Last weekend saw the British Junior Doubles Championships played at Holyport, played in the age categories of U15 and U19.
The U15s was a splendid event for Radleians, as College boys came first, second and third from a total of nine entries. The Cordle brothers, Edward and William, beat Kit Kingsbury and Wilbur Hunter in the final. The Barnes twins, Austin and Jerome, completed the podium. What a tremendous performance from these three pairs, who should improve ever further from this point.
The U19s event, contested by ten pairs, had its own share of glory for Radley, with our players making it to the final. Henry Henman, still only 16 years old, and Laszlo Garson, current holder of the U14 and U16 British Singles titles and just 14, had to face the Junior Singles World Champion, Max Trueman, and his partner, James Medlow, who have won the tournament for the past two years.
Henry and Laszo played very well but the older players had too much fire power and took the title 6-2, 6-2. Max and James are the first pair ever to have won the title three times and it is a fitting conclusion to their outstanding careers as Juniors. They stand below, holding their trophies, between Laszlo (happier on the inside than he looks on the outside, we are assured by his father, Jeremy, whom we thank for the photo) on the left and Henry on the right.
Congratulations to all involved, and particularly to those from Club and College who carried the flag for Radley. They have made us extremely proud, on and off the court.
Radley College Tennis Court 