Tennis Players Take Centre Stage

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Tennis is one of the racket sports at the 2026 AIMS Games, with matches being held at Gordon Spratt and Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club. More than 224 players are competing throughout the week. Singles matches are taking place from Monday to Wednesday, while doubles matches begin on Thursday and continue until Friday.

Two girls from Mount Intermediate shared their thoughts about playing singles and doubles tennis. One said she preferred doubles because she enjoyed playing with her friends. Her friend had a different opinion and said she preferred singles because playing alone can make it easier to know where to go and what to do.

The different choices show that players can enjoy tennis for different reasons. Doubles can be a chance to work together and spend time with friends, while singles allows players to focus on their own game. With doubles matches still to come, the players will have more opportunities to enjoy the competition and support their teammates.

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