17 July 2023 | Tennis Victoria

State Grade (Round 9 Men and Round 10 Women) as ladder positions take shape!

➡ MEN:

Tennis World’s charge towards the finals places continues, consigning Kooyong to their fourth loss in five matches with an 8-4 win on sets after the rubbers were shared 3-3. Despite the inclusion of Jacob Grills for Kooyong who won both his doubles and singles rubbers, it was Tennis World’s depth across the board that made the difference.

Fawkner comfortably accounted for bottom of the table Eildon Park 4-2 to remain unblemished this campaign, and North Ringwood picked up an upset 5-1 win at Royal South Yarra to keep their finals chances alive. Finally, Grace Park Hawthorn made a statement, dismantling MCC Glen Iris Valley 6-0 to move to 2^nd place. Aided by the inclusion of NZ ATP player James Watt, Grace Park dropped just one set for the day.

Results:

(Score is shown by rubbers first, then sets, then games)

MCC Glen Iris Valley 0-1-36 def. by Grace Park Hawthorn 6-11-72

Tennis World 3-8-70 def. Kooyong Lawn 3-4-49

Royal South Yarra 1-3-36 def. by North Ringwood 5-9-64

Eildon Park 2-4-39 def. by Fawkner 4-8-64

Ladder:

Fawkner
Grace Park Hawthorn
MCC Glen Iris Valley
Kooyong
Tennis World
Royal South Yarra
North Ringwood
Eildon Park

Looking ahead – Round 10 Fixture:

(All matches at first listed club unless otherwise specified)

Grace Park Hawthorn vs Tennis World

Fawkner vs North Ringwood at Oak Park TC

Eildon Park vs MCC Glen Iris Valley

Kooyong Lawn vs Royal South Yarra

➡ WOMEN:

The battle of 3^rd vs 2^nd lived up to the billing with Diggers Rest proving their class to win 7-5 on sets against Grace Park Hawthorn, after the rubbers were shared 3-3. Sayaki McCulloch was the difference for the club from the north west, winning both singles and doubles 6-2 6-4 to move the match in Diggers’ favour. Kooyong managed to beat the rain and their opponents on their way to a 4-1 win over Harkaway, with the final singles incomplete due to inclement weather. The result consolidates their spot on top of the ladder with 5 rounds to go. Royal South Yarra were clinical on their way to a 6-0 victory against Beaumaris, leaving them within striking distance of 3^rd position.

Results:

Grace Park Hawthorn 3-5-57 def. by Diggers Rest 3-7-53

Harkaway 1-2-30 def. by Kooyong Lawn 4-8-54

Royal South Yarra 6-12-72 def. Beaumaris Lawn 0-0-12

Ladder:

Kooyong
Diggers Rest
Grace Park Hawthorn
Royal South Yarra
Harkaway
Beaumaris Lawn

Looking ahead – Round 11 Fixture:

Kooyong Lawn vs Diggers Rest

Harkaway vs Beaumaris Lawn

Royal South Yarra vs Grace Park Hawthorn