Sunday’s action was nothing short of legendary as our players battled it out for a coveted place in the **Grand Final on June 8th!** With slices sharper than a Wimbledon umpire’s glare and volleys faster than a ball kid’s reflexes, the latest qualifiers have emerged victorious.
🏆 **Vera Gair** – With a performance as smooth as strawberries and cream, Vera dominated the court and left opponents scrambling to keep up. She’s officially booked her place in the final!
🎾 **David Pinner** – A master tactician, David placed his volleys with precision, proving that doubles tennis sometimes is all about winning the net game. He’s through!
🎾 **Wayne Peberdy** – Wayne brought power, finesse, and just the right amount of mischief to edge his way into the final showdown. Game, set, and qualification secured!
But fear not—there are still places up for grabs! Could you be the next name added to the Grand Final lineup? Keep swinging, keep smiling, and we’ll see you on court this Sunday for another thrilling round of action. Sunday, June 8th the Grand Final
🥇 **First Prize –** A **private lesson, tour, and lunch with Mark Petchey** for you and a guest!
🥈🥉 **Second & Third Prizes –** A **weekend coaching experience with Active Away** (worth £218 each!).
But first, you have to **earn your spot in the final on June 8th!** To qualify, finish in the **top 3** of any of these events (with 16+ players):
📅 **Every Sunday** | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM last qualifying event June 1st 2025
🌙 **Tuesday, April 8th** | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
☀️ **Saturday, April 26th** | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
💌 **Want in?** Just email me **at least 3 days before** your chosen event – and you’re in! 🚀
🏆 *Who will be next to join the qualified?* 🏆
See you on court! 🎾
| Name | 1st Round | 2nd Round | 3rd Round | 4th Round | Total | Games played | Percentage |
| Vera Gair | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 75.00% |
| David Pinner | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 32 | 62.50% |
| Wayne Peberdy | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 32 | 62.50% |
| Anna Brown | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 32 | 59.38% |
| Anne Hutchinson | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 53.13% |
| Michael Reding | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 53.13% |
| Dean Swift | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 46.88% |
| Anne Sheldon | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 46.88% |
| Darren Jones | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 32 | 46.88% |
| Chris Dearling | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 45.83% | |
| Hollie Newton | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 45.83% | |
| Veronica Acland | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 43.75% |
| Robert Gair | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 43.75% |
| Lynn Swift | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 41.67% | |
| Henry Paez | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 41.67% | |
| Catherine Backhouse | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 40.63% |
| Nicky Pinner | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 34.38% |
| June 8th 2025 | Qualifiers |
| 1 | Peter Brown |
| 2 | Dean Swift |
| 3 | Robert Gair |
| 4 | Clare Dearling |
| 5 | Dan Chapelle |
| 6 | Mark Wooton |
| 7 | Hollie Newton |
| 8 | Michelle Pipkin |
| 9 | Anne Sheldon |
| 10 | Steve Rowntree |
| 11 | Anna Brown |
| 12 | Michael Reding |
| 13 | Peter Aldous |
| 14 | Kevin Milner |
| 15 | Andrew Turner |
| 16 | Vera Gair |
| 17 | David Pinner |
| 18 | Wayne Peberdy |
