Just when they thought it ended

Burghley Open
Date: 17th Dec 2010
Time: 8pm

When all the dust has settled and all the smoke has cleared, when we have drawn our conclusions for 2010, we were in for more.

Fans got a preview of what is to come in 2011. Outfit wise, Tong presented himself with new black strings for his racquet, new Nike black top and a new black wrist guard.

Dan and Shona were locked in a battle of the most improved player in Court 2. The rallies were short, but nevertheless still a spectacle for the fans.

Simultaneously, the attention shifted to Court 1, where 2 of the big 3s faced off. What was supposed to be an exhibition match turned out to be arguably the best match of the year between Lan and Ben. Motivation wasn't a question. The 2 gladiators fought tooth and nail and threw everything they had at each other. They displayed what truly was a masterpiece of tennis. There were no lack of good rallies, cross-court shots, fast footwork, swashbuckling tennis which awe the fans right through the roof.

"Today is the reason why I played tennis," Ben said in a post match interview. Lan had other ideas."I know where to target you in the next match," Lan said, refering to a post-Burghley part 2 at Sengkang in 2 days time. Will we see a part 2 of this epic match at Sengkang?

Preview for last official game of the year
Sengkang Centre Court
Date: 19th Dec 2010
Time: 9am

This is supposedly the last game for all 5 active players for Sengkang ATP. After the highly rated game on Friday at Burghley, the tickets for Sengkang were sold out within 24 hours.

A few questions will be answered:
1) Will Tong finally find back the rhythm for his tenacious backhand?
2) Will the 2 most improved players end the year with a bang, giving the big 3s a run for their money?
3) Will Lan and Ben repeat what was the best match of the year, and maybe fight for the number 1 spot in 2011?


Preview
Sengkang Centre Court: Lan vs Ben
Date: 22 Dec 2010
Time: 8pm

This is an unofficial closing game of the year. The 2 players who started the year 1 on 1 at the debut of Sengkang back in 18th January 2010 are scheduled to close the year in same fashion. Tickets are available.

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