Gallery | Thrillers galore in round seven of Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association

The match promised to be tight — the two sides were ranked second (Average Joes) and third (The Valley) in division one — and didn’t disappoint.

The fixture, held at Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club, started with both sides winning a set each.

Luke Dixon’s victory over Zach Ranson in the second rubber was particularly thrilling, with Dixon winning the set for The Valley 7-8.

Average Joes responded well, winning the next two sets convincingly before The Valley’s Hope Curtis-McDonald returned serve — literally and figuratively — to cut the lead to 3-2.

The Valley tied the score at four sets apiece after winning the opening two doubles rubbers, keeping the derby a see-sawing affair.

With a 6-5 set lead heading into the last rubber, it was Rohde against Rohde as Will took on Ella in a doubles contest.

Ella was able to secure the set, 5-8, alongside Luke Turcato for The Valley, however, it was Will and teammate Ellie Mifka who got the last laugh as Average Joes won the match 6-79 to 6-72.

Up the road in the other division one contest, Numurkah Warriors secured a tight, upset victory over Velvet Tigers at Nathalia.

Ladder leader Velvet Tigers were left to ponder what could have been as they dropped points at home to bottom-of-the-table Numurkah.

The visitor won the match 6-68 to 6-75.

In division two, Tatura Monsoons defeated Kyabram Bombers 6-61 to 5-50 and Shepparton Lawn Blues beat Numurkah Raiders 4-48 to 7-66 on the road.

Cobram Crocs also secured a victory in enemy territory as they defeated Nathalia 5-58 to 6-61.

Shepparton Lawn Demons dominated during their win over Tatura Quakes, the scoreline finished 8-74 to 3-53 in the Demons’ favour.

Meanwhile, McEwen Reserve defeated Euroa Blue 7-71 to 4-63.

McEwen Reserve remains on top of the division two ladder with an eight-point lead over second-placed Monsoons.