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Neptune British Open Singles and Doubles Championships 2010

Rob Fahey defeated Steve Virgona in four sets 6/3 6/4 5/6 6/4

Result R Fahey/S Virgona beat T Chisholm/C Medlow 6/1 6/3 6/3After a close fought match lasting over 3 hours, Rob won his eighth straight British Open Singles Title, his eleventh in total. The rallies were spectacular with the balls being returned from seemingly impossible positions by both Rob and Steve. Both players covered the court in majestic fashion, from their first opening rally right through the evening. The expectant supporters, packed into the Dedans and Galleries, were not disappointed. High quality serving was matched by world class returns. Cheap points were not on offer - everything needed to be chased down and won - and even a 40-love lead was clawed back on numerous occasions. After an astonishing recovery by Steve in the third set, normal service was resumed in the fourth - but only just. In the end Rob retained his title - a worthy champion!

Steve Virgona and Rob Fahey Tim Chisholm, Conor Medlow, Robin Geffen (Neptune), Richard Greenwood (T&RA), Steve Virgona and Rob Fahey
In action : Tim Chisholm and Conor Medlow	Rob Fahey and Steve Virgona

Rob and Steve capped a wonderful 2010 campaign by winning a hard fought match against Tim and Conor. From the start the World Champions meant business and secured the first set 6-1, despite some spirited games from the challengers. However Tim and Conor dug deep in the next 2 sets and pushed many of the games to deuce. Amateur Conor looked very much at home amongst the three professionals and made a number of stunning interceptions; and Tim looked as if he had never been away from the game, drilling numerous shots towards the Dedans with awesome power. However, Rob and Steve were not to be denied and rallied strongly with breathtaking athleticism and court craft. There was no evidence of them spending three hours on court the previous evening engaged in their own gargantuan battle.

In the end it was business as usual with Rob and Steve winning the spoils and magnums of Pol Roger - however Tim and Conor finished strongly after a superb tournament of their own.

Robin Geffen of Neptune, T&RA's generous sponsor, was on hand to congratulate all four players at the end of the match and present the prizes.