Successful season end for Lilydale Tennis Club

Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino, Ari Marappan, Ryan Taylor, Rishabh Chowdhury and Joshua Jamieson after their grand final win.

By Joanna Campe

Lilydale Tennis Club is very proud to have three out of five teams make it to the grand finals of the Easter Region Tennis competition this season.

A well earned rest now for all players until the start of the winter season commencing Saturday 27 April.

Junior Open Singles Doubles Lilydale v Warrandyte

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

It was a home grand final at Lilydale against Warrandyte. It was a very close match with lots of great rallies and long games which could have gone either way. In a match where both teams showed great skill it was 4 sets each at the end, so it came down to games. It was Lilydale that took the win – winning 40 games to 35.

Result: 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7 tie break)

Open Rubbers 19 Lilydale v Mt Evelyn

Lilydale Green was represented by David Halkidis and Noah Burow.

It was a home grand final at Lilydale against Mt Evelyn. In a very competitive match, it was Lilydale that eventually won the day 3 sets to 2 – winning 22 games to 18.

Result: 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, 2-6, 2-6

Open Rubbers 25 Lilydale v Ringwood Central

Lilydale Blue was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett

It was a home grand final at Lilydale against Ringwood Central. It was a tough day out for Lilydale however they never stopped fighting and playing to the highest standard. In the end it was a 5 sets to 0 victory for Ringwood Central- winning 31 games to 13.

Result: 3-6, 1-6, 2-6, 6-7, 1-6

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