Teams fight to the finish but opponents too strong

Ari Marappan, Alex Paladino and Adam Paladino played a tightly contested match against Burnt Bridge. Pictures: SUPPLIED.

By Joanna Campe

Round 5 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition.

Junior Open Singles Doubles 1 Lilydale v Burnt Bridge

After round 4 Lilydale was sitting outside the top 4 without a win yet for the season.

Lilydale was represented by Ari Marappan, Alex Paladino and Adam Paladino.

Lilydale played away this week against Burnt Bridge. The two teams were well matched and the games were all tightly contested. Both teams won 3 sets each, with Burnt Bridge taking the points on the day – winning 26 games to Lilydale 24.

Result: 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-1

Junior Open Singles Doubles 8 Lilydale v Mt Evelyn

After round 4 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Brodie Manger, Haady Aziz and Ivy Pieper.

Lilydale played at home this week against Mt Evelyn. The first 4 sets were evenly matched with both sides winning 2 sets each. Mt Evelyn took the last 2 sets to win the day overall 4 sets to 2 – winning 30 games to Lilydale 18.

Result: 1-6, 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 0-6, 3-6

Open Rubbers 11 Lilydale v Yarra Glen

After round 4 Lilydale was sitting outside the top 4 without a win yet for the season.

Lilydale Blue was represented by Noah Burow and Adam Johnson.

Lilydale played away this week against top 4 team Yarra Glen. Lilydale played well but Yarra Glen proved too strong on the day taking 5 sets to 0 – winning 32 games to Lilydale 14.

Result: 7-6, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 7-6

Open Rubbers 20 v Nunawading Blue

After round 4 Lilydale was sitting just outside the top 4 on the ladder.

Lilydale was represented by Tim Bassett and Rishabh Chowdhury.

Lilydale played at home this week against second placed team Nunawading Blue. Lilydale played well but Nunawading were too strong taking 5 sets to 0 – winning 30 games to Lilydale 9.

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

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