There have been some great matches during this week of the Valencian Championships, with all the players working so hard to get through to the next round. For the spectators some real nip and tuck matches to watch, with plenty of “oohs! & aahhs!” moments to enjoy & some surprises; although there haven’t been as many supporters as perhaps there might have been.
Saturday 14th saw the start of the Ladies Singles and the continuation of the Men’s mainly at Greenlands & San Miguel. Jane Hamill started in the morning at Greenlands, taking a good lead against a home player, and keeping her focus as it got closer to her target. With her final shot she drew in beautifully to pick up the jack and confirm her win. Later in the afternoon Jane had another good win, at Greenlands, while Barbara Louis was playing her match at San Miguel. She had a good battle and after a close fought game, moved ahead and then she finished with a flourish; taking the jack through to her waiting woods for 4 shots and the match.
Ian Kenyon was also playing at San Miguel for his first 2 matches and in the afternoon had a close match but he held his nerve when he was on 20 and got the last shot he needed for the win.
On Sunday morning he was playing at Greenlands and kept up the pressure to win his next match to progress to the afternoon. Unfortunately after all his hard work he then lost to Peter Morgan in the ¼ Final.
On Sunday all the Ladies singles matches moved to San Miguel, Jane & Barbara both had good results which means they both progress to the semi final on Saturday 21st – where they will play each other!! So we will have 1 San Luis player in the Final next week but the question is – who will come out on top in the semi final? It should be a hard fought, close match and well worth being there to watch!
On Tuesday& Wednesday Dave Webb & Dave Louis played their Men’s Pairs, reaching the ¼ Final, but then unfortunately not progressing further.
Well done to all our competitors & Good Luck to our Ladies Singles & Mixed Rinks teams in their Semi Finals.
Sheila Cammack
