WCTC Championship 2024

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Weston Creek Tennis Championships. With beautiful weather and great tennis, it was an outstanding event. In all, over 100 players served and volleyed their way through a mountain of matches.

Once again Tom Fuller dominated the men’s side of the draw. In the singles, he defeated Nathan Franklin 6-1, 6-4 and will have his named inscribed on the newly named, Graeme Rossiter Memorial Trophy. Tom then combined with Nathan to win the doubles against the brave pairing of Oliver Hough and Mason Willoughby Thomas. The Open Ladies Singles was won in fine style by Cate Lockley. She defeated defending champion, Holly Nolan 7-6, 6-0 in a very entertaining final. Holly teamed up with Charney Wells in the Ladies Doubles, but they were no match for Clair Dupont and Jenny McDonald who prevailed in a thrilling match 6-4, 6-3. In the 18 Girls Singles, young gun, Adele Mewett came from a set down to defeat Cate Lockley 10-4 in the tye breaker. Cate’s brother, Ewan went one better in the 18 Boys Singles also coming from a set down to defeat Angus Cook 2-6,7-5, 10-8.

In the adult Mixed Doubles, the ‘mature’ pairing of Matt Lennon and Fiona Njissen played solid tennis all weekend and combined well to defeat Pax Ramadan and Jess Schmidt. The A Grade Social Doubles proved very popular, and players emerged from the woodwork to sign up. After completing the round robin format, Yosh Willis and Rohan Lowry were too strong for Joe Kwon and Nik Tarasyuk, winning 6-1.

In the Under 9 Unisex Singles Competition, Adam Franklin defeated Doug Pirie. While in the doubles, Samuel Heller and Reeva Joshi played inspired tennis to defeat, Doug Pirie and Florence Mewett . In the Under 12 Division, Bela Kochardy proved hardest to beat. He won the singles against David Franklin and then teamed up with David’s brother, Adam and they defeated David Franklin and Hunter Evans.

The Under 15 Unisex singles produced one of the matches of the weekend. After an epic struggle, Angus Cook defeated Aden Whiles, 7-6, 7-6, both lads playing some inspired tennis. The two boys then joined forces in the doubles. They were all over this competition and defeated Karl Shanahan and Kauserali Rangwala in the final. In the 18 Boys Doubles, Liam Dunne and Ewan Lockley defeated Jayden Cartwright and Riley Barker. In the 18 Mixed, Cate Lockley continued her terrific weekend by teaming up with Riley Barker. They combined well to defeat Amelia Nolan and Aden Whiles 6-1, 7-6.

As always, the Parent and Child Unisex Doubles was keenly contested. This year, due to numbers, the competition was divided into two divisions. In the top division, defending champions, Nathan and David Franklin narrowly prevailed over Bill and Clay Chadwick. While in Division Two, Geoffrey Russell and Nicole Maple defeated Niraj and Reeva Joshi.

Congratulations to everyone who ‘grabbed a racquet’ over the weekend. A Club is only as strong as its members and to have so many players turning up to support this event, it is clear Weston Creek is one of the leading tennis clubs in the ACT.

It was wonderful to welcome David Smith MP and former elite player Alison Bai to the courts on Sunday afternoon to present many of the trophies. Rumour has it that David was so impressed he has signed up as a member. Terrific also to see so many at the presentation to cheer on the winners and enjoy some Club birthday cake, baked especially by Club Secretary, Clair Dupont.

Thanks to Club Coach, Mark Walton who organised the online entry portal and spent the weekend getting players, “on court’. Thanks also to the organising committee of Max Rafferty, Andrew Stuart, Carl Jackson, Phillip Stephens, Tony Laudenbach and Tom Fuller. Special thanks to the army of volunteers who helped on the bbq, flipping burgers, turning sausages and supplying drinks and lollies to famished players.

Tony Laudenbach
WCTC Championship Committee

WCTC Championship 2022

Congratulations to all club members who entered the Club Championships this year. Your participation ensured that it was an outstandingly successful weekend. The Club Championships were resurrected last year in an attempt to bring players of all standards together, to enjoy each other’s company, to make new friends and, of course, to play tennis.

In total, 79 players took to the courts ranging in age from six to well over sixty. This number was about 25 more than last year so definitely 100 plus is a realistic goal for 2023! It was especially impressive to see so many girls and ladies playing in their respective divisions and also the ‘hotshot’ kids whose collective enthusiasm and skill is so scarily good it ensures a bright future for our Club.

