There’s nothing like demotion to dampen the emotion. On Saturday Mr B and I found ourselves unceremoniously dropped down to the B team — apparently a strategic tennis selection. It left us both feeling a little flat for a fling at Fresnaye.

At least the dastardly Cape Town weather cleared, and after finding ourselves 3-0 down against the A couple we decided it was prudent to buck up. We racked up 12 games in a row — which made us both feel a whole lot better and deserving of stout refreshments. ..

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