Two packed weeks of competitive tennis have wrapped up at the Wānaka Tennis Club (WTC), with hundreds of players and spectators turning out for a run of tournaments showcasing strong local and national talent.

The Stonewood Homes Open (January 2-4) and the Quartz Reef tournament (January 10-11) were held over consecutive weekends, bringing a steady flow of visiting players to Wānaka, while the Craigs Investment Partners Junior Tournament (January 5-8) gave young players a chance to compete across multiple age groups.

WTC president Jeanette Hatten said the standard of play was impressive.

“The Open standard was extremely high,” she said. 

“It is fantastic to have that standard of tennis [in Wānaka] and a lot of people came along to watch.”

Jeanette said the summer tournaments continue to draw visitors back year after year.

“A lot of out-of-towners … quite a few families come every year,” she said.

The Quartz Reef tournament attracted around 90 players and the junior tournament featured players from under-10s through to under-18s.

Wānaka doubles pair Marina Sokolnikova (left) and Carolyn Oakley-Brown were runners up in the Stonewood Homes Open women's doubles

Jeanette thanked sponsors and the large group of volunteers who supported the events.

She said the club is in a strong position, with around 400 members and growing interest across all age groups.

Results:

Stonewood Homes Open

Men’s singles: Dan Milburn defeated Finley Hall

Women’s singles: Mackenzie Phillips defeated Jordyn Phillips

Men’s doubles: Dan Milburn and Noa Milburn defeated Ryan Eggers and Gavin Mockford

Women’s doubles: Mackenzie Phillips and Jordyn Phillips defeated Marina Sokolnikova and Carolyn Oakley-Brown

Quartz Reef Tournament

Men’s A grade doubles: Will Lamb and Jules Mumford

Runners-up: Kelvin Tagg and Steve Wadsworth

Men’s B1 grade: James Every-Palmer and Craig Squire

Men’s B2 grade: Bruce Eggleton and Peter McCutcheon

Women’s A grade: Marina Sokolnikova and Jeanette Marston

Women’s B1 grade: Janelle Rathgen and Daniela Zavallone

Runners-up: Lea and Amy Mulvey

Women’s B2 grade: Denise Colton and Meredith Molloy

Mixed A1: Tony Hawker and Ritzy Gillespie

Mixed A2: Jonathon and Caroline Andrieux

Mixed B1: Joshua Joseph and Meredith Molloy

Mixed B2: Steve Lands and Andrea Daly

Mixed 120+ Group 1: Max Morrison and Denise Colton

Mixed 120+ Group 2: Graeme and Louise Wilkinson

Craig’s Investment Partners Junior Tournament

Under 10 boys singles: Carter Goldsmith

Under 10 boys doubles: Carter Goldsmith and Leon Tian

Under 10 girls singles: Harper Dawson

Under 10 girls doubles: Harper Dawson and Emu-Ujin Choidorj

Under 12 girls singles: Maddie Spicer

Under 12 girls doubles: Harper Dawson and Emu-Ujin Choidorj

Under 12 boys singles: Dashiell MacPherson-Martin

Under 12 boys doubles: Charlie Herd and Torran Lugton

Under 14 boys singles: Damien Wheeler

Under 14 boys doubles: Harry Gawith and Dashiell MacPherson-Martin

Under 14 girls singles: Elina Wang

Under 14 girls doubles: Charlotte Gilbert and Sophie Shawe

Under 18 girls singles: Katy Brown

Under 18 girls doubles: Annabel Trolove and Elina Wang

Under 18 boys singles: Lukas Necas

Under 18 boys doubles: Lukas Necas and Henry Cooney

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