{"id":21326,"date":"2025-10-16T16:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21326"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:08:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:08:31","slug":"2025-26-state-league-teams-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2025\/10\/16\/2025-26-state-league-teams-preview","title":{"rendered":"2025-26 State League Teams Preview\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

As the 2025\/26 Tennis West State League and Junior State League Season approaches, the anticipation builds as teams and players are confirmed and ready to go.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a diverse lineup of seasoned champions and promising newcomers, this season is set to be a riveting showcase of top-tier tennis talent. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the State League and Junior State League teams nominated for this season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Junior State League preview will be out tomorrow; stay tuned!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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MEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE TEAMS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cottesloe Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: Runners Up<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Max Weir<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last season\u2019s finalists were impressive once against last season, finishing first in the home and away season and hosting the final, ultimately falling short to Peppermint Grove. The team remains similar with regulars like Max Weir, who is now captain, Cameron Burton, Ben Webster and Adam Kehane all returning. The Cottesloe side has lost experienced players in last season\u2019s MVP Will Hann, Ethan Dunn and Scott Webster \u2013 three that regularly played in the top positions. The side has added up and coming junior Sehun Park who recently got experience playing in the ITF Perth International M25 qualifiers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 2nd\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mt Lawley Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 3<\/span>rd<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Luca Katsamakis<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mt Lawley (formally Mt Lawley\/Sorrento) comes into the season with high hopes after improving from the 2023\/24 season. The team remains much the same with regulars Casey Ambler, captain Luca Katsamakis and Kendrick Chia all returning. Jake Dembo will also continue to represent Mt Lawley and looks to be a key player \u2013 now a year older and with ITF men\u2019s experience under his belt with his most recent main draw performances in the Perth International, Dembo looks set for a breakthrough year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 4th\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Alexander Park Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 5<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Ashwin Sharma<\/span><\/p>\n

While the results didn\u2019t quite go their way last season, the side is very experienced and remains the same. Ashwin Sharma will lead the team again and will be joined by the in form Scott Jones who recently made the final of the Perth International ITF M25 #1 singles final, Nemanja Savic and Evan Manso \u2013 all who have played multiple seasons with the club. Added to the squad is rising star Aidan Chan who could feature at some point in the season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 3rd\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Royal Kings Park Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 4<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Jake Robinson<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Royal Kings Park looks to have a good mix of youth and experience with Jake Robinson, Darren Slater and Zach Itzstein returning for another season. The team will also include youngsters Lincoln Duckett who tasted State League action last season and Yangho Park. The only exclusion is Hans Bustiman who moves to Claremont Lawn Tennis Club.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 5th\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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UWA Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 6<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Archie Brown<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2024\/25 season was a year of development after losing some of their big players over last season’s off season. The team remains young but boasts a side in the Junior State League who are all talented up and coming players meaning the future may be bright. Something to keep your eye on in the next few years! Archie Brown takes the captaincy and will be joined by Alfonso Calderon, Ben Galvao and Suyash Makesar, all under the age of 21.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 6th\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

New to State League<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Sam Chapman<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Claremont Lawn Tennis Club is the new side to come into the league and will look to play a big part in the season with the arrival of most, if not all last year\u2019s Peppermint Grove\u2019s premiership players. Last year’s premiership players Tim Gray, Ethan Cook, Jayden Court, Sam Ashenden and Sam Chapman will all line up as well as newly recruited Hans Bustiman who comes from Royal Kings Park. The Claremont Lawn Tennis Club side will not go by their club’s name and choose to play their home games on hard courts on a Friday night.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 1st\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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WOMEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE TEAMS\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dalkeith Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 4<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Lauren Nikoloski<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After finishing last season with a late run into the finals, the Dalkeith side will go into this season knowing they can take it to any team. The side has a good mix of experience and youth and remains mostly unchanged with experienced players and captain Lauren Nikoloski, Hayley Burton, Meg Connell and Sally Partington all returning. Young talent will be on display with Tara Aleksic returning and Isabelle Criddle joining the team after playing a couple of State League matches for Peppermint Grove last season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 3rd\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hensman Park Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: Winners<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Ella Nurkic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can they do the three-peat? The Hensman Park side looks strong to defend their title with last season’s MVP Alice Stevens, newly appointed captain Ella Nurkic, Jaun Yum and Anja Dokic all continuing on for another season. 2025 WA Open Women\u2019s Winner and Karen Bucens Award Winner Karin Hiramatsu also returns after an impressive year. The team knows how to win and has incredible depth and will go into the season as the firm favourites.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 1st\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cottesloe Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: Runners Up<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Alicia Molik<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Possibly the best team to challenge last season’s premiers Hensman Park. Cottesloe remains largely unchanged and like Hensman Park, boasts depth in their list and has the experience led by Alicia Molik, who returned to State League last season. Elena Manoj is one to watch as she continues her impressive and continued rise in form over the past two seasons. Elena was incredibly consistent, rarely losing a singles tie and also won the club Champion of Champions Singles title for Cottesloe in April. Cottesloe has also added Nisha Whittome from Peppermint Grove \u2013 who does not have a State League side this season. Regulars Jessie Culley, Ruby Culley, Ksenija Vujacic and Saanvi Tak all return to the side.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 2nd\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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UWA Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

New this season<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Amy Findlay<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UWA join the fold this season and bring in a mix of players from other clubs. The main bulk of players come from the now defunct Peppermint Grove side with Amy Findlay, Sunny Youn and May White swapping the hard courts for the clay courts. UWA has also added Riana Tan from Hensman Park after struggling to play consistently last season in\u00a0Hensman Park\u2019s strong team.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 5th\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Royal Kings Park Tennis Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2024\/25 Finish: 3<\/span>rd<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain: Mahta Khanloo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After finishing in a respectable third position last season and claiming the odd upset, Royal Kings Park could be the dark horse of the competition. Their number one ranked player and promising junior talent Sara Nikolic returns while the side keeps Mahta Khanloo who has had an impressive off season making the final of the 2025 WA Open and Brooke Campbell. Claudia Shearwood comes over from Alexander Park and youngsters Jasmin Heapes and Misty Woodhouse join the side and will add depth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State League Expert prediction: 4th\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Disclaimer: The views and predictions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tennis West, Tennis West Leagues or its affiliates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s Fixtures:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Claremont v UWA\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

17<\/span>th<\/span> October, Friday 6 PM – Claremont Lawn Tennis Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cottesloe v Alexander Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

18<\/span>th<\/span> October, Saturday 1 PM – Cottesloe Tennis Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Royal Kings Park v Mt Lawley\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

18<\/span>th<\/span> October, Saturday 1 PM – Royal Kings Park Tennis Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Fixtures:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hensman Park v Cottesloe\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

17<\/span>th<\/span> October, Friday 6 PM – Hensman Park Tennis Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dalkeith v Royal Kings Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

18<\/span>th<\/span> October, Saturday 1 PM – Royal Kings Park Tennis Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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BYE – UWA<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With matches starting on Friday, all matches throughout the State League season will be live streamed on\u00a0the Tennis West Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Men\u2019s State League: <\/span>Match Centre – Division Profile – 2025\/26 TW Saturday Men’s State League | Division 1<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s State League: <\/span>Match Centre – Division Profile – 2025\/26 TW Saturday Women’s State League | Division 1<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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