Tennis West State League continues this weekend with matches spanning from Friday night to Saturday afternoon. The feature match sees Applecross host Peppermint Grove in the Women’s State League this Saturday from 1 pm.
As the Tennis West State League heads into Round 6 with only two rounds left before the Christmas break, the Women’s competition is tighter than ever with four teams all within 10 points of each other jostling for a top four finish.
Applecross come into this match in the best form, having won their past two matches against Dalkeith and Royal Kings Park. A win for Applecross will shake up the ladder positions as we head into the Christmas break. The young side has found their form with Ruby Broadbent and Jaun Yum playing consistent tennis in the No.1 and No.2 spot.
Peppermint Grove currently sit 2nd on the ladder with their only loss coming at the hands of ladder leaders Hensman Park and losing (in games won) to Royal Kings Park. Last week Peppermint Grove bounced back from a two-game losing streak defeating Alexander Park. The team has been steady with No.1 ranked Jessie Culley and No.2 ranked Tara Aleksic playing well in those positions.
Last time they met in round one at Peppermint Grove Tennis Club, Peppermint Grove won 4-2 with Culley and Aleksic winning their matches then winning both the doubles matches to take out the tie.
Key match-up: Ruby Broadbent (Applecross) v Jessie Culley (Peppermint Grove)
Broadbent has held her own playing in the number one spot for Applecross with an impressive 3-2 record. Broadbent’s big wins have come from last year’s MVP Lauren Nikoloski (Dalkeith), Ella Nurkic (Hensman Park) and Peyton Duckett (Alexander Park). Jessie Culley is also in some form with a 3-2 record playing in the number one spot for Peppermint Grove. Culley’s last match was hard fought, going down to Peyton Duckett 4-6, 6-4, 11-13 in a see-sawing match. The last time these players met, Culley managed to edge out Broadbent, winning in a third set tie-breaker 6-6, 6-4, 10-3.
Other key match-ups around State League on Streamer:
Friday Night Fixtures start at 6:00pm
Men’s: Peppermint Grove Tennis Club vs Mt Lawley/Sorrento
Venue: Peppermint Grove Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Brandon Walkin (PGTC) vs Jerome Iaconi (MtLS)
Brandon Walkin snapped a three-match win streak last week going down to Harry Bourchier from Alexander Park in a three-set tiebreaker. Jerome Iaconi has had a tough run in the first half of the season only collecting the one win so far. The last time these two met Brandon Walkin won 6-0, 7-5 in round 1.
Saturday Fixtures start at 1:00pm
Men’s: Cottesloe Tennis Club vs UWA Tennis Club
Venue: Cottesloe Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Scott Webster (CTC) vs Hans Bustiman (UWA)
Scott Webster started the season 2-2 and after a slow start is on a two-match win streak. Webster has not lost in doubles this season and is currently on a five-match win streak. Hans Bustiman on the season is 4-1 with his only loss coming on grass against Alexander Park.
Women’s: Dalkeith Tennis Club vs Alexander Park Tennis Club
Venue: Dalkeith Grove Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Lauren Nikoloski (DTC) vs Peyton Duckett (APTC)
The reigning MVP Lauren Nikoloski has had a rough start to the season only collecting one win in Round 2 against Peppermint Grove’s Jess Culley. Peyton Duckett this season has been in fine form collecting three wins and only going down to fellow young star Ruby Broadbent from Applecross. The last time they met in Round 1 Duckett got the better of Nikoloski winning 6-1, 6-3.
Women’s: Royal Kings Park Tennis Club vs Hensman Park Tennis Club
Venue: Royal Kings Park Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Amy Findlay (RKPTC) vs Alfee Stevens (HPTC)
Amy Findlay has been playing between the No. 1 and No. 2 spots for Royal Kings Park, this season with a 3-2 record. Alfee Stevens will feature for the first time this season for Hensman Park.
Men’s: Alexander Park Tennis Club vs Blue Gum Park Tennis Club
Venue: Alexander Park Tennis Club
Key Match Up: Scott Jones* (APTC) vs Ethan Cook (BGTC)
Scott Jones is in hot form this season winning all four matches he’s played. Ethan Cook has been traveling around Australia competing in tournaments and has only played in two matches this season. The last time these two met Scott Jones won 7-6, 6-3 in round 1.
All games live streamed on www.streamer.com.au
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