It was a night of outstanding performances.
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Ed Bush led the way for KFC by winning all of his sets, always in position for the drive and Tahni Skewes again provided a big range of shots.
KFC look to be a threat to any aspiring teams.
Marx Metal has lacked a number one man but has held together very well.
McGregor filled in this week and, bolstered by his strong second serve, matched the poweful Andy Tucker.
Chris Hartwich and Pippa Bush both played outstanding tennis all night, resulting in a huge win for Marx Metal.
Ararat Medical Centre shot out to a seven-game lead after the first two sets, but that was the end of the chocolates.
Rural Steel did not lose another set and prevailed by one game.
Stan Payne impressed with his angled forehands and overheads.
The final match saw Gasons go down by only three games to Intersport.
Peter Matthews applied good pressure, while Gasons only won one set, an 8-3 by Wayne Jerram and Anthony Kumnick.
Most players are fronting for the summer comp, with another five to be added.
There is still room so contact Rick Thomas or a committee member if interested.
Results
Gasons 31 lost Intersport 34: J. Matthews, W. Jerram 5 lost M. Hope, P. Matthews 7. A. Kumnick, B. Ahchow 5 lost J. Guzarem, R. Gason 6. J. Matthews, A. Kumnick 8 d. M. Hope, J. Guzarem 3. W. Jerram, B. Ahchow 3 lost P. Matthews, R. Gason 7. J. Matthews, B. Ahchow 5 lost M. Hope, R. Gason 6. W. Jerram, A. Kumnick 5 drew P. Matthews, J. Guzarem 5.
Ararat Medical Centre 33 lost Rural Steel 34: G. Hurst, R. Thomas 8 d. B. Hartwich, S. Payne 4. B. Kilpatrick, K. Hartwich 7 d. S. Jardine, D. Preston 4. G. Hurst, B. Kilpatrick 5 lost B. Hartwich, S. Jardine 7. R. Thomas, K. Hartwich 6 drew S. Payne, D. Preston 6. G. Hurst, K. Hartwich 4 lost B. Hartwich, D. Preston 8. R. Thomas, B. Kilpatrick 3 lost S. Payne, S. Jardine 5.
Marx Metal 43 d. Signtek 24: R. McGregor, P. Goudie 5 drew A. Tucker, S. Barr 5. C. Hartwich, P. Bush 10 d. J. Christie, K. Sanford 0. R. McGregor, C. Hartwich 7 drew A. Tucker, J. Christie 7. P. Goudie, P. Bush 9 d. S. Barr, K. Sanford 5. R. McGregor, P. Bush 4 d. A. Tucker, K. Sanford 3. P. Goudie, C. Hartwich 8 d. S. Barr, J. Christie 4.
KFC 41 d. GME 17: E. Bush, M. Verdon 8 d. M. Connellan, A. Drosg 4. N. Kuchel, T. Skewes 10 d. T. Hartwich, A. Flemming 1. E. Bush, N. Kuchel 6 d. M. Connellan, T. Hartwich 0. M. Verdon, T. Skewes 3 lost A. Drosg, A. Flemming 5. E. Bush, T. Skewes 10 d. M. Connellan, A. Flemming 1. M. Verdon, N. Kuchel 4 lost A. Drosg, T. Hartwich 6.