Tennis Report
Round 2
Firsts Report
In a memorable tennis showdown, the Shore Firsts tennis team displayed exceptional skill and sportsmanship, defeating Riverview 8-1. The dynamic duo of Zac Little and Ari Carboni started the day with an impressive 6-0, 6-0 victory in the doubles category, followed by number 1 player Ollie Wilcox with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win. Special mention to Joshua Powell, who fought valiantly, defeating a formidable opponent with a score of 6-4, 6-3. What made this victory even more special was the commendable sportsmanship displayed by the Shore Firsts team. They conducted themselves with grace and respect, both on and off the court. In summary, the Shore Firsts tennis team’s remarkable performance and sportsmanship made for a truly memorable day on the Riverview courts.
Zachary Little (Year 11)
Firsts Captain
Seconds Report
In a well-mannered, dominant display, the Seconds triumphed over Riverview with an 8-1. The team served up a series of ‘bagels’ in a heartening performance to remember. Josh Cottee and Oliver De-Kock, along with Connor Fung and myself, wasted no time in setting the tone for the day, securing their respective doubles matches with scores of 6-1, 6-0. The singles matches featured standout performances from George Gatenby, who served up a ‘bagel and a breadstick’, a truly impressive display. Special mention goes to Oliver De-Kock, who continued his impressive run from last week with a double bagel – an emphatic 6-0, 6-0 victory. The Seconds’ performance against Riverview was a testament to their collective effort, with each member contributing to the remarkable display. We are at the dawn of a new Seconds tennis era – with high hopes for the coming matches and an eye on the title.
Chris Mathur (Year 11)
Seconds Captain
Thirds Report
The Third IV Tennis continued their winning way, from their previous week’s win against Scots, with a dominating win 6–0 over Riverview, 36 games to 14. Similarly, the Fourth IV had another convincing win 4-2, with one of the opening doubles going down in a close tiebreaker. Fifth IV led the afternoon charge with a 4-2 win, also losing an opening tiebreaker in the doubles. The Sixth IV was not as lucky, going down 1–5, with William Fife and Harvie Duncan winning their doubles match 6-3. Special mention goes to Ari Ganassin and Nathan Lu, who won their single matches to Love.
Mr I Middleton
Thirds to Sixths Opens Coach
U14s Report
In some compelling matches at Northbridge, the Shore U14s Tennis Team took on Riverview, showcasing both skill and determination. The effort and passion of my teammates resulted in an exciting, close victory. Starting strong in doubles, we secured three impressive wins. Zai Chadha and Tom Bentley stood out with their excellent teamwork, winning their game 6-3. Adding to the momentum were Thomas Thurlwell and Christian Liu. Thomas using his smart playing strategies, and Christian impressing everyone with his powerful forehands in both their singles games. Ben Rose and Josh Lam sent waves along the court in their doubles game, coming very closely on top, 6-5. When it came to singles, Marcus Craik faced tough competition but pulled through with a significant win for the team, 6-2. This opening match gives us a glimpse of the potential our team has this season. With such a promising start, the Shore U14s are all set for what looks to be an engaging tennis season ahead.
Joshua Lam (Year 7)
U14s Captain
