Lilydale Tennis Club competitive in round 11

Junior Open Singles Doubles players Ari Marappan, Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino and Joshua Jamieson. Pictures: LILYDALE TENNIS CLUB.

By Joanna Campe

Round 11 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition.

Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v Nunawading

After round 10 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 Joshua Jamieson.

Lilydale played away this week against Nunawading. It was a close match but it was Nunawading that came out on top 5 sets to 3 – winning 43 games to Lilydale 35.

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

Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Mt Evelyn

After round 10 this team was sitting in just outside the top four on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Jason Healy, Ivy Pieper, Lachie Sweet and Alex Bowyer.

Lilydale played away against Mt Evelyn who are sitting on top of the ladder. In a very competitive match, it was 3 sets each, but Mt Evelyn won the day overall – winning 31 games to 22.

Result: 4-6, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3, 5-6, 6-0

Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v Healesville

After round 10 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by Harry Trevillyan and Jack Dowthwaite.

Lilydale played at home this week against Healesville who are sitting in third place on the ladder. In a very close and competitive match, it was Lilydale that came away with the eventual win 4 sets to 3, winning 43 games to 41.

Result: 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 10-5 (super tiebreak) , 2-6, 6-1, 10-12 (super tiebreak)

Open Rubbers 20 (OR20) v Mooroolbark Heights

After round 10 this team is sitting outside the top 4.

Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.

Lilydale played at home against Mooroolbark. Lilydale were too strong on the day and won 5 sets to 1 – winning 30 games to 10.

Result: 6-2, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2

Open Rubbers 14 (OR14) v Montrose

After round 10 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by James Buckland and Alex Jerin.

Lilydale played at home against Montrose who are sitting in third place on the ladder. Lilydale fought hard and started well in the doubles going down 7-6 in the tiebreak. In the end we were beaten 5 sets to 0, with Montrose winning 31 games to 11.

Result: 6-7, 1-6, 2-6, 1-6, 1-6

Open Rubbers 13 (OR13) v Blackburn

After round 10 this team is sitting outside the top 4 with 1 win so far this season.

Lilydale was represented by Rishabh Chowdhury and David Halkidis.

Lilydale played away against Blackburn who are sitting in second place on the ladder. Lilydale fought hard but in the end were beaten 5 sets to 0, with Donvale winning 30 games to 4.

Result: 6-0, 6-2, 6-2, 6-0, 6-0

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