Tennis Report
Week 6 vs St Joseph’s College
1sts
The Shore 1st tennis team pulled off a stunning upset against the previously undefeated number-one team in the competition, St. Joseph’s College. In a closely contested match, Shore emerged victorious with a final score of 5-4.
One of the standout performances of the match was by Sam Wensley and Oliver Wilcox, who displayed an incredible level of doubles tennis. Although they narrowly lost their match, their performance was praised by both teammates and spectators alike.
Another player who shone in the match was Zachary Little, who made an amazing comeback after losing the first set. He fought hard and managed to win the second set 7-5, before dominating in the final set with a 6-1 win. Joshua Powell also had an impressive performance, winning his match in the third set after a long and gruelling game.
The coaches are extremely proud of their unwavering commitment to executing the game plans and unrelenting efforts to secure the victory. This season has been nothing short of fantastic, and with one match left, the team hopes to finish on a high note.
2nds
A convincing win last week gave the seconds confidence and momentum coming into a hard fixture against Joeys. A great start to the doubles gave Shore a 2-1 lead with both Connor Fung/ Chris Mathur and Matt Hogg/Jimmy Nicholas winning their doubles in straight sets. A convincing start to the singles from Jimmy Nicholas’ 6-0 6-1 win gave the seconds an upper hand. However, Joey’s singles performance matched shores. With a 3-3 draw in singles, wins from both Harper Cunningham (6-4 6-1) and Matt Hogg (6-3 6-4) lead to an overall 5-4 win for Shore. A strong performance that the boys should be proud of against a high-performing Joeys side.
Under 15s
The Under 15s played phenomenally in their match-up against Joeys on Saturday, not dropping a single match. In the As, Oliver De Kock won his singles match with an impressive score of 6-2, showcasing his remarkable skills and control over the game. Throughout the match, Oliver demonstrated excellent technique and a keen eye for reading his opponent’s moves, which helped him to stay ahead of the game. Alex Taubman also played incredibly well, winning his matches 6-2 and 6-0. He showed exceptional speed and agility on the court, swiftly maneuvering around his opponent and making quick, decisive shots. Jayden’s serves were particularly impressive, consistently hitting the mark and putting his opponent on the defensive.
Finally, Conrad Lo delivered a dominant performance, winning his match 6-0. His fierce serves and powerful ground strokes kept his opponent on the back foot throughout the match. Conrad Lo was focused, and he maintained his momentum from start to finish.
Overall, these three players displayed exceptional skills and sportsmanship on the court, earning them well-deserved victories. Their impressive performances are a testament to their dedication to the game and their commitment to constantly improving their skills. Congratulations to them and the whole Under 15s squad.
Under 14s
On March 11, the U14s faced up against St Josephs College. It was a difficult match up as due to our multitude of players, our Cs and Ds versed their As and Bs, and they put up an amazing fight, gaining four wins for both teams. These teams deserve a huge congratulations! Although the As and Bs had to play against each other through internal matches, that didn’t stop them from giving their all, with the match between Jack and Ed being a stunning performance by both players, eventually ending with a win for Ed. All round a congratulations to the boys this week, and good luck for next Saturday!
| Shore Tennis Results Win/Loss in rubbers (matches) | |||||||
| Age Group | U13s | U14s | U15s | U16s | Opens | 2nds | 1sts |
| Week 6 results (W/L) | 15-9 | 8-4 | 24-0 | 22-2 | 7-17 | 5-4 | 5-4 |
Mr J Straney
MIC Tennis
