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Top 190s tennis in Umtentweni

The weather was perfect.

Round three of the Ugu Tennis Association’s 190s tournament has come and gone, with some exciting matches played on a beautiful late winter day at Umtentweni Tennis Club.

In the A section, Smash Masters and Dirt Trackers had the spectators cheering with some thrilling rallies.

Colin Barker (Dirt Trackers).

On the court next to them, Surf & Volley were made to run and run and then run some more against Salt & Twitters, with Martyn Nagtegaal’s drop shots and lobs a challenge most are not used to.

Since setting his mind on becoming number one in his age group in South Africa, his form has been exceptional.

Foxy Norton (Racquet Scientists).

The final round playoffs take place at Uvongo TC on Saturday, August 29.

The gold medal match between Salt & Twitters and Smash Masters will be great to watch.

The Dirt Trackers and Surf & Volley teams will play for the bronze medal.

Pete Hind (Net Ninjas).

In the B section playoffs, the gold final is between Kiss My Ace and Ball Boys.

Bronze will be between Net Ninjas and Aces & Laces.

Baseline Bandits and Lord of the Strings play the third placed qualifiers match.

Spelo Pakati (Aces & Laces).

Round 3 results:
Smash Masters beat Dirt Trackers 44-30.
Salt & Twitters beat Surf & Volley 59-16.
Aces & Laces beat Ball Boys 40-36.
Kiss My Ace beat Racquet Scientists 45-29.
Net Ninjas beat Baseline Bandits 41-34.

LOG
A Section
Salt & Twitters 140
Smash Masters 115
Dirt Trackers 89
Surf & Volley 85

Tarryn Sol (Kiss My Ace).

B Section
(Springboks)
Kiss My Ace 138
Net Ninjas 125
Baseline Bandits 100
Racquet Scientists 85

(Proteas)
Ball Boys 85
Aces & Laces 80
Lord of the Strings 59

Brendan Els (Smash Masters).
Nigel Wareing (Aces & Laces).

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