Noosa Tennis Talk
Kin Kin Cruisers, Tewantin the Power & Eumundi Baby Boomers Take Mixed Titles
The NDTA Mixed autumn season finally ended with some great battles. In Division 1, the semi-finals saw Pomona Green Shots handily account for the Coolum Wipeouts 41:29, while the Coolum Pirates and the Kin Kin Cruisers fought it out toe to toe in their semi. The Cruisers finally prevailed with a 32:30 victory. In the final, played at the Noosa Tennis Club, the Green Shots got a great start with Craig Coles and Karen Walls taking the first set 6:2, and Alan Page with Allison Cherry winning the second set in a tie break. The Cruisers fought back and won the men’s set 6:1 only to have the Pomona ladies grab their set by a 6:1 victory. The teams went into the reverse mixed with the Green Shots leading by 5 games. The reverse mixed sets split, but Tony Hayward and Robyn Benaud paired beautifully for a 6:0 win, which was enough to give the Cruisers a 2 game lead and a “come from behind” title.
Tewantin The Power and the Cooroy Devils were the Division 2 finalists. Both teams were evenly matched and three of the six regular sets were settled by tie breaks, resulting in a 29:29 draw. The rules provide then for the number one pairs to play a tie break to determine a winner. The Power prevailed 7:5 to capture the flag. In Division 3, Eumundi Baby Boomers stormed through their semi-final to knock out the Tryers 44:10. They then went on to take out the Untouchables 40:26 for the title.
The spring season will get under way mid-August, so skis can replace racquets for a few weeks, teams can reflect on rebuilding and not worrying if rain will prevent a night of competition.
More from Sport
After three rounds in Mixed Division 1, Tewantin Power has a grip on first place, with Coolum Wipeouts, Pomona Power and Tewantin Assassins rounding out the top four.
The night fixtures Mixed Division 1 results are not completely reported, but on 26 August, Pomona Power won over the Coolum Wipeouts (36:33).
In Men’s Division 2 the Peregian Falcons had a great season opener, taking the Coolum Terminators down (40:25). Anthony Northover for the Falcons showed great form, more than off-setting Geoff Brown’s loss to Terminator’s Peter Ede in the number 3 singles
The Men's Division 2 matches were all washed out on opening night, but Mother Nature being fickle, smiled on the new Division 3. All Division 3 matches were completed under near perfect conditions with most decisions hinging on the final singles rubber.
The NDTA adult doubles championship tournament was held at the Tewantin Tennis Club this past weekend – 7-8 August – in perfect winter weather.
Add a Comment
Please be civil.