David Lloyd Leeds Grade 5 27 January

There was another big entry (54), with unfortunately for some long reserve lists for those who couldn’t get in, all events except for the ladies being oversubscribed.

It was a battle of the Harry’s in the final of the 12 and under boys with Harry Lumb coming out on top 4-1 4-1 against Harry Senior

The consolation winner was Rafael Kiss who won 4-2 4-3(1) against Diego Van

In the 14 and under boys earlier in the day Harry Lumb was again the winner but this time against Sam Knowles 4-2 4-0

In the consolation event Ethan Barrett beat Thomas Stephens 4-1 4-2

In the 18 and under boys Joe Conaghan from David Lloyd Leeds came through a tough field to beating the top seed Robbie Webster 4-2 4-2 and then Edward Appleyard 4-1 1-4 (10-9) with a lucky sudden death mishit net cord winner. He never looked back and went on to win the final against Tommi Smith 2-4 4-2 (10-2)

Consolation winner Ruben Francis beat Fraser Smith 4-1 4-3(4)

In the mens event Bochyan Topam beat Henry Field 3-4(1) 4-0 (10-4) in the final.

The consolation final was won by Jonah Getin 4-1 4-0 against Edward Phillips

Chante Mali 4.2 and top seed from Jesmond Club Newcastle came through to win the women’s event beating home player Priyanka Misra 4-2 4-1

Nicole Gama beat Silvia Kablonova 4-2 4-0 in the consolation final

Harry Lumb with his two trophies from the day. Well done.