MLTC Newsletter – 9 Sept 2024

Tennis NSW Sydney Badge Season wraps up, I am thrilled to relflect on an outstanding year of competition and sportsmanship. With 11 out of our 15 teams making it to the semifinals we exceeded all our expectations and proved once again the our club is a force to be reckoned with. This is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and team spirit shown by every player on the court.

A special congratulations goes to our captains for their leadership and their tireless efforts in guiding their teams through a challenging and exciting season. Your dedication has been instrumental in driving these remarkable results.

To the players, thank you for representing the club with pride, resilience and teamwork. You have each played a pivotal role in making this season one to remember. Let’s celebrate these accomplishments and look forward to building on this success in the next season.

Thank you to Denis Crowley who provided the wrap up of the week for all the men’s teams throughout the Badge Season.

From our 4 finalists, 1 team persisted maintaining resilience and  holding their nerve on 4 tiebreaker sets in the final to come away with a win 5-3 against a undefeated Chatwswood team.

Congratulations to Manly Ladies 4 for winning Division 4 this year, Team Captain Kate Platter, team members : Noriko Goto, Fiona Bevan, Ruth Jarvis, Susan Minihane, Rosi Winn, Rachel Williams, and Narelle Kinsey.

The final 4 : Noriko Goto, Kate Platter, Rachel Williams and Ruth Jarvis, shout out to Rosi Winn, who came to the semis and finals in the event o an injury and ready to play.

Noriko and Kate 3 sets and Ruth and Rachel 2 sets.