Teams turn up heat to pursue tennis title triumph

Leaders David Lloyd beat bottom club Dunnington led by Andy Holmes and Frances Mutter.

Games difference separates the chasing duo, who trail David Lloyd by two points.

Rufforth narrowly beat Rowntree Park, while York defeated Bishopthorpe in another close win.

In division one, leaders Poppleton overwhelmed York seconds and York first team eased past Fulford seconds.

Wigginton went third after wins against both Fulford sides led by captain Phil Langley and Sasha Taylor, who just out-scored the new pairing of Ben Walker and Mel Drew.

Copmanthorpe lost their unbeaten division three record after falling to Fulford, whose top scorers Tom Craddock and Wendy Cook matched the final round 12-0 win of team-mates Jim Whitwell and Pauline Craddock.

Division four closed up after unbeaten Adrian Shakeshaft and Chris Oldfield ensured Wilberfoss won their last two matches by the same score against second-placed Appleton Roebuck and then Cliffe.

Tom Shouksmith and Pauline Belt ensured Appleton Roebuck returned to winning ways against Riccall.

Fulford opened up a five-point gap at the top of division five after Graham Cook and Sue Scott topped the scoring in their win at Rowntree Park.

Bishopthorpe’s Johnny Kay and Andrene Watson won all three rubbers 10-2 to help their team to a point after a share-all with Cawood.

Chris Lochman and Rachel Mintoff helped Sutton-on-Derwent to another win to remain top of division six at the expense of nearest rivals Poppleton.

Appleton Roebuck trail by a mere point after top scorers Andy Howat and Emma Robertshaw ended with a 10-2 win to clinch the points.

In division eight, Stamford Bridge’s James and Jennifer Hunt won 28 games in their win against previously unbeaten leaders Rufforth.

Unbeaten Ben Drummond and Pippa Bailey ensured Tollerton stayed second after accounting for Appleton Roebuck.

Cliffe hold the division 11 top spot inspired by unbeaten Dave Hall and Joanne Davis with a win against Wilberfoss fourths.