A nail-biter is being predicted for the Wairarapa Tennis Association's regional one grand final between Gladstone and Masterton at the Masterton Tennis Centre tomorrow.
Remarkably, it will be the first time this season that any of the three teams contesting this season's premier grade - Opaki being the third - have met each other in direct competition.
This is because all qualifying games were played under a league system where points were awarded on an individual basis and where players from different clubs were often teamed up for doubles.Winners received the same number of points for their respective clubs.
Whether this format will remain in vogue for next season remains to be seen with one possibility being that regional one matches will be staged midweek to encourage more teams to enter; a move which would require some games to be played under lights.
Neither Gladstone or Masterton are claiming favouritism for tomorrow's match, with both camps suggesting it should go right to the wire.