13:50
Our final men’s match of the day has Charles Broom matched up against Sean Hodkin ranked 10th in the league before Week 5. His opponent Broom is playing his first week at this years UKPL.
14:08 – 3-3
Broom manages to break Hodkin’s early in the match, but Hodkin roars back to break Broom’s serve with a solid striking from the baseline. An even start on Court 2 here as both players look to find their form.
14:33 – 6-6
We are into a tiebreak for the first set!
14:40 – FIRST SET WON BY CHARLES BROOM – 7-6 (7-4)
Broom sweeps the tiebreak to win the first set in style with a massive smash that whizzes past Hodkin’s attempted backhand.
15:00 7-6 (7-4), 2-2
A steady start to the second set sees both players hold their first 2 service games.
15:20 Break of serve 7-6 (7-4), 5-3
Broom is in control of this match now! He breaks Hodkin with his first opportunity to set up a two set victory if he can serve out the game.
15:22 MATCH WON BY CHARLES BROOM 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Broom takes all 3 points on court 1! He crunches a shot to Hodkin’s forehand which he can only lob up. Broom is at the net in no time to put the ball away and win his first match of the UK Pro League 2021!