Edition 81 -November 2011 - Wembley Downs Tennis Club

(Hensman Park) edged out Macstobhard’s (Blue Gum Park) Zach Itzstein in a tie-break.
The level of play was exceptional with 2 serving powerhouses going head to head. After
Armstrong took the first set (4-2) Itzstein appeared to ‘acclimatise’ to Armstrong’s fierce serve in
the 2 nd , launching a number of blistering passing shots deep into the court to level the scores(2-
4) in the second.
It was however Armstrong who managed to overpower a very gallant Itzstein, closing it down
in a tie-break (7-3).
Ian Hutchison Real Estate went on to win the tie, 4 rubbers to 2.
Gordon Davies Real Estate v Greenwich Giants
Undefeated Gordon Davies Real Estate (Peppermint Grove) had a shaky start to their round 4
campaign, with Brenton Bacon dropping the 1 st rubber against an unforgettable display from
Andrew Roberts of the Greenwich Giants (2-4) (3-4).
Roberts (who has been absent for the past 2 weeks of play) dominated the court with his
electrifying forehand and extensive court coverage.
Despite the ideal start for the Giants, this was the first and last match they would claim for the
evening. Gordon Davies Real Estate steamrolling through the field undefeated.
Tennis Only v ERM Power
In the most anticipated match of the round, Tennis Only (Sorrento) took on ERM Power
(Wembley Downs). ERM Power’s Charles Williams performing a gallant comeback after losing
the first set to love, as he upset Hayden Gibson in a tie-break, taking the match (0-4) (4-2) (7-5).
After the first 4 singles matches were played the scores were levelled at 2 rubbers a piece.
Both teams went on to win a doubles match each before a count back was performed. Tennis
Only were determined victorious at the end of the night, winning 3-8-42 to 3-4-31.
The final 2 rounds are sure to be ecstatic tennis with 5 out of the 6 men’s teams still eligible to
make the finals with the Women’s championship still up for grabs.
The finalists of both the Men’s and Women’s ties will then head to the 2012 Australian Open to
play off against South Australia and Victoria in the NTL Finals.
Jim Davies Elected to the Tennis Australia Board
Tennis West Board Member Jim Davies was elected to the Tennis
Australia Board in late October. Jim has been an integral part of the
Tennis West Board and has been involved at many different levels of
the game including:
• An active midweek pennant player;
• President of Dalkeith Tennis Club;
• Tennis West Board Member;
• Assisted Tennis Australia with the successful appointment of the new Tennis Australia
Marketing Director, Brigette McGuire;
• An active participant in Member Association strategic forums.
“We are delighted to have Jim Davies elected for the Tennis Australia Board. He has brought a
lot to the Tennis West Board and we look forward to him continuing to contribute a great deal
to tennis in Western Australia”. Dean Williams, Tennis West President.
Jim will remain on the Tennis West Board for the next 12 months.
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