Tennis Report
The much-anticipated fixture against the table-topping team from St Joseph’s proved a formidable challenge.
The First VI got off to a good start with the top doubles combination of Zach Little and Sam Wensley combining for a memorable victory in a super tiebreaker 10-5!
Ollie Wilcox and Felix Harrop started slowly, losing the first set, but gained momentum as the match progressed to level the scores, before losing narrowly in a tiebreaker.
Singles proved much more of a challenge, with only Ollie Wilcox outlasting his opponent, coming back from losing the first set to win in three sets: 2-6 7-6 6-2.
Congratulations to the Seconds team for finishing off a big 7-2 win against a well-trained Joey’s team that was sitting equal with Shore at the start of the day.
Two great wins in the doubles from Harper Cunningham and Matt Hogg (6-1 6-1) and Josh Cottee and Oliver Conner-Brent (7-6 6-2), set the tone for an outstanding singles display with the Seconds winning 10 of the 12 sets played. Overall, a commendable display of sportsmanship, teamwork and tennis ability from the boys to finish off a well-deserved win.
The Opens had a competitive day up against a strong Joeys side. They got the upper hand in the Fifths and Sixths taking the win. Hugo Adams however, came through with a 6-1 win. The Fourths had a tie and the Thirds won 5-1 with a strategic play in the doubles and a number of hard-fought singles.
The Under 16s played excellent tennis against Joeys with wins across the board. The Cs and Ds played exceptionally well, given that they only lost one match. The As and Bs also played very well against Joeys, with good teamwork and persistence across all matches.
Andrew Gilchrist played a great match, with great consistency and some long rallies. Overall, a highly successful round for the U16s tennis going into the last round for 2022.
It was another exceptional Saturday fixture for the Under 15s. Consistency was once again present with all teams winning and only one set lost overall.
Hugo Mason-Jones had a spectacular day winning both his doubles and singles 6-0, 6-0. Mitch Bowen also had a great match showing consistency in his ground strokes taking his singles match 6-0.
The Under 14s sealed the day with all-round wins. The Bs, who have had a tough season, regained confidence, going into the final round for the year on a high. The Cs must be commended on their sportsmanship, playing a friendly match for their singles against higher ranked players, giving opportunity for more competition and enjoyment.
Mr J Straney
MIC, Tennis
Shore Tennis Results
| Age Group | U14s | U15s | U16s | Opens | Seconds | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 results (W/L) | 16-2 | 23-1 | 23-1 | 9-15 | 7-2 | 2-7 |
Top image credit: Under 16s vs Joeys at Northbridge