{"id":13238,"date":"2014-12-13T11:07:11","date_gmt":"2014-12-13T01:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=13238"},"modified":"2014-12-13T11:07:11","modified_gmt":"2014-12-13T01:07:11","slug":"yarras-classics-thunder-and-stars-set-themselves-for-a-crack-at-the-atl-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2014\/12\/13\/yarras-classics-thunder-and-stars-set-themselves-for-a-crack-at-the-atl-playoffs","title":{"rendered":"Yarras, Classics, Thunder and Stars set themselves for a crack at the ATL playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An enthralling finals\u2019 round of the Asia-Pacific Tennis League South East Conference will see the undefeated Luke Saville led Royal South Yarras, take on cross town rivals Kooyong Classics in the men’s competition.<\/p>\n

And, in the women’s competition, star studded undefeated Bayside Thunder, with the likes of Olivia Rogowska, Daria Gavrilova, Arina Rodionova and fed cup player Storm Sanders, take on the young MCC Stars led by Jaimee Fourlis, Zoe Hives and international player Zuzana Zluchova.<\/p>\n

Last night\u2019s matches were pivotal in deciding the team for Sunday\u2019s finals. In an epic final round in the men’s competition, the Kooyong Classics went down to the Royal South Yarras by just 3 games after rubbers and sets were even. Sunday’s rematch in the final promises to be intriguing and one which will undoubtedly go down to the wire again. Both teams will be confident of the ultimate success.<\/p>\n

In the women’s round, the MCC Stars needed to defeat the third placed Mornington Missiles, who again had grand slam mixed doubles winner Cara Black in action. The Stars showed strong form ahead of Sunday, crushing the Missiles 5 rubbers to 1 to book their shot at glory on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The ATL finals day will also include the 3 v 4 playoffs for both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s competition. The Omar Jasika led Tennis World Taipans will square off against the Tasmanian Devils, who are playing in their inaugural season. And, the women’s 3 v 4 playoff will feature the Mornington Missiles against last year\u2019s runner up the Kooyong Classics.<\/p>\n

Men<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final \u2013 Royal South Yarras v Kooyong Classics<\/p>\n

3v4 playoff \u2013 Tennis World Taipans v Tasmanian Devils<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final \u2013 Bayside Thunder v MCC Stars<\/p>\n

3v4 playoff \u2013 Mornington Missiles v Kooyong Classics<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s winning teams will take home $6000 and progress to the ATL Playoffs in the second week of the Australian Open. They will where compete against the other Australian State Conference winners and teams from Japan, Korea, New Zealand and Pacific Oceania, with $110K prize money on offer across both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Official Welcome is 12.45pm and play starts at 1pm at the National Tennis Centre. Entry is free. (Parking fees apply.)<\/p>\n

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Photo of Bayside Thunder team<\/p>\n

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