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Gallery | Tight clashes and big wins in round four of Shepparton District Tennis Association
Serves were thundered over the net, shots dropped, expletives muttered and fists pumped during round four of Shepparton District Tennis Association.
On Friday afternoon, two section one matches ran near opposite courses as ladder-leader Shepparton North dominated Central Park before McEwen Reserve Red defeated Lemnos in a thriller.
As sunshine soaked the courts at Shepparton North, the home side got off to a bright start winning the first four sets by three or more games.
Central Park’s Elizabeth Butcher and Janelle Pottenger got their side on the board during the sixth rubber, winning the set 4-6.
However, Shepparton North quickly regained control and claimed the final three rubbers, again, by three or more games.
Having won the match 8-52 to 1-28, Shepparton North now sits four points clear on top of the ladder.
Across town at McEwen Reserve, Red and Lemnos battled it out with steely determination.
Six sets in and the scores were tied at three apiece before the home side gained the upper hand in the final three rubbers.
Red won 5-39 to 4-34 and moved to third place on the ladder, while Lemnos remains at the bottom.
On Saturday afternoon Karramomus defeated McEwen Reserve Gold in convincing fashion to finish round four in section one.
The home side won the match 7-49 to 2-33.
Karramomus now sits second on the ladder, while McEwen Reserve Gold is fifth.
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McEwen Reserve Gold's Lloyd Akers looks for a fast return. Photo by Holly DanielImage 2 of 8
McEwen Reserve Gold's Emily Briggs keeps her eyes on the ball. Photo by Holly DanielImage 3 of 8
Karramomus' Scott Lucas was determined during his sets. Photo by Holly DanielImage 4 of 8
McEwen Reserve Gold's Chris Wright gets on top of the ball. Photo by Holly DanielImage 5 of 8
Karramomus' Shane Harrington with a deft backhand. Photo by Holly DanielImage 6 of 8
Karramomus' Marie Levette-Hall was busy on the court. Photo by Holly DanielImage 7 of 8
Karramomus' Stacy Kay gets ready to smash a serve. Photo by Holly DanielImage 8 of 8
Karramomus' Stacy Kay cools off in the sun. Photo by Holly DanielIn section two, Central Park enjoyed a dominant away victory over Murchison on Friday.
Central Park was challenged during the match, after taking a 0-3 set lead, Murchison fought back to make it 2-3.
However, the away side then applied some extra grease to its racquet-wielding elbow and stormed home to claim a 2-32 to 7-47 win.
On Saturday, first-placed Karramomus secured a commanding away win against Shepparton North.
After the scores were tied at two sets apiece, Karramomus won four consecutive sets to claim a 3-37 to 6-41 victory.
St Andrew’s had the bye.