Six British titles in 2017 for Felicity Thomas
Last week, club member Felicity Thomas played at the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club in the British Seniors Closed Grass Court Championships, a Grade 2 tournament. Unfortunately rain interrupted play on many occasions and few matches were played on grass.
She won the singles title in the over 75s age group, beating Jackie Boothman (Dorset) 6-1 6-3 in the final. They had to contend with very windy conditions, combined with dappling on the artificial clay court due to overhanging trees.
They have played each other fourteen times in ITF events since 2003. Felicity has won the last three, but Jackie had the upper hand in most of their earlier matches. With Ruth Weston (Surrey) she went on to win the doubles final 6-1 6-3.
Felicity was especially delighted as she has now won all three British Singles and Doubles titles in 2017 – Indoors, Clay and Grass. Next year will be very challenging as high quality players join the age group in January. Meanwhile she goes to Orlando in October to represent Great Britain in the World Team Championships, where she will play at No. 1 for the country.
Photo: Valerie Willoughby, Vice-President, Seniors Tennis GB, presents the singles cup to Felicity.
Photo: (L-R) Felicity’s partner Ruth Weston (Surrey), Felicity Thomas, Jean Porter (Surrey) and Hilary Lawrence (Surrey and former resident of Cheltenham).
