IC tennis aced wholeheartedly
Although a disappointment, on paper it seemed inevitable for the men’s and ladies’ teams. Nottingham are the number two seeds in the country after Loughborough. IC tennis team usually enjoys good success in the BUSA. the men’s team has reached the quarter-finals in ‘93, ‘94 and ‘96. The record of the ladies’ team is not so illustrious, as this is the first time in years the we have had one. Under the excellent captaincy of Caroling Wood, they have made a good start to the year.
The team was well prepared. Over the Christmas hols, IC had been training with the Warsaw University team at Queen’s Club and Westway sports centre - the return match after last year’s unforgetable tour to Poland.
Team members for the ladies were Alesia, Caroline Wood, Kathy Shair and Dalia Fontes. For the men Florian Reinaud, Paraag Dave, Dan Gleich and Stuart Riley. Closest results were by Stuart 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and Dan 6-7, 6-7.
It was a shame that Nottingham chose not to celebrate by sampling Caroline’s well-prepared treats and ran off home (unsociable sods!).
The tennis team’s plan is to play some friendly matches and organise a tour for the summer and new players are always welcome
