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Gallery | Tatura Lawn Tennis Club hosts another successful Labour Day tournament

By Marcus Beeck

Mar 10, 2025

Tatura's Mark Brisbane gets low in his return. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

There were drop shots and sizzling serves galore at Tatura on Sunday.

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Tatura Lawn Tennis Club held its annual Labour Day tournament at the weekend, with eager participants travelling from across the east coast of Australia to partake.

Saturday was the singles, veteran doubles and wooden racquet challenge events before dinner and music as players enjoyed partied into the night.

Sunday was the pairs matches, with the club reporting via its social media that it was a record day for entrants in the doubles.

Teams were busy up and down the court, ducking, weaving, forehand smashing and backhand slicing.

Meanwhile, Monday featured mixed doubles events to finish off the tournament and the long weekend.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit was busy alongside the Tatura Lawn Tennis Club courts on Sunday capturing the doubles action.

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Byron Bay's Amy Shoesmith keeps an eye on her opponents. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Byron Bay's Tim Lanyon reaches out. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Melbourne's Amanda Hassett gets to the drop of the ball. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Bendigo's Terry Smith waits patiently to send back a blistering return. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Bendigo's Michael Smyth stretches high into the sky. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Tatura's John Doolan enjoyed his time on the court. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Yarrawonga's Amy Lairson looked stealthy in her black-on-black-on-black combo. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Tatura's Andrew Clement takes a breather. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Tatura's Paddy Kerrins fires a shot back at his opponent. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Melbourne's Simone Weston lines up her serve. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Melbourne's Justin Smith used his feet well on the court. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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