After starting the tie at 2pm, Spence (Waimairi) and Meredith (Cashmere) were the last two on court at 9.30pm with the title in the balance in their second set tie-breaker. "It was probably the best tie I’ve ever been a part of whether it was national junior events, school tennis, college tennis or interclub," said Spence. Spence went down an early break, but battled back to win 9-7 and give Waimairi their second straight title. Knackered and with the tie already decided, they opted to go to the pub instead of playing out the match. The win also completed a double for Waimairi after the club won the women’s interclub final earlier in the day.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2020 01:18 UTC