Daphne Fancutt Shield

Waverley Tennis wins Daphne Fancutt Shield 2019

The Daphne Fancutt Shield is held every year for associations in Victoria and one from Queensland. It is played over one week end and provides players with the opportunity to represent their team in a team environment. The selection of athletes is based on merit within each association. Our team comprised of Andrew Ilett and Chiara Antonacci (18 & Under), Viktor Sirucek, Sam Kim, Prisha Baliga, Jennifer McDonald (16 & Under), Joshua Huang, Matthew Thach, Leona Doan, Nithesa Selvaraj (14 & Under).  Team Managers were Lyn Gillen & Del Samuel.

Waverley Tennis regained the title by winning 5 matches, 55 sets, 393 games, followed by:

(2) Fancutt Junior Tennis Club QLD with 3 matches, 49 sets, 378 games,;

(3) Eastern Region Tennis with 3 matches, 47 sets, 353 games;

(4) North Suburban with 3 matches, 42 sets, 333 games;

(5) North Eastern Juniors 1 match, 22 sets, 250 games; and

(6) Peninsula Tennis with 0 matches, 10 sets, 173 games.

It was a great tournament enjoyed by all players, parents and spectators