{"id":14084,"date":"2019-04-01T14:55:14","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T06:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=14084"},"modified":"2019-04-15T11:02:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T03:02:41","slug":"royal-kings-park-and-hensman-park-claim-wa-state-league-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2019\/04\/01\/royal-kings-park-and-hensman-park-claim-wa-state-league-title","title":{"rendered":"Royal Kings Park and Hensman Park claim WA State League Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tennis West State League<\/strong> Final <\/strong>was played on Saturday, with the home-sides in both the Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Final unable to capitalise on their home ground advantage.<\/p>\n

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Royal Kings Park Tennis Club<\/strong> claimed the Women\u2019s Championship over Cottesloe Tennis Club<\/strong>, and in the Men\u2019s Final, Hensman Park Tennis Club<\/strong> defeated ladder-leader Dalkeith Tennis Club, <\/strong>to take home a share of $20K prize money.<\/p>\n

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Despite finishing top of the Women\u2019s ladder, Cottesloe Tennis Club<\/strong> fell heartbreakingly short to reigning champions, Royal Kings Park Tennis Club, <\/strong>who claimed the hard fought victory 3-7-66 to Cottesloe\u2019s 2-5-53.<\/p>\n

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In a showdown between the two powerhouse clubs, the players put on a spectacular show in front of a strong Cottesloe crowd.<\/p>\n

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It was a battle of the youngsters in the #4 singles rubber, with 16 year old Natasha Camer-Pesci <\/strong>from Cottesloe taking on 15 year old State League debutant Shanelle Iaconi<\/strong> from Royal Kings Park. In a tight match that went to 3 sets, it was Iaconi who emerged victorious 6-0, 6-7, 7-5<\/p>\n

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Despite a stellar season and 11 singles wins under her belt, Royal Kings Park\u2019s Nina Catovic<\/strong> fell at the hands of rising star Lauren Nikoloski<\/strong> 6-4, 7-6.<\/p>\n

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The #2 singles rubber also proved to be a tight contest between youth and experience, with Cottesloe junior and Team Captain, Lexie Weir <\/strong>defeating State League veteran Janelle Cuthbertson<\/strong> 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.<\/p>\n

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The #1 singles rubber between Fed Cup Captain and former world number 8, Alicia Molik <\/strong>and current Pro-Tour player Jelena Stojanovic<\/strong> was indeed the crowd favourite. Despite the incredible performance by Cottesloe\u2019s marquee player, Molik was ultimately out-classed by the emerging talent of Stojanovic, who used her strength and dynamism to cause the major upset of the day, defeating Molik 6-3, 6-4.<\/p>\n

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Heading into the Doubles, the Final could not have been closer, with the teams locked at two-all, and even on sets. However a decisive doubles win in fading light to Royal Kings Park\u2019s Bojana Bobusic<\/strong> and Janelle Cuthbertson<\/strong> 6-1, 6-2 over Natasha Camer-Pesci<\/strong> and Ruby Culley<\/strong> gave Royal Kings Park a conclusive lead on games to capture back-to-back Championships.<\/p>\n

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The Men\u2019s Final against the two top sides did not disappoint, with a tightly contested affair that was ultimately decided by games. After a long battle, it was Hensman Park Tennis Club (<\/strong>3-6-53) that emerged victorious against home-side Dalkeith Tennis Club (<\/strong>2-5-47).<\/p>\n

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The much anticipated match-up between the powerhouse players of Tom Fancutt<\/strong> and Brydan Klein <\/strong>proved to be the match of the day. Hensman Park\u2019s star recruit, Klein, came into the match with confidence after finishing the season with a 100% winning streak, yet the in-form Fancutt, who had travelled back from the Mornington ITF to play in the Final, proved to be tough competition. Despite the tight contest, it was Klein\u2019s strong serving with heavy firsts and wide-kicker second serves that proved too hard for Fancutt to break. Klein claimed the victory 6-3, 6-4.<\/p>\n

