Ballsy climb to the top

From the moment the very first balls were served at the Warszawianka Tennis Club in Warsaw, it was apparent that the players hadn’t wasted any time during the lockdown. Most were in excellent shape and fully able to showcase their superb techniques. To ensure the matches were played out in the fairest manner possible, Anna Jastrzębska of the Polish Tennis Association oversaw the proceedings as the official umpire. For the second year running the men’s singles was won by number one seed Krzysztof Stempień of Cresa, who blitzed his way through the entire field. Krzysztof won a total of eleven matches as he was also taking part in the doubles. Despite such massive exertions, when asked if he needed a rest, he answered with a firm: no, it wouldn’t be necessary. What amazing physical fitness! Second place in the men’s singles went to Bartosz Hys of Techno Art Serwis i Aranżacje, who also blazed his way into the final. It was only at the final hurdle that he had to