New traditions were set up, in that this final was played on terre battue rather than on hard court, & that it was scheduled for 9 am, rather than in the afternoon. This arrangement proved eminently suitable, as all matches were completed before lunch, & the prize-giving ceremony still gave time for some welcome refreshment for players & spectators alike.
To give those unable to attend the morning's events some taste of the proceedings, here first, is a photo of the winner, Mathieu, looking at his new acquisition with some surprise:
Olivier adjusts his tennis cap before meeting the Lady Champion - who we are credibly informed, is of English origin !
Numerous Junior categories were provided for, & here is a photo showing several of the young champions :
A photo of the winners together with the organisers shows what a happy crowd they were:
Finally, the man who worked out all those draws, courts & times; our Technical Manager, Didier Eysseric................ apparently making off with several cups !
He surely deserves them, you will say; but now back to more tennis for all those members who were not competitors. We look forward to seeing you all back on court.
Bon tennis & bonnes parties !
