The return match against Evergreens saw Popps A make one change, Trevor Kershaw replacing John Korner who had an ankle problem.

In the first set Terry Allington was returning after 3 defeats against Suma. He faced the awkward Mick Curry with his heavy backspin push shot, and classic backhand flick. Terry used his watchful defence to come through in 4 games.

The second featured Trevor Kershaw against Michael Higgins Michael is an old fashioned type player, with a push and block game but he soon fell away to Trevor’s high topspin returns, to loose in straight games. This gave Popps a 2 – 0 lead.

Two attacking players Philip Parry and Dave Lewis fought out the third set. The bearded Dave was always in control with his consistent topspin loop shot, which made the score 2-1 to Popps.

In the fourth set Terry A out-pushed Michael Higgins to win in straight games and made the score 3-1.

Trevor K and Dave L , similar players with their topspin attacking game. Dave always the stronger powered his way to another success to make the score 3-2.

Philip Parry had a good win over M.H. who had struggled all night to his form. Philip gave him no chance with some cracking forehand smashes to make the score 4-2.

A nervous T.K. found it hard going against Mick Curry who defended well and used his backhand flick to pick off his opponent and make the score 4-3.

A cat and mouse game between T.A. and D.L. went the distance with a determined Dave winning in 5 to make it 4-4.

In the final set Philip Parry kept up his good form against Mick Curry who fought hard but found Philip’s lightening hits too hot to handle.

Final Score Evergreens 4 Popps A 5 , a great result for us. Hopefully this will auger well for the hard matches to come.