The Stutes have managed to thrive at the highest level of the non-league pyramid despite remaining part-time.

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She served for the match at 5-4 up in the second set but Kuznetsova managed to level at 6-6 to force the tie-break before a winning forehand completed Bondarenko's win.

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"Avram is a very experienced and respected manager who has managed at the highest level, " added Storrie.

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