Lilydale Tennis Club remains in top contenders list

Alex Paladino, Ari Marappan, Ryan Taylor and Adam Paladino had a major win against Serpell keeping them on top of the ladder. Picture: SUPPLIED.

By Joanna Campe

Round 13 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition.

Junior Open Doubles (JOD10) Lilydale v Selby

After round 12 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top four on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Nenuka Withanage, Lachie Sweet, Haady Aziz and Ivy Pieper.

Lilydale played away this week against Selby. In a very competitive match, it was Selby that came away with the points taking 4 sets to 2 – winning 30 games to Lilydale 26.

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

Junior Open Singles Doubles Lilydale v Serpell

After round 12 Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Alex Paladino, Ari Marappan, Ryan Taylor and Adam Paladino.

Lilydale played away this week against Serpell. It was a comprehensive win this week for Lilydale 7 sets to 1 – winning 45 games to Serpell 26.

Result: 2-6, 2-6, 6-7 (5-7 tie break), 4-6, 4-6, 0-6, 6-2, 2-6

Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale Green v Ferny Creek Green

After round 12 Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder.

Lilydale Green was represented by Noah Burow and David Halkidis.

Lilydale played at home this week against second placed Ferny Creek Green. In a very close match, it was Ferny Creek that won the day 3 sets to 2 – winning 26 games to Lilydale 24.

Result: 3-6, 2-6, 6-7 (6-8 tie break), 6-2, 7-5

Open Rubbers 25 Lilydale v BYE

After round 12 Lilydale was in third place on the ladder.

Lilydale had a BYE this week so will be keen to get back on the court next weekend for the last round before the finals commence.

Result: BYE

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