Koller cashes in on night of shocks

CHARLOTTE KOLLER (pictured) joined a long list of renowned names on the women's singles honours board by claiming her first island title as finals night at the DHS Island Championships threw up surprise after surprise.

Gayle Lloyd failed to hold on to her singles crown as she lost out 21-13, 21-17 to 21-year-old Koller in the final.

The tall Koller was clinical with her deep shots that regularly landed just inside the base line.

'I'm delighted,' she said. 'Lots of people were saying that I was finding my length. I don't think she played her best, but I've not played that well in ages.'

The straight-talking Lloyd admitted afterwards that she had not been in top form during the encounter. 'I was rubbish,' she said. 'I think I need a lot more practice.'

However, Lloyd did get some success over Koller later on in the women's doubles.

Partnered by Sarah Garbutt, they got the better of Koller and Wendy Trebert 21-12, 21-16.