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Match Report | Men’s O55 v Ebbisham

Away at Ebbisham LTC,Epsom. Wednesday 6th March 2024 This was the final match of the season and resulted in a draw. The Pit Farm team have won 2 matches, drawn 2 matches and lost 1. We now stand 2nd in league division 6 and could get promoted to division 5 with only Purley to play… Read more »

Summer tournament announcement

Read the latest info here on our upcoming summer tournament, including dates, rules and key contacts.

Summer finals date announced

Save the date for this summer’s club championship finals, which will take place on 29th and 30th June 2024. Please keep both days free. We can’t wait to see you there!

Match Report | Men’s O55 v Sutton

Friday 12th January 2024 This was a very straightforward and emphatic win for Pit Farm. First pair James Clarke and Patrick Sullivan won both their matches 6-3,6-2 and 6-2,6-1. Second Pair Colin Taylor and Tim Martin won comfortably 6-2,6-0 and 6-0, 6-2. This now leaves the team in joint 2nd place in the division and… Read more »

Ladies Vets Tournament 2023 report

On Sunday 26th November, braving the drizzle and cold, 16 ladies ‘of a certain age and over’ took part in the Ladies Vets Doubles Tournament. Using a new format and adding cake and Prosecco, a very lovely afternoon was had by all (I think!!). There was much laughter and good humour and some great fun… Read more »

Match Report | Men’s O55 v Purley

Wednesday 29th November Once again, Pit Farm found themselves playing away on an alien artificial clay surface. 1st pair, Colin Taylor and James Clarke fought phenomenal sets to take both rubbers winning outright in the first 7-5,6-1 and going to championship tie break in the second winning 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (TB) 10-8. A great combo… Read more »

Match Report | Men’s O55 v Claygate

This was the 2nd match of the season and was played on an artificial clay surface at Claygate.   Epic, lengthy sets were played by 1st pair, James Clarke and Patrick Sullivan who won individual sets and drove both Claygate teams to the Championship tie-break decider and did manage to defeat the 2nd pair. 1st… Read more »

Pit Farm Christmas Party

You are invited to the Pit Farm Christmas Party Sat 9th December Bar opens at 7pm Ticket price only £20 Price includes: – Canapés and complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival – 2 course buffet – Live music and dancing Partners welcome Payment in advance at: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CVKJ Ticket numbers are limited, so get in early… Read more »

Match Report | Men’s O55 v Ashtead

This match was the first of 5 to be played over the Winter season in a League administered by Surrey LTA. The weather for this veterans’ fixture against Ashtead Tennis club was doubtful indeed with Storm Chiron poised to attack the UK. Indeed, the first pair, Cephas Vazquez Howard and James Clarke fought a prolonged… Read more »

Match Report | Chaucer Mens’ 1st

The 2023 Summer Chaucer League drew to a close last weekend with our Men’s First Team travelling to Leatherhead for there final fixture on the clay. With the League Title still in the balance there was a lot at stake for both Teams. For our hosts an opportunity to win the premier League race after… Read more »