Eastgate proved to be very tough opposition - Jenny Caswell and Sue Leggate came close in two of their three rubbers but could not quite manage a win.


Helen Mair and Sue Bowser left it until the last round to gain their one win 6-2, 6-4 against Eastgate's third pairing.


Cindy Ireland returned to the team after a few years absence to partner Bridgett Scott and they battled through some very long matches during the afternoon.


Against Eastgate's third couple Cindy and Bridgett won the first set on a tie-break then lost the second set 3-6.


In the deciding tie-break they were pipped 10-8.


They then went straight back on court to take on the second couple, losing the first set 4-6 and then winning the second on a tie-break.


Again, the match went into a deciding tie-break and in spite of a long fight Bridgett and Cindy lost 11-9.


The overall match score of 8-1 to Eastgate did not reflect how close the rubbers were.


Next weekend the team will be travelling to Boston.