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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Ladies Vets Tournament with a new chill format will take place on Sunday, November 26th kicking off at 12.30. No doubt there will be cake and some good tennis to either play or watch. Club tennis will be on as usual.

The Over 55s men’s midweek team, captained by Jim Langan, will be playing their inaugural match at home on Wednesday 1st November at 1pm. Please do come and support them if you can!

We’re excited to share the finalised schedule for our 2023 Finals Weekend! Please find the schedule here.