Sam Bubb in action during Country Ashburton’s premier match with Cashmere last weekend. Photo supplied.After a rude reality check, Ashburton’s premier players need to get back on their feet as they hit the road today.

Country Ashburton were outclassed by premier tennis heavyweights Cashmere last weekend, and Jack Tiller and co need a response as pleasantries are resumed today at Elmwood.

The Mid Cantabrians have held on to third spot in the league, despite being swept 5-0 by a dominant Cashmere club in Ashburton on Saturday.

There is bound to be friendly fire again, with Tiller up against his old club.

Ashburton got the result back in round two four matches to two, however Elmwood will be thirsty for reprisals as they sit a solitary point behind Ashburton on the ladder.

The Merivale-based club were at their clinical best last week, dropping just the one set en route to a comprehensive team win over Shirley.

That may mean both teams head in to today with contrasting levels of confidence.

Country Ashburton hope this is not the case, as they look to get back on the horse in Christchurch today.

Back in Mid Canterbury and open grade and junior interclub returns to the court today for the final matchups of round two.

Team Yonex plays league leaders Team Wilson while Team Babolat faces Team Head.

By Adam Burns © The Ashburton Guardian - 12 December 2020