THIS time last year, five or six teams remained unbeaten in the Bolton Winter Tennis League, but currently there are only two.

Walmersley A have carried all before them, strongly lead by Dave Gerrard in tandem with a resurrected Steve Routledge. Admirable ladies' support has come largely from Gail Blackburn - her play nicely complemented by Lisa Morley.

In Division Two, David Lloyd A have yet to lose, but have some fierce challenges to come. Sarah Bleakley is at the helm admirably supported by Wendy Birchall and Jim Lever. They look well-equipped for the battles to come.

Chief of these may be against Astley, hot favourites until this weekend when they suffered a surprise reverse against Harwood. Astley were below strength, missing the invaluable contribution of Gill Dempsey, and, not least, Hannah Wilson. Nonetheless, a fine performance from Harwood, with Steve Horridge in good form and Jane Blake and Gill Entwistle an unstoppable ladies pairing.

Judging from the score, the Walkers A versus Walkers C match was played in an intra-club spirit, Nigel Horsier in especially ruthless form.

Results - Division One: Bolton CC 33 Longsight 26; Walkers A 50 Walkers C 13; Walmersley B 32 Allsorts 24.

Division Two: Harwood 32 Astley 23; Barrow Bridge A 30 Markland Hill B 25.

Division Three: Walkers B 38 Guild Hall B 16; David Lloyd B 24 Barrow Bridge B 24; Bolton School A 51 Holcombe Brook C 10.