The Varsity Seconds match was played over two days at CURTC this year. The Cambridge men provided a masterclass in dispatching the opposition, winning all their matches in straight sets and only conceding 18 games in total over the six matches. Ed Kay, Oli Watson, Jimmy Campbell and Alastair Kwan played confidently and never let the Dark Blues get the upper hand.

It was a different story for the ladies’ team of Helen West, enetia D’Arcy, Ameera Patel and Catherine Sweatt. Their handicap disadvantage and lack of match experience showed, but they all put up a strong fight, and the 0-6 final score in Oxford’s favour did not reflect some very close matches, a lot of deuces and great determination. The closeness of the play bodes well for next year.

Jimmy Campbell in the Varsity Seconds match

Ameera Patel in the Varsity Seconds match