{"id":13152,"date":"2014-12-02T08:38:44","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T22:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=13152"},"modified":"2014-12-02T08:38:44","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T22:38:44","slug":"atl-south-east-conference-hits-the-grass-courts-of-country-victoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2014\/12\/02\/atl-south-east-conference-hits-the-grass-courts-of-country-victoria","title":{"rendered":"ATL South East Conference hits the grass courts of country Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2014 Asia-Pacific Tennis League South East Conference<\/strong> was launched in impressive style with an exciting double header on the weekend. In a League first<\/strong>, all men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams converged in a feature round in country Victoria at Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club<\/strong> to play on the natural grass.<\/p>\n

On Friday night<\/strong> the men\u2019s competition<\/strong> kicked off at the home of the Dingley Dingoes<\/strong>, in a disco-like environment. Players and spectators were treated to music throughout the night, and players arrived on court through smoke screens. At the opening night of the women\u2019s competition<\/strong>, home team the Frankston Firebirds<\/strong> arrived in style on the back of a Firebird. Both host venues embraced the uniqueness of this FAST4<\/em><\/strong> competition.<\/p>\n

After the completion of 2 rounds, the Royal South Yarras lead the men\u2019s league table<\/strong> with impressive wins over Dingley Dingoes and Waverley Warriors. The Tennis World Taipans follow closely in second position, despite losing to the Tasmania Devils who recorded their maiden victory in their first season.<\/p>\n

Dingley Dingo, Sam Groth<\/strong> has maintained his undefeated singles record in the FAST4 <\/em>competition<\/strong>. The Dingoes currently sit in fourth position and are set to pounce in the upcoming rounds.<\/p>\n

On the women\u2019s side<\/strong>, the highly talented\u00a0and competition favourites, Bayside Thunder<\/strong>, led by Daria<\/strong> Gavrilova, Storm Sanders and Arina Rodionova<\/strong> remain undefeated<\/strong>. They will stake their claim on the top spot when they square off against the ladder leaders MCC Stars this week<\/strong>. Regular finalists the Kooyong Classics<\/strong> are not to be forgotten, as they are led by Sally Peers<\/strong> who has started the competition undefeated and in terrific form, highlighted by a win over Gavrilova in Round 1.<\/p>\n

Results Super Round 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

MEN Round 1 at Dingley Tennis Club <\/strong>Royal South Yarras 4 defeated Dingley Dingoes 2 Tennis World Taipans 5 def Waverley Warriors 1 Kooyong Classics 5 def Tasmanian Devils 1<\/p>\n

WOMEN Round 1 at Frankston Tennis Club <\/strong>Bayside Thunder 4 def Kooyong Classics 2 Mornington Missiles 3 (8 sets) def Frankston Firebirds 3 (6 sets) MCC Stars 6 def Waverley Warriors 0<\/p>\n

Results Super Round 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

MEN Round 2 at Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club<\/strong> Dingley Dingoes 3 (8 sets) def Kooyong Classics 3 (7 sets) Tasmania Devils 3 (9 sets) def Tennis World Taipans 3 (8 sets) Royal South Yarras 4 def Waverley Warriors 2<\/p>\n

WOMEN Round 2 at Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club<\/strong> Bayside Thunder 5 def Mornington Missiles 1 MCC Stars 5 def Frankston Firebirds 1 Kooyong Classics 6 def Waverley Warriors 0<\/p>\n

ATL Men\u2019s South East Conference after 2 Rounds – Current Ladder<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Royal South Yarras – 16 points<\/li>\n
  2. Tennis World Taipans -12<\/li>\n
  3. Kooyong Classics – 12<\/li>\n
  4. Dingley Dingoes – 9<\/li>\n
  5. Tasmania Devils – 8<\/li>\n
  6. Waverley Warriors – 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ATL Women\u2019s South East Conference after 2 Rounds – Current Ladder<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. MCC Stars – 19 points<\/li>\n
    2. Bayside Thunder – 17<\/li>\n
    3. Kooyong Classics -12<\/li>\n
    4. Mornington Missiles – 8<\/li>\n
    5. Frankston Firebirds – 4<\/li>\n
    6. Waverley Warriors \u2013 0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This week\u2019s Super Rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Super Round 3 \u2013 Friday 5 December @ 6.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n