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Tennis: Serpentine Jarrahdale teen has eyes on winning Pizzey Cup for WA

Ben SmithComment News

SERPENTINE Jarrahdale tennis player Matthew De Groot is looking forward to representing Western Australia at the Pizzey Cup.

The 17 year-old will represent the state at School Sports Australia’s National Championship for Tennis after a strong showing at the selection tournament.

De Groot will form part of a 16-person Western Australian under-18 squad, which travelled to Victoria to compete last week.

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The Jarrahdale Grammar School student said he was confident of a good showing and hoped he could help the WA team secure the trophy.

“I want to perform at my best and play to my best for the state; I’ve been playing good tennis lately and think I can perform well (in Victoria),” he said.

Despite being a big Roger Federer fan, De Groot said he had developed his own unique game over the years.

“I’m more of a baseliner, but I’m also big server; I rely on it a lot,” he said.

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