SPORTS NEWS

Badminton

Gentlemens’ singles match
Friendly
Queen Mother Sports Centre

The Uncertainty Principle bt TUPNews 2-1
(2-15 15-6 15-7)

Shock turnaround in this match: Jake was routed in Game 1, which at 13-0 threatened to be a trousers-down affair. Pleas of lack of warm-up seemed desperate at the break, but were vindicated by assured performances in the second and third games. Game 2 saw the strongest rallies, with Jake’s tactical nous proving the deciding factor on several key points. TUPNews was heard muttering something about poor lighting. Game 3 was at altogether scrappier affair; TUPNews routinely broke serve only to waste scoring opportunities. Ultimately, it was Jake’s mastery of the drop shot that settled the encounter.