubles tennis final in Paulshof. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The winners in each category were:

  • Women’s singles: Danielle Brady Moffat
  • Women’s doubles: Karyn Hambridge and Danielle Brady Moffat
  • Men’s singles: Warwic Spence
  • Men’s doubles: Duncan Horne and Warwic Spence
  • Mixed doubles: Warwic Spence and Danielle Brady Moffat.
Danielle Brady Moffat keeps track of the ball in the mixed doubles final against Carmen Spence and Matthew Harris. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

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