By Joanna Campe
This week marked the start of the 2024 winter season.
Round 1 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis competition:
Junior Open Singles Doubles 1 Lilydale v Yarra Glen
Lilydale was represented by Adam Paladino, Alex Paladino and Ryan Taylor.
Lilydale played at home this week against Yarra Glen. Lilydale fought hard but were outplayed on the day. Yarra Glen won the day 6 sets to 0 – winning 37 games to Lilydale 12.
Result: 0-6, 6-7 (7-2 tiebreak), 1-6, 1-6, 1-6, 3-6
Junior Open Singles Doubles 8 Lilydale v Parkwood
Lilydale was represented by Olivia Mason, Brodie Manger and Ivy Pieper.
Lilydale played away this week against Parkwood. In a close match it was Lilydale who won the day taking 6 sets to 0 – winning 36 games to 20.
Result: 4-6, 3-6, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6, 1-6
Open Rubbers 11 Lilydale v Templestowe Park
Lilydale Blue was represented by David Halkidis and Adam Johson.
Lilydale played at home this week against Templestowe Park. Lilydale played well but Templestowe were too strong on the day taking 5 sets to 1 – winning 28 games to Lilydale 13.
Result: 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 0-1 (super tiebreak), 0-6, 2-6
Open Rubbers 20 v Mooroolbark Heights
Lilydale was represented by Levi Daly and Tim Bassett.
Lilydale played away this week against Mooroolbark Heights. In a very close and exciting match, it was Mooroolbark that came away with the win 3 sets to 2 – winning 23 games to 17.
Result: 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0, 6-2
Lilydale Tennis club welcomes all players of any age and ability. For information on how to join Lilydale Tennis Club, visit play.tennis.com.au/lilydaletennisclub.
For all coaching enquiries (juniors and adults), contact Andrew at Pro Touch Tennis Academy ptta.com.au/contact
