By Joanna Campe
Round 14 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition. This is the last week of standard competition with the semi-finals commencing Saturday 16 March after a week’s break for the long weekend.
Junior Open Doubles (JOD10) Lilydale v Heathmont
After round 13 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top four on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Nenuka Withanage, Ollie McDonald, Haady Aziz and Ivy Pieper.
Lilydale played at home this week against Heathmont. In a very competitive match, it was Heathmont that came away with the points taking 4 sets to 2 – winning 31 games to Lilydale 22.
Result: 5-6, 3-6, 6-5, 2-6, 0-6, 6-2
Junior Open Singles Doubles Lilydale v East Croydon Kilsyth
After round 13 Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Alex Paladino, Rishabh Chowdhury, Adam Paladino and Joshua Jamieson.
Lilydale played at home this week against fourth placed East Croydon Kilsyth. The two teams played some excellent rallies with net play a definite highlight! Lilydale eventually won the day 7 sets to 1 – winning 46 games to 20.
Result: 7-5, 6-1, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale Green v Seville
After round 13 Lilydale was in second place on the ladder.
Lilydale Green was represented by Noah Burow and David Halkidis.
Lilydale played away this week against Seville. In a very close match, it was Lilydale that won the day 4 sets to 3.
Result: 4-6, 6-1, 6-7, 1-0 (super tiebreak), 4-6, 6-2, 0-1 (super tiebreak)
Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale Blue v Mt Evelyn
After round 13 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top four on the ladder.
Lilydale Blue was represented by Alex Jerin and Adam Johnson.
Lilydale played at home this week against top four team Mt Evelyn. In a very competitive match, it was Lilydale that won the day 3 sets to 2 – winning 26 games to 20. A great end to the season for this team who will not be playing in the finals this time around.
Result: 7-5, 5-7, 2-6, 6-0, 6-2
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
