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Resilient junior tennis play

By Contributed

Nov 12, 2026

Jack McGrillen coaching hot shots players.

Round three of the Deniliquin Junior Lawn Tennis was played in challenging conditions on Saturday, with strong winds making play difficult throughout the morning.

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Despite the conditions, players showed great resilience and there were plenty of impressive performances and competitive matches across Section one.

Riverina Watermatic defeated Farley’s Plumbing eight sets (57 games) to four sets (50 games) in a closely contested match.

George Pisasale and Edward Bliss were standout performers for Riverina Watermatic, each winning all three of their sets.

In the other Section one fixture, Cottontales Agronomics recorded an impressive eight sets (52 games) to two sets (29 games) victory over Ray White.

Charlie Eastman, Gus Ross and Jax Hall were all undefeated, claiming three set wins each for Cottontales Agronomics.

The match also featured some entertaining family rivalries, with the Eastman brothers, Charlie and Willy, facing off against each other, while the Hall twins, Jax and Belle, went head-to-head, providing plenty of competitive spirit and enjoyment for players and spectators alike.