Ashaway's Welsh pairing of James Phillips and Joe Morgan are enjoying a great run of form.
Welsh nationals - James and Joe were runners up in the mens doubles. In the mixed, Joe was number one seed but unfortunately had to withdraw at the semi final stage due to his partner being injured. All was not lost as this left the door open for James to win the title!
Thomas Cup - Joe and James went on to represent Wales at Thomas Cup in Holland. Wales won their group despite being unseeded, defeating Austria 3-2 , Switzerland 4-1 and Czech 3-2. Unfortunately bowing out 3-0 vs Germany in quarter finals.
The Welsh match of the tournament saw Joe and James against Austria the score was 2-2 going into their doubles match as the decider (vs a top Austrian pairing of Koch&Lahnsteiner). The first set went to Aunstria 21-9 but Joe and James rallied to win the following 2 sets 21-19 and 21-19 taking the rubber and the match tie, send Wales through to the Quarter Finals. During the tournament Joe and James were both undefeated, Joe defeated the Czeck Number 1 ranked pair and James even stepped in and won a singles match for Wales.
Joe and James both use the Kevlar 7000SQ racket strung with Powergut 65.
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