Bill Lothian

3 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

The Edinburgh-raised player reeled off six consecutive games against the world No 121 but statistics showed there was not much between the players in key areas. One aspect where Fearnley was superior was in the percentage wins on his second serve – 59% to 42%. The victory also provided a particularly welcome boost as the Scot sought to put behind him a heavy defeat by world No 7 Alex De Minaur in last week’s Barcelona Open.

4 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

In addition the Scots were runners up at men’s over-55 level while the men’s over-35 finished fourth. The home internationals continue this weekend in Nottingham before being hosted by Edinburgh Sports Club from May 2-3. The series concludes a week later in Cardiff. The Scotland line-ups:Women’s over-55’s – Donna Cruickshank, Julia Horsburgh, Helen Cordiner, Bernie Beattie, Pauline Douglas, Kim Byers.

4 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

The Home Internationals will be held on 31 May in Norwich with Ewan Tulloch and Neil McPherson representing Scotland in the veterans section whilst Nathan Slight, captain, and Alexander Rudge race  in the junior class, the latter on loan to the Falcons from the Border Raiders club .

4 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

Meanwhile, Midlothian’s biggest open day event takes place on Saturday, 26 April, across the county and the hope is this new initiative will give clubs a chance to showcase what they have to offer especially to new players. Bowls Midlothian will be on hand to support with equipment, and a dedicated website will promote all participating clubs. New initiatives this year include the inaugural Midlothian Masters singles tournament during the week commencing 11 August with entries limited to 128.

6 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Bill Lothian

The Edinburgh player had two break points in the first game after electing to receive but failed to take them and after that it was one way traffic. On the evidence of a swashbuckling performance during the first set of his win in the previous round against Roberto Carbellos Baena it did seemed Fearnley was in with a chance even against an Australian who had moved to Spain at a young age and grown up on clay. In fact the match proved a huge anti-climax.