Congratulations to Tom Fuller and Holly Nolan who are the WCTC Open Champions. Both are wonderful players and fully deserve to have their names etched into Club history. Special mention to Tom who also won the Men’s Doubles with Dan Green and the Mixed with Joanne Adams. One of the most keenly contested events was the newly added, Parent/Child Doubles. Although played in exceptionally fine spirit, a competitive, steely edge was evident in all matches, many of which went right down to the final game. Congratulations to Nathan and David Franklin who will be keen to defend their title next year.

Results

• Open Men's Singles: Tom Fuller def Daniel Green 6-3, 6-4
• Open Women's Singles: Holly Nolan def Jessica Schimdt
• Green Ball Singles: 1st Josh Dass, 2nd Adele Mewett
• Orange Ball Singles: 1st Karl Shanahan, 2nd Ben Turner
• Open Men's Doubles: Tom Fuller & Daniel Green def Max de sommer & Gavin Ho 8-0
• Open Ladies Doubles: 1st Brooke Walton & Michelle Tiffen, 2nd Clair Dupont & Janell Quarderer
• Open Mixed Doubles: Tom Fuller & Joanne Adams def Joey Fonteyn & Janell Quarderer 6-2
• Parent Child Doubles: 1st Nathan & David Franklin, 2nd Max & Baxter Rafferty
• Green Ball Doubles: 1st Will Nelson & Clay Chadwick, 2nd Baxter Rafferty & Adele Mewett
• Orange Ball Doubles: Ben Turner & Karl Shanahan def George Pirie & Eliza Devcic 6-1
• U15 Unisex Singles: Oliver Manning def Angus Pearce 6-3, 3-6, 11-9
• U/21 Mixed Doubles : Joey Fonteyn & Anita Parvizi, 2nd Holly Nolan & Josh Collins
• Unisex Social Singles: Sean Bysouth
• Unisex Social Doubles: Stuart Howie and Tony Laudenbach.

A big thank you to Max Rafferty, Tony Laudenbach and Mark Walton and other members of the coaching team for running the event. Planning for next year is already underway and we would welcome any feedback on how we can make this a calendar event not to be missed.

Open Men's Singles Champion: Tom Fuller (right) def Daniel Green (left) 6-3, 6-4

WCTC Championship 2021

So what a fantastic start to our inaugural Weston Creek Club Championships, held 17th & 18th April 2021. With a final number of 54 players, which was a fantastic effort, across 10 events, apart from the great tennis played by all players across all events it was played in such great club spirits. No doubt one of the big highlights was the range of players from juniors to adults participating, in both open & junior events. The role modelling was a great testimony to all players & created a unique & fantastic atmosphere, that makes us proud to be part of this great tennis Club, The Weston Creek Tennis Club.

Many thanks to Carl Jackson & Tony Laudenbach for all their efforts before & during the event & of course our tireless committee, who helped on the BBQ & encouraged all players. Well done Peter, Brian, Clair, Lorraine & Maggie.

We look forward to this event again bigger & better for 2022!!!

• Open Mens Michael Bruen d Rahul Rajaram 4-6, 6-3, 7-6
• Open Ladies Doubles Winners Michelle Tifan/Brooke Walton R/Up Natasha Walton/Mackenzie Walton Final 6-3
• Mens Doubles Winners Michael Bruen/James DeGruchy R/Up Carl Jackson/David Flekr Final 7-6
• Open Mixed Doubles Winners Carl Jackson/Michelle Tifan, R/up Jack Lockley/Brooke Walton Final 6-3
• A-Grade singles winner Sean Bysouth R/up Dario Polski Final 7-5
• Boys 21/U Singles Winner Angus Lockley R/Up Jack Lockley Final 6-3,7-5
• 15/U unisex Singles Winner Oliver Manning R/Up Riley Barker Final 6-0
• Boys 15/U Doubles Winner Oliver Manning/Kreeday Arora R/Up Riley Barker/Liam Dunne Final 6-1
• 12/U Unisex Singles Winner Yajat Bhatt R/Up Zac Aly
• 12/U Unisex Doubles Winner Will Nelson/Zac Aly R/Up Tyler Rule/Adele Mewett

Photo Left to Right: Boys 21/U Singles Winner Angus Lockley R/Up Jack Lockley

Photo Right to Left: A-Grade singles winner Sean Bysouth R/up Dario Polski

WCTC Championship Honour Board

Last Updated March 2023