CHRIS and Louis Manson produced a stunning display to finish third in the national finals of the Quorn Family Cup.

The North Oxford members, who came through the county and regional stages, were beaten 8-4 by the Blackburn family from Norfolk in the last four at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

Oxfordshire’s Andrew and Ollie Broadhurst also made it through to the 16-pair finals, where they finished 12th.

THAMES VALLEY WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS

Men’s Premier Div: Bicester 5, Norham Gardens 3; David Lloyd 0, North Oxford 8; Portcullis 5, Oxford Sports B 3; Witney 8, Oxford City 0; Woodstock 6, North Oxford B 2.

Ladies Div 1: Cholsey B 5, Banbury 3. Div 2: Goring 0, Abingdon 8; Brackley 2, Wychwoods 6; North Oxford C 4, Mapledurham 4; Shiplake 5, David Lloyd 3; Woodstock 8, Benson 0. Div 3: Abingdon B 7, Witney B 1; Blewbury B 1, Portcullis B 7; Faringdon B 4, Witney C 4; North Oxford D 0, Oxford Sports B 8.

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  • Andrew and Ollie Broadhurst with Greg Rusedski