The 2026 CBH Group Country Tennis Championships held at Alexander Park signaled a renewed era of regional connection and growth, driven by the successful rollout of a revamped Adult Teams format and new date.
Held from 2–4 January in Perth, the Championships united regional athletes from across Western Australia in a spirited celebration of tennis, community, and country pride.
The change of date for this year’s CBH Group Country Tennis Championship was to align with the United Cup and allow for travelling regional players the chance to watch world class tennis.
The Regional Working Group considered multiple options for the date and sought feedback from the country tennis community.
The revamped Adult Teams Format was introduced to preserve the history and identity of the event while offering more inclusive, player‑friendly competition opportunities.
This year’s Championships introduced a refreshed Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Teams structure that preserved longstanding club identities while broadening the appeal for returning and new competitors.
The response exceeded expectations with 60 adult players competing in the team events and a total of 70 adults across teams and singles—up from 29 adult competitors in 2025. Overall, there were 95 competitors over the three-day event.
Reflecting a wider trend of adults seeking flexible, socially connected sporting experiences, participation surged and it was exciting to see 18 teams competing in the event which has grown steadily since 2024.
In the junior divisions, the competitive standard remained high, with standout performances across age groups. Two major junior trophies were awarded to deserving champions:
- Ladyman Family Trophy — Boys U14 Champion: David Valenta
- Rundle Trophy — Girls U14 Champion: Tea Zizek
Tennis West would like to thank CBH Group for their ongoing support of the Country Tennis Championships.
Clubs That Competed in the 2026 Adult Teams Event
- Albany Tennis Club
- Beverley Tennis Club
- York Tennis Club
- Bunbury Tennis Club
- Margaret River Club
- Esperance Tennis Club
- Composite Team: Toolibin Tennis Club & Dumbleyung Tennis Club
There were also players from South Mandurah, Merredin, Narrogin, Busselton, Geraldton, and Tarcoola Park competing in the Individual events
Tennis West Tournament Director Brad Ladyman already looks forward to the 2027 edition. Hoping to expand number of adult teams and introduce a junior teams event potentially to mirror the seniors.
2026 RESULTS
Junior Singles
BS U12 CS — Winner: Reece Partington; Finalist: Oscar Hardie
BS U14 CS — Winner: David Valenta (Ladyman Family Trophy); Finalist: Asher Craig
BS U16 CS — Winner: Calvin Tham; Finalist: James Grundy
GS U12 CS — Winner: Moeka Seki; Finalist: Savannah Wilson
GS U14 CS — Winner: Tea Zizek (Rundle Trophy); Finalist: Leila Cordero
Junior Doubles
BD U12 CS — Winners: Oscar Hardie & Jasper Steere; Finalists: Damien Chambers & Hudson Justins
BD U14 CS — Winners: Evan Hardie & David Valenta
GD U12 CS — Winners: Moeka Seki & Rosie Stenner; Finalists: Eyla Devine & Savannah Wilson
GD U14 CS — Winners: Tea Zizek & Samara Sprigg; Finalists: Leila Cordero & Catrin Stenner
Adult Singles Results
WS CS — Winner: Maria Knott; Finalist: Diana Thomson
MS CS — Winner: Bastien Henrotin; Finalist: Kris Cunico; 3rd Place: Michael McSpadden
MS Conso — Winner: Michael Hopper
Team Results
Women’s Teams:
Gold — Bunbury Margaret River: Gayle Narkle, Diana Thomson, Amanda Horne
Silver — York Women’s 1: Emma Draper, Chloe Fleay, Joanna Shaddick
Bronze — Beverley Lawn Tennis Club Women’s 1: Christina Da Silva, Alex Kop, Laura McLean
Men’s Teams:
Gold — Albany Tennis Club 2: Rowan Bigwood, Samual Graham, Tom Street, Nelson Stanborough
Silver — Albany Tennis Club 1: Les Bairstow, Vince Holder, Andrew Sharpe, Denby Sharpe
Bronze — Beverley Tennis Club Men’s 1: Lachlan Coopes, Declan Kilpatrick, Chad Vandenberg
Mixed Teams:
Gold — Bush Bandits: Meg Henry, Maria Knott, Angus Armstrong, Marshall Henry
Silver — Esperance: Marta Magenis, Natasha Elett, Steffi Nadilo, Joshua Croke, Bastien Henrotin
Bronze — Beverley Lawn Tennis Club Mixed 1: Christina De Silva, Alex Kop, Chad Vandeberg, Declan Kilpatrick
Photo credit: Christian Rusli
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