By Joanna Campe
Round 8 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition.
All teams were looking forward to this week’s matches after having a three week holiday break
Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Mooroolbark Heights
After round 7 this team was sitting in fifth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Rishabh Chowdhury, Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino and Jason Healy.
Lilydale played away this week against Mooroolbark, who are sitting on top of the ladder. Lilydale played well but were beaten on the day 7 sets to 1. Mooroolbark were too strong winning 47 games to 17.
Result: 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-0, 7-6, 4-6, 6-1
Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Upwey South
After round 7 this team was sitting in fifth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ivy Pieper, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.
Lilydale played at home against Upwey South. In a very exciting match it ended up a draw being 3 sets and 29 games each!
Result: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6
Open Rubbers 20 (OR20) v Wonga Park
After round 7 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Jack Dowthwaite.
Lilydale played at home this week against Wonga Park. In a very close competitive match, it was Wonga Park that came away with the win 3 sets to 2, winning 22 games to 21.
Result: 6-7, 3-6, 0-6, 6-2, 6-1
Open Rubbers 13 (OR13) v Blackburn Green
After round 7 this team is sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.
Lilydale played at home against Blackburn. Lilydale fought hard against this top 4 team but were beaten 5 sets to 0, with Blackburn winning 30 games to 7.
Result: 3-6, 1-6, 0-6, 2-6, 1-6
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.
For all coaching enquiries (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy https://www.ptta.com.au/contact
