Lewis Stratford was the toast of Oxford after winning the All-England Under 25 Singles crown at Reading, writes PETE EWINS.

Stratford came second in his round robin group to qualify for the semi-finals, where he defeated Oxfordshire rival Craig Mace 14,590-3,680 to reach the final.

Stratford then beat Sussex’s Lorenzo Hickman 9,800-5,980 to lift the crown.

Johnsons Buildbase Oxford League Premier Division leaders Kennington kept up their winning ways with a 4-1 home victory over Comrades.

Vikings A are, however, still right on their tails after a 4-1 win of their own at Masons B.

Section 2 leaders Gladiators A march on after winning 4-1 at Dolphin.

RESULTS

Masons B 1, Vikings 4; Kennington 4, Comrades 1; Gladiators B 3, Headington Con Club 2; Dolphin 1, Gladiators A 4; Berinsfield 4, Masons A 1; Didcot Con Club 3, West Oxford Democrats 2.

TONIGHT'S MATCHES

Vikings v Berinsfield, Comrades v Masons B, Masons A v Didcot Con Club, West Oxford Democrats v Kennington, Dolphin v Gladiators B, Marlborough v Headington Con Club.