ON Saturday, April 29 the Bright Tennis Club held their annual Junior Club Championships in perfect autumn conditions.

Three divisions were contested in a round robin format.

A special mention goes to Tom Russell, who was awarded the Gwen Jameson Award for his contribution to the club over the last 12 months.

Girls 14 and under winner Riley Turner rallied extremely well defeating last year's winner Amelie Kerr 6–4 in a very close match providing great spectator viewing.

Turner won all three matches in the round robin format also overcoming Renae Blake (6–4) and Ingrid Barnard (6–5) in what was match of the day.

Barnard was a worthy runner–up, with two match wins for the day.

The boys 14 years and under division was the largest division of the day – well done to participants Elliott Ford, Audie Whyte, Luke Carey, Lachlan Russell and Harry Dudley.

Russell and Whyte were the best performers on the day with Russell outplaying his opponents winning all four sets and defeating runner–up Whyte 6–4 in a very close, hard fought battle.

The boys 16 and under champion was Tom Russell, who played the best of three sets defeating Nic Carey 6–1, 6–1.

The Senior Club Championship will be held this Sunday, May 7, commencing at 12pm.

This will include the Men's and Ladies Singles and Mixed Doubles competitions.

The Ladies and Men's doubles competition will be held later in the year to kick off the 2023/2023 season in October.