Robert Collins served on the hour for the match at 5-2 in the second set, against young aspirant Stephen Nugent to claim a quarterfinal place in the Pamela Scottsponsored Irish Open Indoor tennis championships at Riverview last night.

It was as good an indication as any of the brittle if brave challenges of the juniors.

John Doran, the number two seed to Casey, received for the match about 15 minutes later against Brian Condren in his 6-2 64 win.

Number three seed George McGill beat Conor Niland 6-3, 6-0.