Hobart pair George Anderson and Lachlan Browne edged their way over the line in tiebreak wins with Anderson's victory over Aedan Nelson a see-sawing 5-7 6-1 11-9.

Deloraine's Jack Heathcote almost added a third win to the side's total in a tight 4-2 5-3 defeat in doubles alongside Lucas Akl.

ELSEWHERE IN SPORT

Launceston young gun Oliver Carswell was once again recognised for his team spirit and commitment, picking up the Thanasi Kokkinakis award as voted by the opposition players and manager.

Fellow Northern representative Isabelle Gower, who was a last-minute inclusion into the side, had a tough day at the office with her mixed partnering Browne her best result.

Australian Capital Territory shape as Tasmania's next opponents and are in form, having picked up a win over Northern Territory.

James Rakus returned to lead NTSC to the biggest upset of the spring roster when the cellar-dweller rolled previously unbeaten LRTC.

Rakus beat Isaac White 6-0 in their singles and teamed with Andrew Roberts for a 6-1 win against LRTC's White and Daniel Binns.

LRTC's Daniel Warren tried to balance the books with a 6-0 singles win against Sam O'Shea.

OTHER TENNIS NEWS

Warren and Binns won the night's only close encounter 6-4 against O'Shea and Roberts as Launceston Regional Tennis Centre levelled at three matches all but lost the rubber 21 games to 23.

Riverside Blue powered to a 5-1 win against Trevallyn with Matthew Webb and Josh Partridge too strong for Phil Bonney and David Beattie in their respective singles tussles.

Campbell Young made it a hat-trick of singles wins for Riverside with tiebreak success against Jacob Sheedy.

Riverside White forfeited to Legana but maintains a healthy gap on the ladder.

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