Tennis Report
Saturday 16 November 2024
Firsts Report
The Firsts tennis maintained their unbeaten start with a 6-3 victory over Sydney Grammar School (SGS). In a week, with more than half the team experiencing sickness or physical injury, an incredible display of resilience and mental toughness was showcased. With clinical straight-set wins from the number one and three pairs, the boys took an early 2-1 lead on the day. The team wasted no time winning the day, with special mention to Josh Powell, Felix Harrop, and Ollie Wilcox for not dropping a set all day. Special mention goes to Ari Ganassin for showcasing some incredible fight in his match despite a close loss. Overall, the boys maintained their good form and look to further their lead over the next two weeks as they aim to finish the Term strong.
Oliver Wilcox
First Captain
Opens Report
Shore’s Tennis teams faced a mixed weekend against SGS, with the Thirds team struggling on challenging mod-grass courts while the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth teams secured strong wins.
The Thirds team encountered difficulties adapting to the low-skidding bounce of the mod-grass surface, a sharp contrast to the more predictable hardcourt conditions they are accustomed to. George Storey and Oscar Chadban fell 1-6 in their doubles match, but Lachie Assheton and Oliver Moufarrige fought back to secure a 6-3 win. In singles, Storey lost 2-6, Assheton went down 1-6, and Moufarrige and Chadban both battled hard but were defeated 3-6. Despite the 1-5 loss, the team gained valuable experience on the unfamiliar surface.
The Fourths team showed resilience, claiming a 4-2 victory. Archie Jones and Nathan Lu struggled in their doubles, losing 2-6, but Daniel Burgess and Andrew Gilchrist brought the team back with a commanding 6-1 win. In singles, Jones lost 1-6, but Lu, Burgess, and Gilchrist demonstrated composure and determination to win their matches 6-4, 6-3, and 6-3, respectively, ensuring the team’s success.
The Fifths team enjoyed a perfect 6-0 result due to a SGS forfeit. However, Jono Loy took advantage of the opportunity for match play and performed well, winning his singles 6-3 in a dominant display.
The Sixths team delivered an impressive 4-2 victory. Miller George and Lachlan Tam set the tone with a 6-2 doubles win, but Jaeyun Koh and Jared Lin narrowly missed out, losing 5-6. In singles, George faced a tough opponent, losing 1-6, but Tam responded with an emphatic 6-0 win. Koh and Lin both showed excellent skill and focus, taking their matches 6-0 and 6-3 to secure the overall team win.
This weekend’s results highlighted the adaptability and depth across Shore’s tennis teams. While the Thirds team faced challenges with the conditions, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth teams showcased determination and skill to earn their victories.
Mr Ian Middleton
Opens Coach
16s
The 16’s A’s and B’s had a close loss against SGS this weekend, with the A’s winning, B’s and C’s losing and D’s drawing. In the A’s and B’s doubles, both James Warren and Ed Dunnet had a competitive match coming back into the tiebreaker from 5-3; however, they lost, resulting in a final score of 6-8. On a positive note, Noah Gee and Max Scarlett had a 6-0 donut win this week in their doubles. In the singles, both Max Scarlett and James Warren had a 6-0 donut win as well. Furthermore, Benji Loy had a very close singles match, winning 8-6 in his tiebreak, helping the A’s to win. In the C’s and D’s Doubles, Archie Court and Nick Blackman were the only pair to have a win of 6-4. In the singles, Michael Harley had an extremely close match in the tiebreaker, eventually winning 8-6. SGS is high up on the leaderboard, and this narrow loss hopefully boosts Shore’s position. We must maintain these results next week against Scots College.
James Warren
16s player