{"id":11911,"date":"2017-03-23T17:25:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T09:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=11911"},"modified":"2017-03-29T15:13:22","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T07:13:22","slug":"molik-klein-take-to-the-courts-for-state-league-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2017\/03\/23\/molik-klein-take-to-the-courts-for-state-league-final","title":{"rendered":"Molik, Klein take to the courts for State League Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alicia Molik <\/strong>and Brydan Klein<\/strong> will add some star power to this Saturday\u2019s State League Final line-up with the pair taking to the courts in a bid to win the coveted State League Shields and a share of $16K in prize money.<\/p>\n

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Former World Number 8, and current Fed Cup Captain, Alicia Molik<\/strong> will headline for Cottesloe Tennis Club <\/strong>in the Women\u2019s State League Final as they take on reigning champions Blue Gum Park Tennis Club<\/strong> on their home soil.<\/p>\n

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The match promises to be a great tussle between the two powerhouse clubs, with Blue Gum Park going into the match with a lot of confidence, having finished top of the table with 12 wins from 14 matches, and earning a home Final. The club, under the direction of stalwart Captain Sheridan Currie,<\/strong> is also determined to make it three-in-a-row after taking home the silverware for the last two years. \u00a0Cottesloe, however are certainly a force to be reckoned with, having won 5 of their last 7 matches, and boasting a squad of talented up-and-coming juniors including Lauren Nikoloski <\/strong>and Ruby Culley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The Women\u2019s Final between Blue Gum Park TC and Cottesloe TC will take place at Blue Gum Park Tennis Club from 12.30pm, beginning with singles matches.<\/p>\n

To download the Women’s State League Program, CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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In the Men\u2019s Final, Mosman Park TC<\/strong> will be looking to take home their maiden State League shield when they take on Hensman Park TC <\/strong>this weekend. Hensman will enjoy a home Final after finishing 2nd <\/sup>on the ladder and posting a convincing win against reigning champions, Cottesloe TC in the Semi-Final last weekend. \u00a0Hensman are no stranger to State League glory, winning 6 titles in the last 12 years. However Mosman Park have certainly brought the star power this season, with a team line-up featuring the likes of Matt Ebden,<\/strong> Brydan Klein, Gavin Van Peperzeel <\/strong>and 2017 Australian Open Doubles Champion, John Peers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Klein, <\/strong>who is currently ranked World No. 191 in doubles, is expected to grace the courts for Mosman Park this weekend after securing a much needed win for his team last Saturday against Jake Robinson <\/strong>from Royal Kings Park TC 6-4, 7-6. Klein is a former junior Australian Open Champion and currently plays for Great Britain on the Pro Circuit.<\/p>\n

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Klein\u2019s likely opponent will be Hensman\u2019s Captain and number one player, Zach Itzstein<\/strong> who is enjoying some good form after last week dismantling Cottesloe number one player, Andrew Roberts<\/strong> in straight sets. Itzstein\u2019s teammates, Rhys Johnson<\/strong> and Marco Comuzzo<\/strong> also had straight set wins in the Semi Final against Cottesloe\u2019s Pleydell brothers.<\/p>\n

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The Men\u2019s State League Final, between Hensman Park TC<\/strong> and Mosman Park TC,<\/strong> will be hosted by Hensman Park Tennis Club from 12.30pm.<\/p>\n

To download the Men’s State League Program, CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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STATE LEAGUE FINAL DETAILS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Saturday, 25 March 2017<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Matches commence at 12.30pm (Singles commence first)<\/p>\n

Venue:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Men\u2019s Final:<\/em>\u00a0 Hensman Park TC – Anstey St, South Perth<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Women\u2019s Final:<\/em> Blue Gum Park Tennis Club – Disney St, Brentwood<\/p>\n

Who:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n