A classy final rubber by Jordyn Hopkins and Cathy Moore steered SPD Pink to a narrow three-game salute against Wodonga Aces in its section three clash at Wodonga on Saturday.
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In one of the matches of the round, Kealy Moore and Sophie Moore also contributed, while Charlotte McKnight and Georgia McIntosh played well for Aces.
The closest match in section one ladies was the encounter between TAGS and Thurgoona Slammers, the former home 4-2.
Honours were even with two stanzas to play, before Sam Chant, Lara Wighton and Andi Marks stepped up.
Chelsea Hargreaves was best for Slammers.
After claiming a tight first set, Wodonga Larrikins’ ran out comfortable 5-1 victors over club mates Tigers.
Janae Piergrosse, Kendall Oates, Di Larkin and Clare Hodgkin combined well all afternoon, with Emily Price in good touch for Tigers.
Forest Hill completely outplayed Wodonga Dodgers in the remaining match.
Outstanding doubles play from Jade Culph, Zac Burhop and Issac Dallinger was key in SPD’s hard-fought four sets and 36 games to two sets and 39 games victory against Thurgoona Jets.
Dominant singles wins to Aaron Breust and Andrew Healy kept the game count high for the losers in an entertaining contest.
Two of three tie break sets went the way of Forest Hill Eagles, helping them to a five sets and 47 games to a one set and 36 games win over club mates Galahs.
Matthew Paull finished undefeated for Eagles, while Rodney and Ashley Wurtz claimed a set for the losers.
David Lake was the standout on court in Forest Hill Blues’ defeat of Wodonga Bulldogs.
With Marcus Busch and Scott Stoll lending a hand, three tight sets went the way of the Blues, with Graham Hawkins and Terry McLean grabbing a set for Bulldogs.
A three set haul from Elecia Colgan helped Forest Hill to victory over SPD White in section two ladies.
Coralee Przibilla, Zali Lieschke and Michelle Lieschke were also solid, with Bronte Lee best for White.
Di McAuliffe helped Wodonga Diamonds’ to victory over Scots Black, with Phoebe McCrabb best for Scots.
Forest Hill Wombats clawed their way back into contention with some outstanding doubles to eventually take the points from SPD in section two men.
Alison Tinworth, Sabastian Blac, Sean Pillay and Shane Tyas produced the better tennis later in the day, with Rory Parnell, Joel Schoff, Jake Pleming and Brendan Lee good early.
An all round team effort from Forest Hill Diggers secured a comfortable seven sets to one victory over Forest Hill Blues.
Wodonga Bushrangers had all the answers in their victory over Sacred Heart, while Albury were also big winners against Thurgoona Sharks.
Jack Morison led the way for Wodonga Pirates in their narrow seven-game triumph against Sacred Heart in section three men.
Craig Farrer, Jim Lannan and Chris Rokahr gave good support, with Graham McAuliffe and Hayden Tankard best for Sacred Heart.
In section five men, Darcy Penny, Blake Tinworth and Peter Travassaros combined well in the 4-2 triumph over Forest Hill Swans.
This Saturday is a general bye for section one men and ladies due to the Wodonga Labour Day tournament.
