Archie Graham (QLD) and Kelly Wren (NSW) have secured the Men\u2019s II-1 and Women\u2019s II-1 Singles titles respectively at the 2019 Players with an Intellectual Impairment (PWII) Victorian Championships.<\/p>\n
Graham defeated fellow Queenslander, Joshua Holloway, 6-0 6-4, while Wren defeated first ranked seed, Carla Lenarduzzi (VIC) 6-2 7-5.<\/p>\n
The two day event saw players from around Australia descend on Albert Reserve Tennis World, competing across a number of categories in Singles and Doubles events.<\/p>\n
The sunny skies which graced the courts on Saturday didn\u2019t last long, with rain causing delays Sunday morning. Further rain led to abandoned play in the afternoon with incomplete results in the Women\u2019s II-1 Doubles round robin and the Men\u2019s II-1 Doubles Final not being played.<\/p>\n
Tennis Victoria Tournaments and Events Administrator, Lita Trimmings, was pleased with the quality of tennis on display and the success of the weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor those who haven\u2019t witnessed a PWII event, you would be amazed at the level the players compete at,\u201d Trimmings said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are all amazing individuals who come from around Australia to play.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor some it was their first time competing, and for others it\u2019s nice for them to catch up with their friends they have made along the way through tennis.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is so supportive of each other. That\u2019s the biggest thing I take away from it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWin or lose, all the competitors and families encourage everyone. It\u2019s always pleasing to see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fortunately, the weather didn\u2019t deter the spirit of the players.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though some of the games were abandoned on Sunday afternoon, the players enjoyed the tournament regardless,\u201d Trimmings said.<\/p>\n
\u201cKelly and Carla in particular were extremely patient, with their match being interrupted by a rain delay.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat didn\u2019t stop them though. With both girls competing with smiles until the end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tennis Victoria would like to thank the players and families for participating in the event, particularly those who travelled to Melbourne from interstate. Special mentions to Tony Warland (Tournament Referee), Michael Rodda (Sports Trainer) and the on court officials who helped throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n