Hobart's Dylan Monks continued his undefeated run at his home stadium by taking out the Southern Tasmanian Badminton Association's invitational event.
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The 24-year-old defeated UTAS representative Lachlan McDonald-Mayer in the final 21-18 21-12, with the defeated player shocking the tournament upon his return to the singles arena by beating multiple tournament winner William Ponsonby in the semi-finals.
Having taken out April's City of Hobart tournament, Monks later consolidated his victory by taking out the A Reserve competition to keep his Southern record in tact.
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Devonport's Meg Graham and Hobart's Leesa Grundy once again squared off in singles competition with the final producing one of the tournament's highlights in a tight three-setter.
Graham cruised to a lead in the first, before a rampant Grundy picked up eight points in a row to take it to a decider with the North-West Coaster holding her nerves in a 21-13 17-21 21-19 win.
The champion's perfect day continued as she combined with Grundy to take home the doubles title over Northern duo Irene Xu and Seow Kee before partnering Brent Munday to win the mixed, warming up for Launceston's upcoming Tasmanian Championships.
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