Tasmania's rising under-12 prospects are showing signs of gradual improvements at their Bruce Cup nationals held at Alexander Park Tennis Club in Western Australia.
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Picking up one win on day one, followed by two wins on day two, the Tasmanians won three matches in their third outing against undefeated New South Wales.
Hobart's George Anderson led the way again, with a 6-0 6-0 romping of Lachlan McFadzean having previously combined with Lachlan Browne to win their doubles match-up 1-4 5-4 10-8.
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Browne and Zali Elliott then combined for a 4-0 4-0 win in their doubles over McFadzean and Audrey Aulia to complete the third victory.
Launceston duo Oliver Carswell and Jack Heathcote are yet to be victorious but are heading the right way with Carswell and Sofia Elliott pushing their opponents 5-3 4-0 and Heathcote losing 6-3 6-2.
The Apple Isle crew next face Victoria, who tasted defeat to Queensland on day two.
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