29 February 2016 | Tennis Victoria

Proving too strong for their country rivals, Melbourne’s Waverley Tennis Association 26-176 defeated the Eastern Region 6-85 in the Tennis Victoria Associations and Regional Teams Challenge at the weekend.

Played across two days at the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club, the second Regional Teams Event for 2016 showcased mixed junior teams across four age groups from Tennis Victoria Metropolitan Associations and Country Regions.

Finishing on top of their respective pools, Waverley Tennis got out to a strong start in the final, running away with the champions trophy.

North Eastern Junior Tennis Association 18-129 defeated local team South West 14-116 in the Playoff for third place.

Results can be found ONLINE by searching 2016 Tennis Victoria Association and Regional Teams Challenge.

FINALS/PLAYOFFS

• 1st-2nd Playoff – Waverley Tennis 26-176 def Eastern Region Tennis 6-85
• 3rd– 4th Playoff –North Eastern Junior TA 18-129 def South West 14-116
• 5th – 6th Playoff – Northern Mallee 19-141 def Loddon Campaspe 13-116
• 7th – 8th Playoff –Central Highlands20-146 def Mornington Peninsula 12-101
• 9th – No Final Played

FINAL POSITIONS

1. Waverley Tennis
2. Eastern Region Tennis
3. North Eastern JTA
4. South West
5. Northern Mallee
6. Loddon Campaspe
7. Central Highlands
8. Mornington Peninsula
9. Peninsula TA/ Wimmera