Sally and Holly delivered impressive performances at the Mark Bates Senior National Championships, showcasing their talent and determination against some of the country’s top-ranked players.
Holly enjoyed a standout run in the qualifying stages, successfully progressing through her group with a particularly notable victory over the England number 10 — a significant achievement that highlights her growing presence on the national stage.
Sally also produced a strong showing in her group matches, advancing to the knockout stages. She came agonisingly close to claiming a major scalp of her own, narrowly losing 11–8 in the fifth set to the England number 9 in a fiercely contested encounter.
Both players carried their momentum into the main draw, reaching the last 32 of the competition. Facing higher-ranked opposition, they continued to compete strongly. Sally pushed the 8th seed before eventually losing in four sets, while Holly battled hard against the 15th-ranked player but was unable to progress further.
In the doubles event, the pair combined to reach the last 1
Overall, the championships marked a successful outing for both Sally and Holly, with valuable experience gained and several standout performances against top-tier opponents. Their results reflect continued progress and promise for future competitions.