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Dalkeith\u2019s Dylan McCloskey<\/strong> and Hensman Park\u2019s Brendan Malarkey<\/strong> battled it out with long and fast ground-shot rallies, however McCloskey used the corners to his benefit, defeating Malarkey 6-3, 6-1.<\/p>\n

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Dalkeith\u2019s star recruit Tristan Schoolkate<\/strong> lived up to the hype, and was able to defeat Hensman Park\u2019s Captain Zach Itzstein<\/strong>. Schoolkate made very few unforced errors and his young legs allowed him to retrieve many of Itzstein\u2019s passing shots, which would likely be winners against any other opponent.<\/p>\n

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In one of the most animated matches of the day, Dalkeith\u2019s Oliver Henderson<\/strong> took on Vuk Velickovic<\/strong>. \u00a0Velickovic used sharp slices that Henderson was unable to counter, putting his shots into the net too often.\u00a0 Velickovic played to the 300-strong crowd with dramatic gestures and exclamations that made for a highly entertaining match, with Velickovic securing the victory 6-0, 6-4.<\/p>\n

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In a mirror image of the Women\u2019s Final, it would be the Doubles that would decide the eventual Champions. In the deciding Doubles match, Velickovic teamed with Klein to play a brilliant match against Fancutt and McCloskey to deliver Hensman a 6-2, 6-2 lead and ultimate victory against the home-town favourites and minor premiers.<\/p>\n

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After 14 home and away fixtures and a finals campaign, the teams will share in a prize pool of $20K, the biggest prize money offering in Tennis West State League history.<\/p>\n

For more photos visit the Tennis West Facebook Page. (Photo credit Damo Photography)<\/em><\/p>\n

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WOMEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE (Venue: Cottesloe TC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cottesloe TC 2-5-53 defeated by Royal Kings Park TC 3-7-66<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

COTTESLOE TC<\/td>\nROYAL KINGS PARK TC<\/td>\nSCORE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lexie Weir (C)<\/td>\nJanelle Cuthbertson<\/td>\n6-3, 6-7, 6-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natasha Camer-Pesci<\/td>\nShanelle Iaconi<\/td>\n0-6, 7-6, 5-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alicia Molik<\/td>\nJelena Stojanovic<\/td>\n3-6, 4-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lauren Nikoloski<\/td>\nNina Catovic<\/td>\n6-4, 7-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alicia Molik \/ Lexie Weir<\/td>\nJelena Stojanovic \/ Nina Catovic<\/td>\nIncomplete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ruby Culley \/ Natasha Camer-Pesci<\/td>\nBojana Bobusic \/ Janelle Cuthbertson<\/td>\n1-6, 2-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MENS STATE LEAGUE (Venue: Dalkeith TC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dalkeith TC 2-5-47 defeated by Hensman Park TC 3-6-53<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

DALKEITH TC<\/td>\nHENSMAN PARK TC<\/td>\nSCORE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tristan Schoolkate<\/td>\nZach Itzstein\u00a0 (C)<\/td>\n6-4, 6-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dylan McCloskey<\/td>\nBrendan Malarkey<\/td>\n6-3, 6-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tom Fancutt<\/td>\nBrydan Klein<\/td>\n3-6, 4-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oliver Henderson<\/td>\nVuk Velickovic<\/td>\n0-6, 2-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tom Fancutt \/ Dylan McCloskey<\/td>\nBrydan Klein\/ Vuk Velickovic<\/td>\n2-6 2-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tristan Schoolkate \/ Oliver Henderson<\/td>\nZach Itzstein \/ Ashby Farrell<\/td>\nIncomplete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Tennis West\u2019s Tennis League is the largest single Association inter-club league competition in Australia. It is open to Tennis West affiliated club members of all ages and abilities. Around 8,000 players participate in Summer Tennis League, and 5,000 players in Winter Tennis League. Competitions are offered for Adults, Juniors and Seniors.<\/p>\n

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For the latest fixtures and results, please visit:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/players\/competitions\/wa-tennis-league\/results-fixtures<\/a><\/p>\n

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