Ladies Midweek Summer Competition continued with Gorillas v Chimps and Orangutans v Baboons.
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The day was highlighted by good strong returns and long rallies. Tania Sharp and Margaret Donachie combined well for Chimps to ensure that their opposition had to play well to beat them.
Pam Field's consistent returns and Rosemary Rust's attacking net play for Gorillas allowed their team to win 30-24.
Susan Johns' cross court accuracy and Debbie Edgell's constant court coverage for Orangutans applied pressure to the other team however Baboons responded well with Lorraine Dowler and Robyn Patterson's combined tennis prowess ensuring their great 34-20 victory.
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It was a little cooler for this week's games with Chimps v Lemurs and Baboons v Gorillas. Bev Kelly's strong serving and Carolyn Andison's powerhouse forehand started Chimps day however Lemurs Kristy Gaudry's fast accurate serves combining with Dawn Café's brilliant court coverage enabled them to enjoy 36-18 triumph.
Despite Margie Lowe's consistent returns and Liz Inzitari's net coverage for Baboons, Gorillas slowly but surely pulled away with Leanne Morgan's steady returns and Kerrie Higlett's fantastic retrieval contributed to their 31-23 win.
