Stafford Lynn claims tennis title
The Doagh man was the cream of the crop as top wheelchair tennis players from all over Great Britain and Ireland as well as a representation from Europe descended on Preston Tennis Centre to battle it out for the title.
Lynn entered the second draw singles where he battled through the rounds without dropping a set before meeting top Scotland player Kieth Thom in the semi-final. The Scot put up a braveheart style fight, but after some fine displays, Lynn proved too good, coming through in straight sets 6-3, 6-5.
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Hide AdHe faced Republic of Ireland’s top player Gareth Green in the final, when the Doagh flyer was again in inspired form and cruising to a straight sets win 6-2, 6-1.
This top level victory should hold him in good sted for the Belfast City Council Evian International Wheelchair Tennis tournament taking place at The Ozone complex in September.