MLTC Newsletter 3 May 2023
Manly Lawn Tennis Club Newsletter 3 May 2023
Club captain’s Report
Rain played havoc with the first round of Sydney Badge but despite the rain our Women’s and Men’s Division 1 teams had victories to start the season strongly.
Results from Round 1
Women’s Division 1
Manly 1 def Longueville 1 4-3
Nicola/Bryanne won 3 sets Ruby/Caroline 1 set with one unfinished set.
Women’s Division 3
Manly 2 drew Chatswood 1 3-2
This match is disputed as Chatswood was unhappy to finish the match because of the wet conditions.
Carolina/Emily 2 sets with 2 unfinished
Kirsten/Krista 1 set with 1 unfinished
Manly 3 Washout
Men’s Division 1
Manly 1 def Voyager 7-1
Blake/Cameron paired for the first time to win 4 sets easily whilst Andrew/Oliver won 3 sets. This was a good warmup for next Saturday v Castle Hill.
Men’s Division 2
Manly 2 Washout
Men’s Division 3
Manly 3 Lost 2-6 to Roseville away
Sean/Vincent won 2 sets
All other Men’s teams washed out.
Thursday Ladies
Division 2
Manly 1 def Royal Sydney 6-2 away
A great start to the season with Lisa/ Barbara winning 4 sets and Melinda/Erryn 2 sets
Round 2 on Saturday our Men’s 1 and 2 Teams play at home in the late matches.
The Div 1 match v Castle Hill will the best tennis of the season on courts 1 and 2 so extra seating is being provided
The Bulldogs and Manly play Friday night football this week so there is no excuse not to be at the club on Saturday.
Owen Kennedy is now in Mona Vale hospital and is not doing too well.
We wish him all the best and any visitors would be welcome.
Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary
