The lead-up to Saturday’s encounter with Meadowridge tennis club could not have been worse.

My low confidence ebbed lower after losing most of my midweek practice sets. Come Saturday morning — after a lively evening of tapas and too many wine pairings — I was praying the storm front would reach Cape Town sooner than predicted. It’s always a little disconcerting,  especially when slightly under the weather, to stroll onto the court against opposition half your age and body weight. It’s even worse when the opposing duo’s stretch routine makes you wince. ..

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