By Joanna Campe
Lilydale Tennis Club played Round 5 for the Eastern Region Tennis competition and with last week being a washout, all teams were keen to get back on the court.
Junior Open Singles Doubles (JOSD4) v North Box Hill
After round 4 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder with no wins yet this season.
Lilydale was represented by Adam Paladino, Ari Marappan, Adam Paladino and Rishabh Chowdhury.
Result: 5-7, 4-6, 1-6, 0-6, 6-3, 4-6, 2-6, 5-7
Junior Open Doubles (JOD8) v Heathmont
After round 4 this team was sitting in fourth place on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Lachie Sweet, Ivy Pieper, Ryan Taylor and Alex Bowyer.
Lilydale played away at Heathmont. In a very close match, Heathmont won the day 4 sets to 2 – in fact it was so close that each team won 26 games!
Result: 6-5, 6-3, 0-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
Open Rubbers 24 (OR24) v BYE
After round 4 this team was sitting outside the top 4 on the ladder with no wins yet this season. With a BYE this week, the boys will be keen to get out on the court next week!
Result: BYE
Open Rubbers 20 (OR20) v Miller Park
After round 4 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.
Lilydale played at home against Miller Park. It was a very exciting match. Miller Park won 23 games to 22 but Lilydale won the day overall 3 sets to 2.
Result: 6-3, 7-5, 6-3, 3-6, 0-6
Open Rubbers 14 (OR14) v Blackburn
After round 4 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by James Buckland and Alex Jerin.
Lilydale played at home against Blackburn. It was a tough match for Lilydale who were eventually beaten 5 sets to 1.
Result: 4-6, 2-6, 1-6, 7-5, 4-6, 5-10 (super tie-break)
Open Rubbers 13 (OR13) v Wantirna Blue
After round 4 this team was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.
Lilydale was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.
Lilydale played away against Wantirna Blue. Lilydale fought hard but was beaten 5 sets to 0.
Result: 6-2, 6-1, 6-0, 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), contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact
