By Joanna Campe
Round 13 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition.
With next week being the final week of the regular season, all teams were keen for good results to secure a place in the finals.
Junior Open Singles Doubles 3 v Emerald
After round 12, Lilydale was sitting on top of the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Ari Marappan, Ryan Taylor and Joshua Jamieson.
Lilydale played away this week against Emerald who are just outside the top four team.
The two teams were well matched, and long competitive sets were the scene for the day.
Lilydale eventually won the day 6 sets to 0 – winning 39 games to Emerald 23.
Result: 5-7, 5-7, 4-6, 5-7, 0-6, 4-6
Junior Open Singles Doubles 7 v Heatherdale
After round 12 Lilydale was just outside the top four.
Lilydale was represented by Haady Aziz, Brodie Manger and Olivia Mason.
Lilydale played at home this week against the top placed team Heatherdale.
Lilydale played well against tough competition.
Regardless of the outcome, the games were played in good spirits with all kids enjoying the day.
Heatherdale won the day 5 sets to 1 – winning 34 games to Lilydale 11.
Result: 6-4, 0-6, 1-6, 2-6, 2-6, 0-6
Open Rubbers 14 v Doncaster
After round 12 Lilydale was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis and Rishabh Chowdhury.
Lilydale played away this week against second placed Doncaster.
Lilydale were very competitive but Doncaster proved too strong to eventually take the points 4 sets to 2 – winning 29 games to Lilydale 14.
Result: 6-0, 6-4, 5-7, 0-1 (super tiebreak), 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 enquires (Juniors and Adults) please contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy, ptta.com.au/contact
