Lane and Ellis Win on Final Day -Wellington 12s

Sam Lane capped of a great 12s Nationals by defeating Fellow South Canterbury junior Lawrence Darling in the final of the 5th and 6th playoffs 6-3 6-2. Lane went into the match with a "game plan" and stuck to it playing smart tennis mixed with control and agression to gain his first win over Darling.Yesterday the boys combined together and went down to 3rd seeds Kyle Butters and Tai Durie 6-3 6-4 in a hard hitting final of the boys doubles.Lane with his wins in Wellington will no doubt rise in the National Top Dog rankings and will be pressing for New Zealand selection with further strong performances that he acheived during this weeks 12s event.Annabel Ellis had lost to Gabrielle Coates the last couple of times they had played however Ellis turned the tables this time and stopped Coates run against her with a strong 6-2 7-6 to win the playoff for 7th in the 12s girls event.All players should be very proud of their efforts at a National Event.

Results of Maindraw Finals: Alex Klintcharov[1], Auckland, AK d. Kiranpal Pannu[2], Wellington, WN 6-0;6-2; Pang Suwanaposee[1], Christchurch, CB d. Paige Hourigan[2], Wanganui, WG 6-1;6-1