By Joanna Campe
Round 3 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition.
With last week being a washout, all teams were keen to get back on the court.
Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Montrose
After round two this team was sitting outside the top four on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Alex Paladino, Rishabh Chowdhury, Joshua Jamieson and Adam Paladino.
It was a competitive match with both teams winning 4 sets each. However, Montrose won the day 37 games to 31.
Result: 6-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2, 1-6, 1-6, 6-1, 5-7
Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Miller Park
After round two this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ivy Pieper, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.
Lilydale played away at Miller Park. In a very close match, it ended in a draw with both teams winning 3 sets each and 29 games.
Result: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 5-6
Open Rubbers 13 (OR13) v Donvale
After round 2 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.
Lilydale played away against Donvale. At the end it was three sets all, but Lilydale won the day, 23 games to 21.
Result: 0-6, 2-6, 6-2, 0-1 (super tiebreak), 7-6, 6-2
Open Rubbers 14 (OR14) v Heathmont Blue
After round two this team was sitting in third place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by James Buckland and Alex Jerin.
Lilydale played at home against Heathmont Blue. It was a tough match with Heathmont winning 4
sets to 1.
Result: 6-2, 3-6, 1-6, 1-6, 2-6
Open Rubbers 20 (OR20) v Wonga Park
After round two this team was sitting in second place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.
Lilydale played at home against East Ringwood. The first three sets were close, however, unfortunately our player, Tim had to retire hurt so the last two sets were forfeited, 6-0.
Result: 2-6, 5-7, 1-6, 6-0, 6-0
Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v Ferntree Gully
After round two this team was sitting outside the top four on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Harry Trevillyan and Jack Dowthwaite.
Lilydale played at home against Ferntree Gully. Lilydale played well but went down 3 sets to 2, with Ferntree Gully winning 23 games to 18.
Result: 5-7, 0-6, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2
Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club, visit play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub
For all coaching enquires (juniors and adults), contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact
