James McGee wins his first ITF Futures title.

Castlekknock LTC and Davis Cup player James McGee won his first ITF Futures title when he beat the No. 1 seed Charles-Antoine Brezac of France in the Men’s Irish Open Tennis Championship 2011 in Fitzwilliam LTC on last Saturday, 23^rd July.

To the delight of the huge home crowd James beat the No.1 seed and 2009 winner who is currently ranked 257th in the world  6-3 6-3.

James took an early lead in the first set and went on to win the  set 6-3. The Frenchman got an early break in the second set to lead 3-0, but James came storming back to win the next six games on the trot to seal the set and win his first Futures title.


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James McGee makes Irish Open Final

No. 7 seed James McGee beat the No. 2 seed Miloslav Mecir (SVK) in yesterday's Irish Open Semi- Final in Fitzwilliam LTC and faces the No. 1 seed Charles-Antoine Brezac (FRA) in today's Final.

We wish James the best of luck today in the Final.

Mount Pleasant v Castleknock Cancer Charity Event

Dear Members,

Castleknock Tennis Club is hosting a one day Mount Pleasant v Castleknock Tennis Club Charity Event on Saturday 13 August 2011 from 3.30pm.

At this stage, we are seeking players for the Castleknock Team.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL STANDARDS OF TENNIS.

Matches will be organised in Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 6 and Social.

Each team member will play two matches (unless they request otherwise), so please provide your contact number/email, your grade, and which two of singles, doubles and mixed you would like to play on the day, and each match won counts as a point for your team.

This event is a charity event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and will cost €25, which includes a steak BBQ and musical entertainment afterwards in the bar.

I am organising this event as a member of both tennis clubs in memory of my mother, whose 10^th anniversary falls on the day in question.

The winning club will be presented with the Marie McGrath Memorial Dish on the day.

If you are interested in playing for Castleknock in this fun event, please contact ANTHONY McGRATH (087) 699 4787 or anthonywmcgrath@vodafone.ie

Regards,

Anthony McGrath