Only two matches went beyond 3 legs in this tussle at Rainham. Boxley got off to a flying start and raced into a 4-0 after Rideout, Windram and Homewood all won comfortably. Mark Steeden ended that run when he had an excellent win over Paul Homewood 6-11, 11-3, 11-7, 11-7. Gary Clarke also managed a victory against Karl Rideout in straight legs and Mark Steeden and Gary Clarke teamed-up to beat Rideout and Homewood 11-4, 11-9, 11-9 in the doubles.

Written by: Gary Hentschel