Back in the 80s luminaries such as Jahangir Khan, Rodney Martin and Susan Devoy lifted the prestigious trophy but this weekend at The Roehampton Club it will be a new generation that look to be crowned champion.

Roehampton Racquets Manager Paul Lindsay said: "Roehampton Club is delighted to be hosting the JW Cannon British U23 Open, which is part of the new ESF & PSA Under 23 circuit and whose final will take place on Sunday on our brand new glass back show court.”

World no.77 Richie Fallows tops the seedings in the Men’s event and is predicted to face former World no.105 Adam Auckland in the semi-finals. Meanwhile in the bottom half of the draw World no. 98 Welshman Joel Makin will be expected to face-off with local lad and World no.138 Lyell Fuller in the semi-finals. If the two top seeds take up their final berths then a cracker is in store with Fallows having edged Makin 15/13 in the fifth in their last encounter!

The Women’s event will see England Junior team mates Georgina Kennedy & Nada El Kalwaawy seeded to meet in Sundays final. World no.98 Kennedy finished 3rd in this weeks British Junior Open, and will be looking to go a couple of places better at Roehampton. El Kalaawy is currently studying art, but has been in fine form this year having recovered from a foot injury that sidelined her for much of last year, and lifted the BSPA Solent Classic in November.

Schedule

Friday 8th January Noon: 1st Round

Friday 8th January 18.00: Last 16

Saturday 9th January 11.00: Quarter-Finals

Saturday 9th January 16.30: Semi-Finals

Sunday 10th January 13.30: Grand Finals

 

Admission is free, all spectators welcome.
For further details please contact:
Paul.lindsay@roehamptonclub.co.uk