Points wise, Liam has 26 points to come off between now and the end of the year, 10 of which come off on Monday. So his 29 (and hopefully more) points here cover all of those. So a really good chance now to close in on the Top 200, depending of course on how many more tournaments Liam is planning to play this year.

Looking forward to next year, he has no points at all to come off until April, which improves his chances even more of making that Top 200 and beyond. I wonder how many of us woud have predicted that 3 months ago.

To be fair, Bob, philwrig was saying pretty good things even a few months ago about Liam when I was one less tham impressed with his futures form and indeed his and Luke's schedule, missing the grass court season.

Whatever, these early summer futures weeks do seem as if they may have been some foundation for what has followed, and with the LTA getting enough rap, here is one of their players given a plan, which has worked out well.

I assume it is pure coincidence that Liam's real upturn in form has come in the wake of the NTC decisions and realising that he will have much less involvement with that place :)

Be very interesting to see how both Liam and Kyle progress next year. Be great if they can both really push on and both get good support, which is suitable for each as individuals.

Some cracking play by Lewis to get the break.

4-1* to the Brits

and lose the second set 3-6 . . .

And a one-sided MTB 10-2 to the 'wrong' side.. . . :(

The boys did good but Marcus' return of serve and general movement was a problem - too slow (too heavy?).

Shame but a great week - hope they're pleased - they acquitted themselves very well.

Ah pity, but really good week for the guys.

Anyway good to see Freddie still giving this doubles lark a go. He might get some real success at it sometime if he sticks with it !