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One win and four losses. The Saint-Barth Tennis Club women’s team’s debut in the first division was no walk in the park. On Saturday, October 3, the Saint-Barth players hosted the Montauban-Gosier Tennis Club (Guadeloupe) on the courts at the Saint-Jean sports complex. It was a difficult start for the SBTC women, who nevertheless defended the club’s colors valiantly.
Facing a young player from Montauban (age 14, ranked 15/1), Julie Hodge (30/1) came very close to pulling off an upset. But after winning the first set (6-2), she was unable to unsettle her opponent, who took the second set (6-1) and then the super tiebreak (10-4). Maëlle Servanton (30/2) and Aïda Giraud (30/3) were unable to put up the same fight against superior opponents (15/1 and 15/4), as they were outclassed in two sets (1-6, 1-6 and 2-6, 0-6). Only Serena Estenave (30/3), after a long baseline battle against a much higher-ranked player (15/4), managed to win her singles match: 3-6, 6-4, 10-8.
With nothing at stake other than earning an extra point and putting on a good show, the doubles match was won by Justine Fourquet and Mélissa Vignon of Montauban against Julie Hodge and Amélie Huart (6-3, 6-3).
For their next team match, the SBTC women’s team will travel to Guadeloupe on October 17 to face the Tie Break Tennis Club of Petit Bourg.
Family Trophy This Sunday at the SBTC
The Saint-Barth Tennis Club is hosting the Family Trophy this Sunday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Saint-Jean. The concept is simple: each child teams up with one of their parents to play friendly matches. Participation requires a valid active membership. The club will provide a light snack for participants. Registration fee: 30 euros. Space is limited. Registration takes place at the club’s front desk.
