On Saturday, November 4, 2023, tennis fans will be treated to an exciting showdown in the TWSL Women’s State League as Royal Kings Park (6th) takes on Alexander Park Tennis Club (2nd) at the Royal Kings Park Tennis Club. The clash will take place on a grass court at Royal Kings Park Tennis Club starting at 1:00pm, promising a thrilling contest.
Royal Kings Park Tennis Club
This season, the Royal Kings Park Tennis Club is a new entrant, with the majority of their team having transferred from Greenwood Tennis Club. Despite being a young team, they bring a lot of talent to the court. In their previous match, they faced a tough challenge against Hensman Park, losing all six rubbers.
Alexander Park Tennis Club
Alexander Park Tennis Club, a finalist from the previous year, got off to a flying start in Round 1 with a dominant 6-0 victory against Dalkeith Dolphins. They also only dropped two sets in their previous match. A standout performance came from the young gun Peyton Duckett, who defeated reigning MVP Laruen Nikoloski 6-1, 6-3. The team boasts a well-balanced mix of youth and veterans.
Key Matchup 1: Rhea Makesar (Royal Kings Park) vs Peyton Duckett (Alexander Park)
In this pivotal match, Rhea Makesar of Royal Kings Park, a young left-handed player, faces off against Alexander Park’s Peyton Duckett, another up-and-coming 17-year-old player. Both players are playing in the number 1 spot for their respective teams. Last week, Makesar lost a hard-fought match to Alice Stevens, while Duckett stunned everyone with a convincing victory over the reigning MVP, Lauren Nikoloski 6-1, 6-3. Last time the two met in State League Rhea def Peyton 7-5, 7-6.
Key Matchup 2: Amy Findlay (Royal Kings Park) vs Sheridan Currie (Alexander Park)
Another exciting duel to watch out for is between Amy Findlay, a 15-year-old rising star for Royal Kings Park, and the undefeated Sheridan Currie from Alexander Park, who is currently on a six match win streak, has not lost in 2023 and has only dropped one set. Currie’s impressive form continued into round 1 with a big victory against Hayley Burton 6-2, 6-1 last week. This will be the first meeting between the pair.
Key Matchups Around State League on Streamer
Friday Night Fixtures (Start at 6:00 pm)
Men’s: UWA Tennis Club vs Mt. Lawley Sorrento Tennis Club
Venue: UWA Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Hans Bustiman (UWA) vs Jermone Iaconi (Mt Lawley Sorrento)
Men’s: Peppermint Grove Tennis Club vs Blue Gum Park Tennis Club
Venue: Peppermint Grove Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Brandon Walker (Peppermint Grove) vs Ethan Cook (Blue Gum Park)
Saturday Fixtures (Start at 1:00 pm)
Men’s: Alexander Park Tennis Club vs Cottesloe Tennis Club
Venue: Alexander Park Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Scot Jones (Alexander Park) vs Scott Webster (Cottesloe)
Women’s: Dalkeith Dolphins vs Peppermint Grove Tennis Club
Venue: Dalkeith Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Lauren Nikoloski (Dalkeith) vs Jessie Culley (Peppermint Grove)
Women’s: Applecross Tennis Club vs Hensman Park Tennis Club
Venue: Applecross Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Ruby Broadbent (Applecross) vs Alice Stevens (Hensman Park)
Tennis fans are in for an action-packed weekend with a series of exciting matches across various clubs. Be sure to catch the Royal Kings Park vs. Alexander Park showdown as these two teams battle it out for supremacy in the TWSL Women’s State League. All matches can be streamed live and free on Streamer (streamer.com.au).
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