The first weekend of the 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top at Mount Maunganui came to a close today.
In the women’s event, first seeds Alice Zeimann and Shaunna Polley took home first place and the gold without dropping a set in their four games. Alice and Shaunna would overcome Kalea Norton and Danielle Quigley (2-0, 21-14, 21-10) in the final.
Third place in the women's event went to Kiana Stevenson and Maria Hanabadi who defeated Meile Rose Green and Katie Sadlier (2-0, 21-13, 22-20) in the 3rd/4th match.
In the men’s event, first seeds Brad Fuller and Alani Nicklin claimed they used their semifinal victory as a rhythm and confidence builder to support their performance in the final. Which saw Brad and Alani come away victorious against second seeds John McManaway and Tom Reid (2-0, 21-18, 21-17).
Third place in the men’s event went to Tom Hartles and Ben O'Dea who overcame Martin Kaufer and Ty Landers (2-0, 22-20, 21-16) in the 3rd/4th match.
Results
GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top
Mount Maunganui Main Beach, 19-21 Janaury
Men’s Premier
1st / Gold - Brad Fuller & Alani Nicklin
2nd / Silver - John McManaway & Tom Reid
3rd / Bronze - Tom Hartles & Ben O'Dea
Women’s Premier
1st / Gold - Alice Zeimann & Shaunna Polley
2nd / Silver - Kalea Norton & Danielle Quigley
3rd / Bronze - Kiana Stevenson & Maria Hanabadi
Full draw and results (LINK)
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Dates Coming Up
January 26 - 28 Auckland
February 9-11 Christchurch
February 16-18 (FINALS) Mt Maunganui
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