Premier League winners

The other match saw the Pigeons in impressive form as they won 20 sets to 7 against the Hoppers. For the Pigeons Harry Wren, Jackson Prosser, Kiera Buerckner, Lucy Judd, Riley Wallace, Finn Bruce, Ernie Buerckner and Annabelle Buerckner each won all of their sets.

In a very close end to the season the ladder was Pigeons 57, Bears 50, Lions 49 and Hoppers 39. Congratulations to the Pigeons consisting of Kiera Buerckner, Lucy Judd, Annabelle Buerckner, Maddison Gove, Sophia Connell, Ella Knight, Harry Wren, Jackson Prosser, Finn Bruce, Ernie Buerckner, Jarred Ferguson, Riley Wallace, Braeden Coates and Lenny Robinson.

The younger players were in groups in a round robin format. Thanks to the parents who assisted with umpiring in rather warm conditions.

The winners of the groups were Oliver Cummins, Annabelle Sandral, Olive Cummins, Abbey Dowling and Ollie Legudi.

The coaching groups continued to demonstrate pleasing development of their shots. Some of these players will be ready for match play in the new year which is the next stepping stone.

Hotshots players were greeted by an elf on the shelf which created a lot of excitement. These players have improved so much and continue to enjoy their introduction to tennis.

This is the last week of juniors before Christmas. Saturday morning tennis will resume on Saturday February 1 and will run for 7 sessions until March 22.

Over the holiday period the courts are always open and parents are encouraged to utilise our amazing facility with their children.

Tuesday Mens Tennis

After a few couple of washouts the men were very keen to get back on court. In perfect conditions for tennis there was actually some quality tennis played.

Mixing this with the usual banter ensured a really fun night. This week is the final night before Christmas and extra pizzas have been ordered with the assumption that there will be standing room only on the deck.

There were many rubbers with sets split 3 all. The first was between Federer and Becker with Federer claiming the night by 7 games. Debutant Gareth Oughton displayed his class winning all of his sets.

Sampras also was 3 sets all with Djokovic but won the night by 4 games. For Djokovic Club President Daryl Bennett was best on court winning all 3 sets.

Agassi and Connors all shared the sets with Agassi coming out on top by 5 games. John Brunner was at his best winning all of his matches.

In the close one for the night Nadal won by a single game after the sets were 3 all. Indicating how even the battle was no player managed to win 3 sets.

Laver was in great form with a 6 sets to 0 win over Borg. The combination of Aidan Humphry, Jamie Hicks, Xavier Chessells and Fred Exton were all hitting the ball superbly.

In the final match of the night McEnroe won 4 sets to 2 over Lendl. Mick Ibbott was the star winning each of his sets.

The ladder after Round 4 is Nadal 27, Sampras 25, Laver 24, McEnroe 23, Federer 22, Agassi 20, Connors 19, Wilander 18, Djokovic 18, Borg 18, Edberg 16, Becker 15 and Lendl 15.

Goulburn Murray Tennis

In round 8 of Goulburn Murray Tennis Numurkah took on top side Shepparton. With Yarrawonga’s players making up two-third of the Division One team Yarrawonga was well represented.

Grant Chappell and Jack Bassett both won 2 sets, Ellen Bruce 1 set and Lucy Bassett not quite having a win despite some close matches. The rubber was very close with each team winning 6 sets. Shepparton won by 3 games to hold top place on the ladder.

In Division 2 Numurkah travelled to Kyabram. Against a top four side Numurkah had a good win by winning 7 sets to 4. Tess Bassett was in great form easily winning all of her matches.

Cobram played Shepparton and had a solid win with Hayley Bennett hitting the ball nicely to win all of her sets.

Rock up and play

There are two sessions a week where players can come for a hit. Tuesday mornings is when the ladies have a hit and Wednesday is for the men.

Both groups commence at 9am. These mornings are very social and new players are always very welcome.