Latest News & Results

Congrats to Sandra and Clare, who beat Fiona and Gail today in the ladies’ tournament. Also, congratulations to Val and Chris for winning the consolation prize.

Also, thanks to Gail for organising a wonderful day and for the money raised from the clothing sale.

Ten of the players who played in the Ladies Essex Small League over the winter got together for a Pokeno (type of bingo with prizes) evening at Gail and Jamie’s house on Monday 31 April 2025. Flowers were presented to Gail to thank her for running the Essex Small Club League on behalf of STC for the year 2024/25.
Everyone brought food and drink to share and a great evening was had by all.

This is to notify you of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Stansted Tennis Club, which will be held on Thursday, 20 February 2025, at 8.00 pm, in The Clubhouse, Cambridge Road, CM24 8BX. 

Please check your email for the agenda.

Last Sunday sixteen players entered the annual Jim Kitson Trophy competition. Winners of the trophy were Marta Hensall and David Murfitt who defeated Daphne Lunnon and Zoe Westwood 6-1. Rick Lim and Sue Simpson were winners of the consolation round, defeating Gail Hogg and Jon Budd in a close final 4-3. Despite cloudy weather, everyone enjoyed the competition as well as the bring-and-share lunch.

In remembrance of Ollie Toms, the contestants wore mainly blue and a minute’s silence was observed.

Jamie Hogg presented joint winners Jess Willdigg and Grace Crossley with the Loveday Trophy for the most improved player(s) of the year in 2024. The Committee could not choose between the two players and, therefore, decided to make a joint award for the first time in its history.

Stansted Tennis Club’s annual knockout tournament Finals Day was blessed with perfect weather on Saturday, September 7th, encouraging a strong turnout of spectators for the tennis and the barbecue.

In the Ladies’ Singles Plate, Louise Chalk demonstrated her skill and determination as she beat Cathy Brenner 6-4, 6-2. Despite some long rallies, Louise’s assertive net play led her to triumph.

The Men’s Singles Plate showcased the competitive spirit as doubles partners David Murfitt and Ryan Ackerman faced off against each other. In a close match, David emerged victorious with a score of 6-4, 7-6.

The Ladies’ Singles event featured a repeat of last year’s lineup, except this time, Daphne Lunnon won, beating Sandra Ayres 6-0, 6-4.

Doubles partners James Thorpe and Dan Warwick played in a hard-fought and hard-hitting Men’s Singles contest, with James beating Dan 6-1, 7-5.

The Ladies’ Doubles winners from 2023, Diane Brown and Daphne Lunnon, lost to the new pairing of Chris Bailey and Mel Smyth 7-6, 6-3.

If we thought the Men’s Singles match had been hard-hitting, the Men’s Doubles match took it up another level. 2023 holders Andy and Sam Constantinou, a father-and-son combination, retained their title against James Thorpe and Dan Warwick, 6-4, 6-3.

In the only three-setter of the day, 2023 winners Sandra Ayres and John Stone beat Chris Bailey and Andy Constantinou, 5-7, 6-0, 6-0 in the Mixed Doubles.

The Mixed Plate was won with a walkover by Daphne Lunnon and Michael Wilde.

The year’s final Ladies One Day Fun Tournament was held on 16 August 2024.
It was a lovely day of tennis, socialising and refreshments for 13 ladies (plus one lucky man!). Lisa King and Sandra Ayres won a hard-fought final against Daphne Lunnon and Dina McDonald 6-4. The consolation winners were Caroline Crossley and Harriet (Harry) Edwards, who defeated Anna Smith and Louise McGran 4-1.

Eight men and eight ladies played today (Saturday, 20 July) to compete for the President’s Cup. It was a brilliant day with the weather behaving for a change, and everyone brought refreshments to share. There was some very good play, with the finals eventually being won by Number 1 seeds Martyn Taplin (appropriately our current President) and Chris Bailey, who defeated Number 2 seeds Rick Lim and Daphne Lunnon 6-3 in a great final. Consolation winners were Debbie Lane and Scott Cooper, who defeated Michael Wilde and Caroline White 4-3 in a very close final. Thanks to all who helped tidy up – much appreciated.

The final trophy match of the year will be played on Sunday, 6 October, which will be the Jim Kitson Mixed Doubles trophy. Details later in the year.

Here are some pictures from the day.

“Would you please pass our thanks to Stansted Tennis Club members who came along to the 24-Hour Tennis Marathon and supported/played/contributed. The total so far has exceeded our expectations and will really help with funding much-needed research for The British Heart Foundation, and donations are still coming in.

Here are a few of our pictures from the event.”

Glenis and Pete

On Saturday, June 8th, 16 ladies got together at the courts to play a friendly ladies-only round-robin tournament and have lunch. After nearly six hours of play, the winners were Daphne Lunnon and Louise Chalk, who defeated Cathy Brenner and Chris Bailey 6-1. The consolation winners were Val Ashwood and Dina McDonald, who won 4-2 against Carol Cook and Lyn Timms. Debbie Lane was the organiser for the day.