There was a good crowd at the Isle of Wight’s annual Finals Night. Players, supporters, families and friends came together to celebrate their love of the sport and to witness some top-class table tennis, with some close and exciting matches plus a few unexpected results.

The Islanders now look forward to their Summer League plus a weekend tournament when they host Southampton West and the annual Mountbatten Hospice charity tournament (6 June).

Tournament results:

Men’s Singles – Scott Lawson beat Ryan Cates

Women’s Singles – Pat Thorley beat Debbie Yates

Men’s Doubles – Paul Rainford & Ryan Cates beat Scott Lawson & Joe Chapman

Mixed Doubles – Roger Hookey & Jo Hurt beat Pat Thorley & Thane Taylor

Over 40s Tournament – Mark Turner beat Rob Smith

Juniors Event – Lewis Johnstone beat Jye Lock

Cadets Event – Theo Lewis beat Thane Taylor

Island ECHO Handicapped event – Ryan Cates beat Toby Payne

Gordon Burns Handicapped Tournament – Jo Hurt beat Jye Lock

Brian Warne Doubles – Bryce Wilson & Bev Giles beat Tim Giles & Ollie Lewis

Div 2 Championship – Thane Taylor beat Mark Compton

Div 3 Championship – Toby Payne beat Mark Coombe