It was another successful Salmon Arm Tennis Club closed tournament this year, with lots of great tennis action played under mostly sunny skies.
In the men’s ‘A’ singles final, West Martin-Patterson won over Dan Wark for his fifth title in five years. The men’s ‘A’ doubles final featured Bob Langford making his long-awaited comeback from injury. He teamed up with Winston Pain and defeated West Martin-Patterson and Dan Wark in a close competitive three-set come-from-behind victory.
In the women’s singles final, youth was served. Susannah Wark defeated Aaliyah Martin-Patterson to take the title. Susannah Wark also teamed up with Debbie Harrison and they won a brutal three-set match played in the heat over Marianne VanBuskirk and Deedee Shattock to win the ladies doubles.
In the men’s ‘B’ singles final, Salmon Arm newcomer Andre Magnasson announced his presence with a win over local tennis coach and defending champ Bill Spencer. Lastly, Brian Waring and George Elamantha defended their Men’s B Doubles title winning over Bill Spencer and Randy Arsenault.
Submitted by West Martin-Patterson
