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Wins all round sees Lilydale head to tennis grand final

Semi-final results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition. With winning outcomes for all Lilydale teams they are now off to the grand finals to be held next weekend.

Junior Open Singles Doubles Lilydale v East Croydon-Kilsyth

Lilydale finished on top of the ladder at the end of the regular season.

Lilydale was represented by Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino, Ari Marappan, Ryan Taylor, Rishabh Chowdhury and Joshua Jamieson. As it was the Semi-final all six players got to participate in the match, rather than just the four that play each regular match week.

Lilydale played at home this week against East Croydon-Kilsyth. The two teams were well matched with excellent rallies and long matches. Lilydale eventually won the day 7 sets to 1 – winning 48 games to 28.

Result: 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, 7-5

Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale Green v Ferny Creek Blue

Lilydale finished in second place on the ladder at the end of the regular season.

Lilydale Green was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.

Lilydale played at home this week against Ferny Creek Blue who finished the regular season in third place. Lilydale are through to the grand final after a convincing 5 sets to 0 victory – winning 30 games to 9.

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

Open Rubbers 25 Lilydale v Mooroolbark Heights Green

Lilydale finished in second place on the ladder at the end of the regular season.

Lilydale Blue was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett

Lilydale played at home this week against Mooroolbark Heights who placed third at the end of the regular season. It was a comprehensive win for Lilydale 5 sets to 0 – winning 31 games to 12.

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

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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