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Talented Visually Impaired Tennis player Vinny Keane was crowned no.1 tennis player in the U.K and Ireland at the event in Sunderland. Pic: Alex Dodd Photography.
The new year is off and running and for one Mayo man, success is already coming his way on the tennis court. Vinny Keane, a native of Aughagower in Westport has tasted success at the Visually Impaired UK National Tennis Finals in Sunderland to underline his impressive status in the game. Competitors are ranked from B1 to B5, with B1 being the most severe degree of sight loss.
Keane won the B2 singles finals where he defeated Guy Keating in what turned out to be one of the longest games Keane has ever played as it took two hours and 50 minutes to call the winner. However, the cool and composed Mayo man got the job done.
From Westport, but now based in Waterford, Keane also claimed more glory in the doubles where he partnered with Ivan Rodriguez-Deb to victory over the reigning champions.
There was further success for Keane at the end of the championship when he was awarded with the Jim Currie cup for winning the most UK tournaments. In his best ever season, Keane also secured the UK B2 regional medal after finishing the season ranked number one across the UK and Ireland.
Speaking with delight, Vinny told The Mayo News that "I was delighted and relieved to win my singles match against Guy Keating. He's a great player and always gives me a very competitive game. I would like to thank my family in Mayo for their love and support".
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