In addition to the Singles section, which is made up of five divisions, this competition includes also a Doubles sector, comprising three separate divisions.

Male and female pairs can compete against each other in the same division. Each fixture consists solely of two sets and a point is awarded for each set won

Three pairs are contesting the first division. This is being played over three rounds so that each pair will have to play six matches.

This division has now reached the end of its first round, with each pair having played two fixtures. Brothers Robert and Stefan Salomone (B‘Kara BC) lead the table with four points, having won both their matches so far.

They are followed by Martin Farrugia/Aldo Polidano (also of B’Kara BC) who are on the two-point mark, with one win and one defeat on their record.

Kenneth Vella/Yogesh Mistry (Pawla Wolves Assikura) still have to garner their first point in this division.

Eight pairs are contesting the second division. This is being played over a single round so that each pair will have to play seven matches.

Tony Xuereb/Patrick Cassar (Pawla Wolves Assikura) have won the second division title. With one match still to go, they have built an unassailable lead at the top of the second division standings and put the title beyond the mathematical reach of their opponents.

The Wolves duo have in fact put together the maximum twelve points from their six matches so far, thereby preserving their unbeaten status.

Two pairs are tied in second place, with five points apiece from their five matches so far. They are Martin Camilleri/Franz Vella (also of Pawla Wolves) and Mark Briffa/George Camilleri (Shuttles BC).

Three B’Kara BC pairs are tied in fourth place, with four points apiece from the four fixtures played. They are Samuel Cali / Albert Bezzina, Ivan Salomone / Alfred Polidano and Maria Borg / Fiorella Farrugia.

The remaining table positions are taken up by Joanne Cassar/Catherine Dimech (Pawla Wolves Assikura) as well as by Michael and Joseph Bugeja (Shuttles BC), both of which have two points. The former have however played four fixtures to the latter’s six.

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