QF: Paul Jubb WR 220 (CH = 196 in September) beat (WC) Iñaki Montes (ESP) WR 580 (CH = 519 in August) by 6-3 6-2
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SF: Paul Jubb WR 220 (CH = 196 in September) vs (6) Ben Shelton (USA) WR 156 (= CH)
Good run by Paul which is great to see.
He does seem to be playing slightly differently to how he has played at times this year. Just going for his shots more and playing with more fluency. Not sure if he's had some good coaching or just the fact that he's had a long run without injury has made the difference. It's been a really good run and a good platform to build on for next season.
If all their points were counted towards the race, theyd be around 25th ranked pair. Thats decent from challengers largely. Great season and looking forward to seeing them on the tour.
With Ken and Dom retiring I wondered where the next doubles pairs would come from, these guys and Lloyds rise are nicely timed
Jubby loses the first set on a tiebreak. Which is a shame as I'm finding his opponent, Shelton quite annoying with his celebration for every point he wins!
Paul was in control half way through the final set, dominating from the back of the court and good at the net.
However an error strewn service game allowed the American to break back and then he dominated the remainder of the set.
It was lovely to see how much they were both enjoying that match
Paul even raced to the net and high-fived Ben after one point when Ben had played an amazing unorthodox shot after a really weird net cord and won the point
They were both laughing