On a perfect Melbourne spring day, 4 out of 6 teams won.

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Section 3 Maccabi 1-2-38 defeated by Ormond 5-7-55

Jordan Jaffe 3-8
Marty Schwarz 8-3
Aaron Kramer 1-8
Steven Kleytman 4-8
Jordan Jaffe/Steven Kleytman 4-6 4-6
Marty Schwarz/Aaron Kramer 6-3 2-6 6-7

In singles, Jordan played a tricky opponent that has struggled against in the past, and today was no different, struggling to get his game going and going down 8-3. Marty continued his great form, playing flawless tennis and hitting basically no unforced errors. Aaron played a very good Scottish player who combatted everything Aaron through at him, despite hitting well, Aaron struggled and lost 8-1. Whilst, Steve had a very tight battle despite the scoreline being 4-8. Playing against a tough lefty, Steve had many long ralley’s but just couldn’t convert in those final games.

In doubles, Jordan and Steve started slow especially after Jordan’s nasty fall in the 2nd point of the match. After only dropping the 1st set 4-6, and going down 1-5 in the 2nd, Jordan and Steve started to gain momentum and got themselves back to 4-5, before going down 4-6.

Whilst Marty and Aaron were playing some exceptional doubles and were working very well together, taking the first set. From there, the opponents stepped it up a notch and after some fantastic ralleys, it went to a 3rd set tiebreak as the day was already over. Despite Marty and Aaron going down 2-8 and getting it back to 5-8, they unfortunately went down in the decider.

- Jordan Jaffe

Section 4 Maccabi 2-3-44 defeated by Hurlingham Park 4-6-62

Rob Minc 7-8
Steve Gostin 8-2
Saul Muscatel 8-2
Joel Rabinov 3-8
Rob Minc/ Steve Gostin 3-6 4-6
Saul Muscatel/ Joel Rabinov 2-6 3-6

Having 4 courts we played singles against some familiar faces.

Rob played a leftie and started well for 6-2 in what turned out to be by far the longest singles match of the day. Unfortunately the opponet stepped up, Rob going down 7-8.

Steve took the game away from familiar left hander Alan Liebowitz, taking the win 8-2.

Saul played well against an opponent who was hit or miss, Saul winning 8-2.

Joel played against a familiar opponent, however return game went missing (along with the ability to hit any aggressive shot which went out). Didn't hit a forehand winner the whole match in a 3-8 loss.

Rob and Steve played the two left handers: and unfortuately the southpaws were too good in a 6-3, 6-4 match.

Saul and Joel played together for the first time: unfortutately for them, holding serve an issue in the first set (didn't hold in a 2-6 loss). 2nd set was closer, but kept losing the 50:50 points and moments for 3-6.

Overall: In the contest. Just wasn't our day with 50:50 linecalls, long points. 

- Joel Rabinov

Section 5 Maccabi 3-5-53 defeated Elsternwick Park 3-4-48

Geoff Rosenberger 7-8
Gilad Nagar 8-4
Arvid Kreimer 2-8
Nathan Rapoport 8-5
Geoff Rosenberger/ Arvid Kreimer 7-5 4-6 5-7
Gilad Nagar/ Nathan Rapoport 6-4 6-1

A great effort to back up our win from last week with both Gilad and Nathan leading the way, Geoff and Arvid winning an important set in the doubles to secure the win.

Arvid easing back into tennis and Geoff recovering from back tightness , were pushed to their physical limits in a 3hr marathon. Led in all 3 sets, including 41 in the 2nd , couldn't convert for the win.

Gilad and Nathan cruised in their match making it 2 from 2 weeks. They are proving to be a formidable pairing , underlying the depth in our team.

Nathan took to the singles 1st and was solid going game for game until 5 all where he stepped it up further to close it out 85. A truly fantastic effort, showing how comfortable he is in this section.

The other 3 matches all started after 4pm (and after the other 2 sections had completed all their matches).

Arvid exhausted his energy in the doubles and whilst never giving up couldn't keep up the pace.

Geoff, disappointed with many missed chances that he will rue went down in a tie break.

Gilad fresh after a 90 min break, raced to a 4 love lead and was never troubled handing the team the win in a rock solid performance.

- Geoff Rosenberger

Section 6 Maccabi 6-8-56 defeated Kings Park 0-0-23

Jan Tenenberg 8-1
Ryan Behr 8-2
Steve Bendel 8-5
Adam Needleman 8-1
Jan Tenenberg/ Steve Bendel 6-3 6-4
Ryan Behr/ Adam Needleman 6-4 6-3

Playing against a familiar team on our favorite surface saw everybody have a good day. We are starting to hit our straps after two draws to start the season and hope to complete a hat trick of wins next round.

- Adam Needleman

Section 9 Maccabi 5-7-53 defeated BLTC 1-1-35

Ben Pollak 5-8
Saul Jayes 8-6
Errol Dorfan 8-4
Jesse Stowe-Lindner 8-5
Ben Pollak/ Saul Jayes 6-4 6-1
Errol Dorfan/ Jesse Stowe-Lindner 6-4 6-3

We remain undefeated. Terrific tennis throughout, although Ben couldn’t quite overcome a strong server in singles going down 8-5, the rest of the team was great. Saul although could’ve won easier, he dint really have too many issues winning 8-6. Errol’s game was tight early but then Errol’s class shone, going from 2-2 to winning 8-4. Special mention for Jesse, filling in for the team was awesome against a very experienced player, was able to defend fantastically, winning 8-5.

In doubles, not too many issues from either pair, playing really consistent tennis and although Errol (uncharacteristically) got a little fiery (well in his right), it was pretty smooth sailing. 

Overall, another win, really setting us up going into a couple weeks off (long weekend and bye). We have expectations for this season!!

 - Ben Pollak

Section 10 Maccabi 4-6-54 defeated Mentone 2-3-48

Sebastian Raboy 4-8
Stephen Gorenstein 8-6
Ashley Raboy 6-8
Paul Kovacs 8-4
Sebastian Raboy/ Ashley Raboy 2-6 7-5 7-6
Stephen Gorenstein/ Paul Kovacs 6-2 6-3

Excellent doubles wins setting up the singles wins. A real team effort against a 5 man opposition

- Ash Raboy