By Joanna Campe
This weeks’ results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition. This is the last week of competition before the mid-season break – with competition resuming Saturday 4 February.
Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Healesville
After round 8 this team was sitting on top of the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Alex Paladino, Ari Marrappan, Rishabh Chowdhury and Adam Paladino.
Lilydale played away this week in a close match against Healesville, who are currently sitting in third place on the ladder. Overall Lilydale came away with the win taking 4 sets to 2 but it was a close match with Lilydale winning 32 games to Healesville 23.
Results: 6-5, 1-6, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 5-6
Junior Open Doubles (JOD9) v Upwey South
After round 8 this team was outside the top 4 with no wins yet this season.
Lilydale was represented by Haady Aziz, Josh Stanway, Indianna Perrin and Riley Clinton.
Lilydale played at home against Upwey South who are sitting in third place on the ladder. At the end of the day Lilydale were beaten 6 sets to 0 but were competitive coming away to win 11 games.
Results: 1-6, 2-6, 0-6, 2-6, 5-6, 1-6
Open Rubbers (OR25) v North Ringwood
After round 8 this team was sitting on top of the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.
Lilydale played away against North Ringwood who are yet to register a win this season. Lilydale was all class taking the day 5 sets to 0, with Lilydale winning 30 games to 6.
Results: 0-6, 1-6, 1-6, 1-6, 3-6
Junior Development (JDC2) v Selby Blue
After round 8 this team was sitting in second place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ivy Pieper and Ryan Taylor.
Lilydale played at home this week. It was set to be a close match against Selby Blue who were sitting in fourth place on the ladder. It was indeed close with both teams winning 12 games each but Lilydale winning the day 2 sets to Selby Blue 1.
Results: 6-2, 1-7, 5-3
Boy singles doubles (BSD2) v Parkwood
After round 8 this team was sitting on top of the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis, Alex Jerin, James Buckland and Noah Burow.
Lilydale played away against Parkwood who are sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder. Overall Lilydale had a convincing win taking 7 sets to 1, with Lilydale winning 49 games to Parkwood 31.
Results: 5-7, 6-7, 2-6, 2-6, 1-6, 7-5, 4-6, 4-6
Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club please visit https://play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub.
