There were a record 185 entries for the annual Sunshine Coast Masters Tour (MT400) Tournament held at the Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club from Friday 13 September to Monday 16 September. Participants came from all states of Australia, as well as New Zealand and Japan. The tournament allows veteran players to gather important ranking points towards international events.
Highlight of the tournament was a record marathon four and a half hour three-set battle between Jay Pike and Matt Ilott in the Over 50 Men’s Singles final. Jay Pike eventually prevailed 6-3, 6-7, 7-6.
Tournament Director, Gail Bates, said, “The wonderful Noosa weather meant that players were able to experience top competition in glorious sunshine over the four days of the tournament. Players always enjoy the bushland setting at the Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club and the facilities offered by the Club”. She thanked all the volunteers who assisted to make the event so successful.
Winners of the singles events were:
Over 30s, women’s singles: Kirstie Symon
Over 35, men’s singles: Mirsad Dedajic
Over 40s, men’s singles: Samitha Ranawerra
Over 45s, men’s singles: Matthew Porter
Over 50s, men’s singles: Michal Korecky
Over 55s, women’s singles: Kerryn Cyprien
Over 55s, men’s singles: Jay Pike
Over 60s, women’s singles: Ulrike Deutsch-Watson
Over 60s, men’s singles: John Brunner
Over 65s, men’s singles: Frank Byrnes
Over 70s, women’s singles: Jan Worthington Vick
Over 70s, men’s singles: Ross Orford
Action photos from the event can be seen at the Tennis Seniors Queensland Facebook page and the Tewantin Noosa Facebook page.
