3 April 2013 | Tennis Tasmania

Harry Bourchier from Kingston has taken home the coveted Easter Gold Cup Bronze AMT over March 29-31. Harry, who currently resides and trains with the national academy in Melbourne completed a clean sweep by claiming the doubles title with Andrew Youl (Launceston).

Bourchier swept thrrough his preliminary rounds before he faced a stern test in the final against 2nd seeded Elliot Johnstone (Burnie). In a see-sawing opening set Bourchier was able to squeek through with a 7-5 scoreline. From here Bourchier was quick to take control and finish the match 7-5, 6-1. After his triumph in the singles Harry partnered Andrew Youl to victory in the AMT doubles. Agian the teams biggest test was against brothers Elliot and Alex Johnstone eventually prevailing 6-2, 6-2.

The results of the Optus Junior Tour Bronze level tournament are as follows;

12/U Boys Singles: (1)David Abfalter (SA) def (3)Stefan Sormaz (VIC) 6-1, 6-2

12/u Boys Doubles: (1)Abfalter/Elliston-Buckley def (2)Qariaqus/Sormaz 6-4, 6-1

12/u Girls Singles: (2)Eve Humphries (VIC) def (1)Eliane Fader (Sandy Bay) 7-5, 7-5

12/U Girls Doubles: (1)Fader/Fowler def (2)Compuesto/Humphries 6-3, 6-2

14/U Boys Singles: (1)Matthew Harris (Acton Park) def (2)Remy Lynch (Sandy Bay) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4

16/U Boys Singles: (1)Daniel Rose (Riverside) def Martyn Icke (Burnie) 6-3, 6-3

16/U Boys Doubles: Barnett/J.Littler def S.Altendeitering/R.Lynch 0-6, 6-2, 10-8

16/u Girls Singles: (2)Hannah Coombe (Hobart) def Olivia Maskell (Hobart) 6-2, 6-0

16/U Girls Doubles: Coombe/Maskell def Frendo/Tan 6-0, 6-0

As always the Easter Gold Cup was a success and we would like to thank all players, parents and officials for helping make this event great. We hope to see you all next year!