Alison Botting lines up a return during Team Sands’ win in the section 1 grand final yesterday. Picture: DAVID THORPE
ALISON Botting put everything into the Albury Tennis Association’s Tuesday morning ladies section 1 grand final at the Thurgoona Tennis Centre yesterday.
Botting and Gaye Rutsch were in fine form for Team Sands, while a dominant first set by Danielle Sands and Bernadette O’Donnell also proved instrumental in the seven-game victory over Team Furst.
Liz McCulloch and Maureen Richter were impressive for Furst.
The closest match of the day was in section 2 where a tie-break was required to separate Spasojevic and Marchant.
The Spasojevic duo of Kate Horsfall and Marg Fowler won the tie-break 7-3 to complete a thrilling victory, with Fiona Landy and Carolyn Spasojevic providing solid support.
Janine Parmenter, Nikki McIntosh, Cate Miller and Kirsty Marchant fought hard for Marchant in the enthralling contest.
In section 3 action, Brawn recovered from a first set deficit to go on and record a 4-2 win over Barber.
Judy Musgrove finished unbeaten for the winners, while Mona Doyle and Elizabeth Seirer also played well.
Clancy was away fast in its section 4 decider against Dihood and was never seriously threatened in completing the triumph.
Tuesday ladies summer pennant starts on October 9 at the Albury Grasscourts.
Meanwhile, clubs must submit teams to the association by Saturday for summer pennant which starts on October 13.
And the first tournament in the North East Veterans Series will be played at Bendigo on September 30. For entries and inquiries phone (03) 5447 2668