In perfect conditions, Ararat night tennis stuttered off to the opening round of the summer. There were many substitutions due to injuries and appointments.
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However, all players got plenty of tennis and some of it at a very high standard.
The volleying and driving of Geoff White, Ben Hartwich and Genevieve Bush was a good sign for the next few weeks.
A couple of Ben's intercept volleys and smashes ensured the balls won't be used next week.
For Ricky Ralph, Chris Hartwich continued his good form from last season despite the loss of his esteemed partner.
GME saw the long awaited return of Simon Barr, who helped bring his team home, while Craig Newson played well.
The Bush family had a good duel with two matches drawn and a one game victory to Ed in the second set. Pippa Bush chimed in with an 8-3 to help Signtek to a three-game win.
In the final match, the Matthews, father and son, fought out a big night with Josh's team winning. The 8-3 win by Tom Guthrie and Gen Rameka sealed the win for Stan Hamilton.
Results
Stan Hamilton 31 d. Rural Steel 28. J. Matthews, T. Guthrie 6 d. M. Matthews, G. Bush 2. C. Barry, G. Rameka 3 lost A. Drosg, M. Rodney 9. J. Matthews, C. Barry 6 drew M. Matthews, A. Drosg 6. T. Guthrie, G. Rameka 8 d. B. Ahchow, M. Rodney 3. J. Matthews, G. Rameka 4 d. M. Matthews, M. Rodney 2. T. Guthrie, C. Barry 4 lost B. Hartwich, A. Drosg 6.
FixIT 30 lost Signtek 33. E. Bush, G. Hurst 6 drew N. Bush, P. Matthews 6. A. Kalluri, P. Hartwich 3 lost S. Jardine, P. Bush 8. E. Bush, A. Kalluri 6 d. N. Bush, S. Jardine 5. G. Hurst, P. Hartwich 6 d. P. Matthews, P. Bush 4. E. Bush, P. Hartwich 5 drew N. Bush, P. Bush 5. G. Hurst, A. Kalluri 4 lost P. Matthews, S. Jardine 5.
Ararat Medical Centre 26 lost G.M.E. 31. M. Connellan, R. Weppner 5 drew P. Goudie, S. Barr 5. Ryan Weppner, M. Allen 4 lost C. Newson, K. Hartwich 7. M. Connellan, R. Weppner 5 drew P. Goudie, C. Newson 5. Rob Weppner, M. Allen 4 lost S. Barr, K. Hartwich 5. M. Connellan, M. Allen 3 drew P. Goudie, K. Hartwich 3. R and R. Weppner 5 lost S. Barr, C. Newson 6.
Gasons 29 lost Ricky Ralph 33. J. Hannett, W. Jerram 9 d. R. McGregor, M. Verdon 5. N. Kuchel, R. Gason 5 lost C. Hartwich, D. Ahchow 6. J. Hannett, N. Kuchel 3 lost R. McGregor, C. Hartwich 8. W. Jerram, R. Gason 6 drew M. Verdon, D. Ahchow 6. J. Hannett, R. Gason 3 drew R. McGregor, D. Ahchow 3. W. Jerram, N. Kuchel 3 lost M. Verdon, C. Hartwich 5.
Signtek 15 lost Ararat IGA 16. G. White, G. Bush 4 lost B. Hartwich, R. Thomas 6. G. White, T. Hartwich 7 d. B. Hartwich, B. Ahchow 6. G. Bush, T. Hartwich 4 drew R. Thomas, B. Ahchow 4.
