Reports are that England came second to the USA in their block of four, to meet Egypt in the semi-finals.

Sadly, England lost 3-9 to Egypt in the semi-finals, who beat New Zealand 7-6 in the final.  England beat USA 3-2 in the third place play-off.

Will Gee made an excellent start, being undefeated for the first two days, in either singles or, playing with Jacob Carr, doubles.  In particular, he beat Reg Bamford after losing the first game of the best of three.  However he was unable to maintain this form, either due to commentator’s blight or, more likely, an arm injury.

Full results are available at www.croquetscores.com

 

Both Ailsa Lines and Beatrice McGlen, our two members playing in the World AC Women's Championship, have qualified from the block stage to reach the 32 player knockout.  There were 8 blocks of 6, from which the top four qualified.  Ailsa was undefeated in her block, and Beatrice, who was drawn into the same block as Jenny Clarke, the favourite, was equal second with three wins.

Conditions so far seem to be reported as cool and windy, so we needn't be that envious!

In the first round of the knockout, Ailsa beat Kay Seeary (AUS) in two games, to play Wendy Dickson.  Sadly, from our point of view, Beatrice narrowly lost in three to Liz McLay (NZ), just as the ten-hour timer expired.

Ailsa beat Wendy but then lost to Chloe Aberley in the quarter finals.

Full results at www.croquetscores.com/tournaments/49