CLUB Championship Finals Day at Craighelen Tennis Club proved to be dramatic, particularly for Susan Bell who won three titles.

Susan played Sue Black in the ladies singles and although losing the first set 4-6, she fought back to take the remaining two sets and the trophy for the first time, by 6-4, 6-2.

Soon back on court, Susan and Sue teamed up to play Lesley McGowan and Eileen Drummond in the doubles final. The first set was won convincingly by Susan and Sue 6-0, but Lesley and Eileen turned the match around to lead in the second, but Susan and Sue gained control once more and won the set 7-5.

In her third final, Susan teamed up with Dave Thorpe to play against mother and son team, Sandra and Adam Juster. This was another close and entertaining match. Susan and Dave won the first set 7-5. The Justers levelled the match, winning the second 6-3.

With all to play for and with Susan seeking her third title, the last set was exciting to watch. Susan and Dave won the set and match by 6-3 to top off a great day for Susan.

Another first time winner came in the men’s singles final, when Harry Gould played Dave Thorpe. In the semi–finals Harry had come from behind to beat Adam Juster in a long three setter, and Dave had beaten Stuart Rae.

Despite the length of the match on the previous evening, Harry chased down every ball and won the first set 6-1. Dave played well in the second set, which went to a tie-break, but Harry held his nerve to win it 7-6, thus ensuring his first title win.

The men’s doubles saw Adam Juster and Johnathan Owen take on Willie Robertson and Jim McGowan. The first set went to Willie and Jim 6-4.

In all of the sets there were excellent exchanges between the pairs, with good volleying and retrieving on show. The second set went to the younger pair 6-3. The final set was very close but Adam and Johnathan just won it and the title by six games to four.

The vets men’s singles was won by Gerry Black who beat Dave Thorpe 6-0, 6-1.

In the pot luck doubles events, where partners are drawn for, the results were as follows: Ladies pot luck doubles (round robin) winners were Jackie Morris and Lesley Roberson. Runners-up were Anne Doig and Elisabeth Sammon.

Gents pot luck doubles (round robin) winners were Sandy Allan and John Middleton. Runners-up were Tam Morris and Lewis Graham.

Mixed pot luck doubles, Gerry Black and Sandra Juster beat Arthur Connolly and Jackie Morris 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

Consolation events results: Men’s singles – Chris Andres beat Rob Colston 6-1, 6-4.

Men’s doubles – Sandy Allan and Gerry Black beat Rob Colston and Russelll Graves 6-4, 6-0 .

Mixed doubles - Jim and Lesley McGowan beat John Middleton and Dari Young 6-4, 6-1.

Vets men’s singles - Rob Colston beat Arthur Connolly 6-4,6-2.

Pot luck mixed doubles - Chris Bowman and Anna Scullion beat Russell Graves and Anne Doig 7-6, 7-5.

On September 27, Craighelen hold their Annual Vets, Ladies and Gents Doubles Open Tournament. Entry forms are available in the local clubs.