By Joanna Campe
Round 9 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition. This is the last week of the season before we head into the Christmas break, with next matches scheduled for 1 February.
Junior Open Singles Doubles 3 v Upwey South
After round 8 Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder. This team was keen to get back on the courts, having not played due to washouts for the last 2 rounds.
Lilydale was represented by Adam Paladino, Josh Jamieson and Ryan Taylor.
Lilydale played at home this week against second placed Upwey South. The two teams were well matched and after four sets it was all tied up 2 sets and 20 games each. Lilydale outplayed Upwey in the final 2 sets, eventually winning the day 4 sets to 2 – winning 32 games to Upwey 23.
Result: 5-7, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1
Junior Open Singles Doubles 7 v Wantirna
After round 8 Lilydale was just outside the top four with no win yet this season.
Lilydale was represented by Haady Aziz, Ivy Pieper and Brodie Manger.
Lilydale played away this week against Wantirna who were also playing for their first win of the season. In a very close match, it was Lilydale that came away with the match points 4 sets to 2 – winning 29 games to Wantirna 25
Result: 1-6, 4-6, 2-6, 6-7, 6-2, 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 enquires (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact
