IC of GB v Fitzwilliam

Match: IC of GB v Fitzwilliam

Venue: Raynes Park Community Ground

Date: 15th April 2023

On Saturday 15th April 2023, a Fitzwilliam team comprising 4 men and 2 women travelled to London to compete in the annual fixture vs the IC of GB. The tie would feature 6 singles matches, 1 men's doubles and 2 mixed doubles. 

In the singles, the IC men fought some very closely contested matches, sharing the honours with their Irish opponents to leave the tie poised at 2-2. Meanwhile the IC ladies were far too strong and won comfortably in both their singles matches, giving the IC a 4-2 lead going into the doubles. The IC team rounded off a 6-3 victory as they claimed both of the mixed doubles encounters, while Fitz won the remaining men's doubles.

True to form, this fixture contained a fantastic mix of competitive tennis, played in excellent spirits, alongside the usual camaraderie that has become a big part of the relationship between these two clubs. It was a delight to spend the weekend with such an affable Fitzwilliam team, and I would also like to thank the home team for being excellent hosts and ambassadors for the IC of GB. 

Paddy May (Captain)

Overall Score: IC of GB won 6-3

Singles:

Morgan Dunne (Fitz) beat Jack Wilson-Smith (IC) 6-4, 6-3

James Cluskey (Fitz) beat Jamie Muirhead (IC) 6-4, 7-6

Paddy May (IC) beat Mark Carpenter (Fitz) 6-1, 6-1

Matt Morrow (IC) beat Tristan Farron-Mahon (Fitz) 6-4, 3-6, 11-9

Jess Ren (IC) beat Christine McGowan (Fitz) 6-1, 6-0

Dearbhla Kelly (IC) beat Kellie O'Flynn (Fitz) 6-2, 6-1

Doubles:

Morgan Dunne & Tristan Farron-Mahon beat Jack Wilson-Smith & Jamie Muirhead (IC) 6-3, 6-2

Matt Morrow & Jess Ren (IC) beat James Cluskey & Kellie O'Flynn (Fitz) 6-2, 6-2

Paddy May & Dearbhla Kelly (IC) beat Mark Carpenter & Christine McGowan (Fitz) 6-3, 6-4