Glenlea Tennis Club has taken home their fifth consecutive women’s title, while Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club claimed back-to-back titles in the men’s as the Tennis SA State League grand finals took place at The Drive on Sunday.
In the women’s competition, Glenlea raced to win the first two singles rubbers before Memorial Drive claimed the third and fourth, taking the match to the deciding doubles ties. Glenlea went on to win the final doubles match in a thrilling tiebreak and claim the premiership by one set.
“We just won our fifth title in a row, which is crazy! We did really well this year and throughout the season.” Olivia Collins from the Glenlea Tennis Club.
“It was so tight, and we only won by a set! It was such a nice day and the crowds were amazing.”
In the men’s competition, Peake Gardens Riverside took an unstoppable lead after the singles to defeat Trinity Gardens and claim the premiership, in this State League grand final rematch.
“The boys got off to a flying start in the singles matches going 2-0 up pretty early.” Will Clifford from the Peake Gardens Tennis Club.
“It was amazing to get the job done, and go back-to-back. A big thank you to the officials and everyone for coming out. It was an electric atmosphere and made it a really special day for the boys.”
Tennis SA Head of Tournaments and Competitions Dylan Hicks was thrilled to congratulate the winning teams.
“We are very proud to congratulate our 2023-24 Tennis SA State League champions, Glenlea and Peake Gardens Riverside,” Hicks said.
“This sees Glenlea take home a fifth consecutive State League title in a nail biter against Memorial Drive. A special mention to the Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club who have claimed back-to-back Tennis SA State League titles against Trinity Gardens, who had an amazing season.”
“Tennis SA would like to thank all clubs, players, officials, and volunteers who have participated in the State League competition, and we hope to see you back next season.”
Tennis SA State League women
Memorial Drive Tennis Club 3-8-70 def by Glenlea Tennis Club 3-9-71
S1 – Kasumi Hirayama def by Sarah Mildren 5-7 0-6
S2 – Olivia Giotis def by Sophia Fry 4-6 6-4 2-6
S3 – Nanami Ottewill def Olivia Collins 6-0 3-6 6-3
S4 – Alice Kubler def Keeral McKenzie 6-3 4-6 7-5
D1 – Kasumi Hirayama/Olivia Giotis def Sarah Mildren/Keeral McKenzie 4-6 6-2 (10-8)
D2 – Nanami Ottewill/Alice Kubler def by Tahlia van der Eerden/Tayla Whitehouse 4-6 6-4 (8-10)
Tennis SA State League men
Trinity Gardens Tennis Club 1-4-45 def by Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club 4-9-63
S1 – Dale Nixon def by Sean Van Rensburg 4-6 2-6
S2 – Hamish Bartos def by Ken Cavrak 2-6 6-3 2-6
S3 – Charlie Nicholas def by Stefan Bianchet 3-6 2-6
S4 – Andrew Tavella def by Bradley Mousley 6-3 3-6 4-6
D1 – Hamish Bartos/Charlie Nicholas drew Ken Cavrak/Stefan Bianchet (Incomplete)
D2 – Dale Nixon/Oliver Carroll def Sean Van Rensburg/Will Clifford 6-3 4-6 10-6
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