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Four Warkworth-based Lower Northland Tennis Seniors competed in the New Zealand Seniors Tennis Championships in Auckland last month, winning four gold medals.
A total of 240 players, aged from 35 to 85 years, competed overall including players from Japan, China, Brazil, the United States, Australia and Great Britain, as well players from throughout NZ.
Play was spread across five Auckland clubs – Parnell, St Heliers, Kohimarama, Mission Bay and Remuera.
David Theyers and Gloria Wilmot played in the 75+ age group, with David winning gold in the men’s doubles and mixed doubles, and Gloria winning gold in the women’s doubles. Gloria also won two silver medals in singles and mixed doubles.
Debbie Martin won her first-ever gold medal in the 50+ mixed doubles, to complete a successful tournament for the Warkworth players.
Lower Northland Seniors Club secretary Bev Billington said that it was unfortunate that the fourth local player, Paul White, had to retire injured.
