{"id":2546,"date":"2025-10-08T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T07:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eagle-elite.vamtam.com\/?p=2546"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:59:41","slug":"a-spectacular-tennis-finals-day-at-southsea-tennis-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2design.co\/stc\/a-spectacular-tennis-finals-day-at-southsea-tennis-club\/","title":{"rendered":"A Spectacular Tennis Finals Day at Southsea Tennis Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2546\" class=\"elementor elementor-2546\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fe0e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57fe0e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7789507d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7789507d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The STC Club Day was nothing short of spectacular! With nearly 50 individual entrants and over 100 matches, the event culminated in one unforgettable Finals Day.<\/p>\n<p>Originally, the weather did not play ball but thankfully, the postponement gave us a calm day, and the sun shone brightly, creating the perfect backdrop for a day filled with thrilling tennis and a vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Spectators flocked to the club, adding to the excitement and the courts were buzzing with energy as players showcased their skills and determination. The day was not just about the matches; it was a community celebration with lots of people mingling and enjoying the event.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations are in order for all the participants, especially the winners who shone brightly on the day and congratulations to the raffle prize winners, too.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the highlights of the finals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ladies\u2019 Singles: Clara Billington Fernandez beat Charlie Green 7\u20135, 6\u20131<\/li>\n<li>Men\u2019s Singles: Tom Wojtak beat Jack Short 6\u20130, 6\u20131<\/li>\n<li>Ladies\u2019 Doubles: Ashley Law &amp; Dawn De Wilde beat Emily Last &amp; Helen Shelton 6\u20132, 2\u20136, 1\u20130 (10\u20138)<\/li>\n<li>Men\u2019s Doubles: Clive Pailing &amp; Andrii Zharikov beat Mark Foster &amp; Trevor Toghill 6\u20131, 6\u20130<\/li>\n<li>Mixed Doubles: Dawn Dewilde &amp; Rich Libby beat Charlotte Johns &amp; Dipak Ghosh 6\u20132, 6\u20131 Mixed Masters: Linda Swinburne &amp; Steve Robinson beat Chris Wincott &amp; Anne Phillips 2\u20136, 6\u20133, 1\u20130<\/li><\/ul> \nThe finals day was a testament to the spirit of sportsmanship and community. It was a day where tennis enthusiasts came together to celebrate the sport they love, and it will be remembered fondly by all who attended. Thank you to all participants and attendees on the day. Here&#8217;s to more such fantastic events in the future!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The STC Club Day was nothing short of spectacular! With nearly 50 individual entrants and over 100 matches, the event culminated in one unforgettable Finals Day. 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