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The 2008 Belfast Open Wheelchair Championships

The 2008 Belfast Open Wheelchair Championships marked a new era as Englishman Tony Knappett finally won the event at his 8th attempt! Knappett went through the tournament unbeaten winning all five singles in the A section as well as both his doubles matches to complete a successful tournament for him.

The Welsh dominated the B section with Swansea Lads Martin French and Lyn Thomas sweeping all aside them in both singles and doubles. The singles final went the way of French in a close 3 setter and the Welshmen with their pink tops shining through the Ulster Crowds ran away with the doubles 6-1 6-1 against Irish Pair Gareth Greene and Philip Gibson.

The C event was fought out by Sarah Baillie of Scotland and David McAleese from N Ireland. In the group stages they had a very tight encounter which Baillie edged in the Champions Tie Break and the final proved to be a good match also, but Sarahs experience told as she just sneaked ahead in both sets near the end and ran out a 6-3 6-4 winner.

So English Welsh and Scottish winners at the Belfast Wheelchair Open this year , and another fun filled event for everyone who took part and also for one or two who didn’t!! Thanks to all who helped out and also those who appeared late from Beijing!!

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