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Sports reports: Alex Bolt advances to final rounds at Wimbledon qualifying

Plus final round scores for the rifle championships, Tailem Bend Football Club snag first win of the season, and River Murray netball and Murray Bridge soccer scores.

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Jun 26, 2024 — 3 min read

Alex Bolt, pictured playing at Adelaide in January. Photo: Mark Brake/Getty Images

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Alex Bolt advances to final rounds at Wimbledon qualifying

A Murray Bridge local has advanced to the final round in the Wimbledon 2024 men’s qualifying singles competition.

Alex Bolt, who was only elevated into the draw 10 minutes before his first-round match two days ago, is now one win away from completing a successful qualifying campaign.

Continuing to make the most of his alternate spot, Bolt scored a commanding 6-1 6-4 victory today against German Rudolf Molleker.

The world No.234 tallied 31 winners, including 11 aces, in the swift 60-minute encounter.

“I lost to him in Canberra (in January), so I knew it was going to be tough,” Bolt said.

This effort propels Bolt into the final round of a Grand Slam qualifying draw for the first time since the US Open in 2018.

Conditions weren’t as sunny last weekend for the shooters. Photo: Murray Bridge Rifle Club/Facebook

Final round of the 600-metre championships

Eight shooters have braved the cold conditions to compete in the final round of the Murray Bridge Rifle Club’s annual championship from 600 metres.

Andrew Heard led the way in Target Rifle, narrowly defeating Robert Paech by a point, 99.09 to 98.12.

Heard was helped by a possible 50.04 in his second round.

In F-Class, several high scores were shot, including a possible 60.04 from Ian Elston in Open.

A 59.04 from Gordon Harrison in Standard, and 58s from Nicole Edwards and Mark Nesti in FTR and Sporting.

Elston also shot a 58 in his first round giving him the off-rifle win with 118.09, four points ahead of the field.

However, Edwards final score of 114.09 was enough to overtake Elston in the handicap 130.1 to 128.9.

The club has a spare next week before it meets to compete in the Cranwell-15 Trophy on July 6 when it also holds its AGM.

Tailem Bend get their first win this year over Mannum Roos. Photo: Jubba Photography/Facebook.

Tailem Bend secure their first win of the season

Mypolonga 8.7 (55) lost to Jervois 11.9 (75)

Mypo best: Patrick Davies, Riley Robinson, Jack Kluske, Samuel Martin, Jordan Hein
Jervois best: Joshua Scott, Peter Zarantonello, Harry Barnett, Luke Kluske, Lachlan Thomas

Imperials 8.9 (57) defeated Southern Mallee 7.10 (52)

Imps best: William Crane, James Clarke, Dustin Inglis, Louis De Michele, Sean Samblich
Suns best: Ben Moroney, Josh Smithson, Thomas Keough, Nick Hyde, Jarryd Brown

Ramblers 7.6 (48) lost to Coorong Cats 9.5 (59)

Ramblers best: Oscar Merrett, Jack Lewis, Alex Pfeiffer, Malakai Kartinyeri, Mack Wenske, Nathan Fullgrabe
Cats best: Angus Weir, Chad Kennett, Henry Turner, Nicholas Croser, Rory Lehmann

Tailem Bend 11.15 (81) defeated Mannum 7.9 (51)

Tailem best: Sam White, Nick Westhoff, Brodie Edwards, Thomas Mickan, Kylan Krueger-Gould
Mannum best: Matthew Weistra, Levi Krause, Mitchell Heward, Bryce Jaensch, Blake Tabe