20 February 2013 | Tennis Victoria

The Wodonga Margaret Court Tennis Association, made up of local coaches from the Wodonga Club, took out the Men’s A Grade title at the 2013 Tankworld-Rebound Ace VCTA Country Week defeating last year’s winners The Lecontes in the final.

On the women’s side, a remarkable winning streak of six straight titles was broken when the Cobram Chargers took out Tandara in the final of the Women’s A Grade in one of the upsets of the tournament.

Held from 11-15 February, Country Week is the biggest grasscourt tournament in Australia and this year it was Wodonga’s turn to host the prestigious event.

“Country week is what country tennis is all about – bringing players of all ages and abilities from across the state together for a week to play some top quality tennis in a fun and social environment,” said Tennis Victoria’s Adam Feiner.

“For many of the players, it’s a chance to enjoy a week away with friends, family and fellow club members both on and off the court.”

“I know I speak for many in saying we are already looking forward to 2014 in Shepparton and Mooroopna.”

In addition to the tennis, the Honourable Hugh Delahunty, Minister for Sport and Recreation announced a $524,700 grant for the Wodonga Tennis Centre. Following contributions from the City of Wodonga and Tennis Australia to make up the over $1millon project, the centre will start the facility upgrade in the coming months.

In a first for Tennis Victoria, the Board of Management met outside of Melbourne with Directors making the trip up to Wodonga in support of Country Week.

Social events were also run each night at different venues in Albury and Wodonga, giving players the chance to unwind and socialise after a hard day of tennis.

Full results here.

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