By Joanna Campe
With last week being a washout, all teams were keen to get back on the court for round 7.
Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Nunawading Blue
After round 6 this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Adam Paladino, Ari Marappan, Adam Paladino and Joshua Jamieson.
Lilydale played away this week against Nunawading, who are third on the ladder.
In a very competitive match, Lilydale were beaten 6 sets to 2, with Nunawading winning 44 games to 25.
Result: 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2, 6-4, 6-0, 3-6
Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Selby
After round 6 this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Jason Healy, Ivy Pieper, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.
Lilydale played away at Selby.
In a very close match, Selby won the day 4 sets to 2, with Selby winning 33 games to 15.
Result: 4-6, 6-0, 5-6, 6-2, 6-0, 6-1
Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v Gracedale Park
After round 6 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder with no wins yet this season.
Lilydale was represented by Harry Trevillyan and Jack Douthwaite.
Lilydale played at home this week against Gracedale Park.
In a close match, Lilydale came away with the win 3 sets to 2, winning 23 games to 20.
Result: 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-0, 6-3
Open Rubbers 20 (OR20) v Mt Evelyn
After round 6 this team was sitting in third place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.
Lilydale played at home this week against Mt Evelyn.
In a competitive match, it was Mt Evelyn that came away with the win 4 sets to 1, winning 26 games to 16.
Result: 6-2, 2-6, 1-6, 3-6, 4-6
Open Rubbers 13 (OR13) v Wantirna Green
After round 6 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.
Lilydale played at home against Wantirna.
Lilydale fought hard but were beaten 5 sets to 0, with Wantirna winning 31 games to 11.
Result: 6-7, 0-6, 1-6, 4-6, 0-6
Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability.
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For all coaching enquires (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact