Way Wins Coral Beach Tennis Championship
Michael Way is the 2015 Coral Beach Club Men’s Tennis Champion after defeating Andy Bray in an epic three set battle Sunday.
Way won the first set 6-2, but Bray fought back to take the second set 6-4, setting up a crucial final set in the grueling three hour match. Way emerged triumphant 7-5 to win the title, which is named after his late brother Billy Way.
Michael Way [centre] holds the Men’s Singles Champions trophy after defeating Andy Bray [right] in a three-hour final. The trophy was presented by William Boyle (left) who won the club championship many times. Also present were Patrick Singleton [second left] and tournament referee Robin Blackburne.
In the women’s singles final, Kim Burns came back from one set down to overcome Victoria Stephens 4-6 6-0 6-1.
In the men’s doubles final, it was a family affair as Billy Boyle and Courtland Boyle defeated Charlie Boyle and Tanner Boyle in three sets – 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Charlie and Tanner Boyle had a long day on the courts as they defeated Nick Lines and William Way 6-1 6-2 in the semi-final earlier in the day.
Also helping the Boyle family celebrate was Heidi Boyle, who teamed up with Leslie Flynn to defeat No. 2 seed Lee Petty and Kelly Way 6-4 6-4 in the women’s doubles.
