THE forecast of good weather only adds to the expected enjoyment as hundreds of tennis players from across the country descend on Myrtleford this week and next for Myrtleford Tennis Club's 36th annual Easter Tournament.
Club president Peter Ternes said it was shaping up to be a great event, with four full days of court action from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
He said the popularity of the event - being only one of five Eater events on grass courts in Victoria - had seen entries booked out within an hour of opening in the seniors, and three days for the juniors.
"It was our fastest ever booking," he said.
"We've got 126 entries for the junior matches, with 96 players, Victoria-wide, who'll play at the McNamara Reserve courts.
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"We've got 476 entries for the senior games, with 319 players registered, and they'll play on the lawn courts.
"We'll play from 8am until dark, across all four days of Easter (Friday to Monday)."
Mr Ternes said the event helps keep the club financially viable.
"It helps keep the club alive," he said, noting that it also contributed significantly to the local economy.
Of the club's 150 members, some 10 senior and 34 junior players will compete this weekend.
Spence Reynolds, who started in the club's ‘Ready, Set, Go’ tennis program, is looking forward to competing in the junior competitions over Easter.
"I feel good about the upcoming matches...I like a challenge, and I love tennis and I try to be the best I can be," he enthused.
Fellow juniors Lexie Piazza and Harriet Earl would love to be future champion, with both admiring the feats achieved by Ash Barty.
“My favourite part about tennis is I get to play with my friends," said Harriet, who is teaming up with Lexie in the doubles.
