Thursday, September 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Ayr Tennis Hosts Junior Development Series (JDS) Finals

Last weekend, Ayr Tennis hosted the highly anticipated Junior Development Series (JDS) finals, welcoming top junior players from Ingham to Mackay. Despite a rainy start, the weather soon cleared, allowing for an exciting weekend of tennis action.

The top two players from the 11, 13, 15, and 17-year-old divisions have now qualified for the JDS Masters State Finals, set to take place in Rockhampton on October 12th and 13th.

Local players performed well, with Michael Lindley securing third place in the U17s, marking his final year in juniors. William Chandler impressed with a runner-up finish in the Orange Ball Singles.

Ayr Tennis extends its gratitude to everyone involved in making the event a success, particularly Lefty from Pioneer Tennis Inc. for running the tournament. Congratulations to all winners and runners-up, and best of luck to those heading to the State Finals!

Contributed with thanks to Patrea Bojack

Final Results:

Boys U11 JDS
1. Bryan Keightley  
2. Uday Singh  
3. Zachary Robinson  
4. Ewan Ruddick  
5. Cooper Kraatz  

Boys U13 JDS
1. Curtis Reardon  
2. Connor Kraatz  
3. Max Hoskin  
3/4. Thomas Mudie  
5. Lewis Robinson  
6. Campbell Smith  
7. Ryder Reynolds  
8. Tom Porter  
9. Elijah Stook  
10. Lachlan Akroyd  

Girls U13 JDS
1. Sera Elaine Tilagucaguca Wedrat  
2. Mia Petersen  
3. Abigail Lerch  
4. Tessa Jones-Trifelly  
5. Mary Cato  
6. Chelsea Drummond  
7. Koa Taylor  
8. Daniela Ruzickova  
9. Milla Kemp  

Girls U15 JDS  
1. Lara Savige  
2. Talia Cook  
3. Mya Freeman  

Boys U17 JDS  
1. Riley Carr  
2. Anthony Heron  
3. Michael Lindley  

Orange Ball Singles  
1. Taj York  
2. William Chandler  
3. Benjamin Lerch  
4. Dominic Mazzer  
5. Rafael Ruzicka  
6. Ted Persson  

Green Ball Singles
1. Billy Squire  
2. Maris Hinschen  
3. Ike Petersen  
4. Dustin Persson  
5. Oliver Cushway  
6. Amudhan Paneerselvam  
7. Gabriele Martinello

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