Last weekend, The Dutch landed once again on our courts, armed with rackets, team spirit, and a suspicious amount of good cheer. From the first serve to the last reste, the courts buzzed with energy — a blend of competitive fire and plenty of laughter. The rallies stretched long and volleys flew fast, with the visitors’ sharp skills and trademark enthusiasm earning them a 10/5 victory over Cambridge.

While the visitors may have claimed the numbers, CURTC showed excellent form and competitive spirit, with the whispers of ‘next time’ growing louder with every handshake. As post-match conversations at The Punter flew, it was clear that the talks of challenging The Dutch for a rematch had already begun. One thing’s certain: when these two teams meet again, it promises to be just as competitive, just as fun, and just as memorable.

Thank you to both teams for an amazing day, to Kevin, Philippe, Peter, and Kees for all the help with organising, and to Sonja and George for keeping us going with cakes and cider! Until next time, bandits!

Ulla Petti