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Hard fought round nine for Lilydale tennis players

Round 9 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition.

Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Park Orchards

After round 8 this team was sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by Ari Marappan, Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino and Rishabh Chowdhury.

Lilydale played at home this week against Park Orchards, who are sitting one spot ahead of Lilydale on the ladder. In a close match it was Park Orchards that won the day 5 sets to 3 – winning 42 games to 37.

Result: 5-7, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, 6-7, 2-6

Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Healesville

After round 8 this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.

Lilydale played away this week against Healesville. Lilydale forfeited 3 sets (6-0) as we were down one player. The 3 live sets were very close. Healesville won the day overall 5 sets to 1 – winning 32 games to 15.

Result: 6-4, 6-0, 2-6, 6-0, 6-0, 6-5

Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v Wantirna Green

After round 8 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Rory Brilliant and Jack Dowthwaite.

Lilydale played at home this week against Wantirna Green. In a very close and competitive match, it was Wonga Park that came away with the win 3 sets to 2, winning 25 games to 18.

Result: 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 0-6

Open Rubbers 14 (OR14) v North Ringwood

After round 8 this team is sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by James Buckland and Alex Jerin.

Lilydale played at home against North Ringwood. Lilydale fought hard but in the end were beaten 5 sets to 0, with North Ringwood winning 31 games to 18.

Result: 2-6, 2-6, 4-6, 4-6, 6-7

Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club please visit play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub

For all coaching enquiries (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact

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