A strong pool of men's tennis talent was on display in Launceston during the weekend for the Easter Championships.
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About 100 players entered the annual tourney, which like many events made its 2021 return.
"It has run really well .. we've been really fortunate with the weather," Launceston coach James Bolzonello said.
"We've had great numbers considering everything with COVID, it's been a really smooth weekend and the attendance has been good as well.
"We've had a number of players from Brisbane and interstate who've had to cancel as well so that's sort of thrown a few things out."
ELSEWHERE IN SPORT:
From boys and girls under 10 to amateurs including Edward Bourchier, fresh off his tour appearances.
Bolzonello said having that high echelon of competition in Launceston after the Internationals cancellation was even more uplifting.
"Not just for that but just for the kids to be able to play competitive matches, not only against themselves but interstaters as well - that's another positive," he said.
Bolzonello noted the men's competition at this year's championship was impressive.
"I would say this tournament has been one of the strongest with the men's in years," he said.
"Players from Eddie Bourchier who's just come off the tour, Ben Cawston and Ben Barnett who have just come back from college to Sam Edgar and Sam Whitehead who are just about to go to college - it's really strong."
I would say this tournament has been one of the strongest with the men's in years
- James Bolzonello
Bourchier took the men's singles over Hobart's Edgar in straight sets.
The latter getting revenge alongside Whitehead in the men's doubles, beating Bourchier and Ben Fergusson in a hard-fought two sets.
The state age championships will be held at the Domain Tennis Centre in Hobart from April 12, followed by the Rafael Nadal Tour at the Burnie Tennis Club from April 17.
Results:
- Under-12 girls: Britta Russell
- Under-12 boys: Ethan Clemons
- Under-12 boys' doubles: Ethan Clemons and Doug Sheppard
- Under-14 girls: Alicia Dale
- Under-14 boys: Oliver Walker
- Under-14 boys' doubles: Jack Heathcote and Oliver Walker
- Under-16 boys: Jake Elmer
- Men's consolation: Jake Elmer
- AMT women's doubles: Alicia Dale and Anna Peake
- AMT men's singles: Edward Bourchier
- AMT men's doubles: Sam Edgar and Sam Whitehead