Our very own Barney Fitzpatrick having a hit with the one and only Roger Federer at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Federer was visiting the Rafa Nadal Academy to help with the great unveiling and set aside alittle time to have a hit with some of the RNA players. It’s great to see a world superstar interacting with players who have …
Leicester Grade 5
This weekend, Elizabeth Safonkina played in grade 5 event in Leicester. She had a very convincing run of wins to get to the final, beating her opponents 4-1 4-0, 4-0 4-0 and 4-1 4-1. Elizabeth then played an 8.2 in the final, and despite a few double faults, still managed to beat her opponent 4-1 4-1. Well done Elizabeth!
Charlotte Represents Yorkshire
Last weekend saw Charlotte Margetson of Thongsbridge Tennis Club represent the Yorkshire U12 girls team. They were playing in division 1 of the 12 Counties tournament and played against teams from Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. The team consisted of Jessica Dawson, Savannah Dada-Mascoll, Charlotte and Millie Skelton. Charlotte played 3 matches, winning 2 out of 3 and helping the Yorkshire …
Charlotte Stars at The Wirral
This week Charlotte Margetson took part in a grade 3, under 12 tennis event at The Wirral Tennis Club. Charlotte drew the number 3 seed in her first round but came out on top with a strong 6-2, 6-2 win. Her next match was in the quarter-finals. Again, Charlotte played some intense tennis against the left hander and won with …
Blast from the Past
Blast from the Past Believe it or not this is what the clubhouse looked like in 1924! Don’t they look smart in their shirt, ties and jackets and the ladies in their hats!
Men’s Team Tennis report by Steve Harvey-Franklin
The 2014 season kicks off with new challenges. The coaches have stepped down from the league, to give the rest of us mortals a bit more playing time. The men’s squads now numbers some 75 members across 6 teams. It’s great to see so many members wanting to play competitively and wanting to represent the club, together with the box …
Social Tennis – June 2014 Trial
Club nights (Social Tennis) to start 6:00pm Wednesday and Thursday During June, we would appreciate your feedback on the social tennis trial and also in getting more members playing more of the time. Social Tennis is FREE to members. Thursday Beginners Social 6pm -7pm onwards with Alistaire starting June 12th. Beginners on court 6 with a coach for the 1st …
Huddersfield (HADTL) Ladies Tennis League – Lisa Edgar
Our Capitanos: Past and Present Our season started in eanest on Monday April 28th but lots had taken place before then, starting with choosing our 6 new captains (brave souls): Georgina, Kay, Fran, Michelle/Louisa (never to be separated!), Amanda and the inimitable Debbie.
Coaches Korner: Nick Fitzpatrick & Georgina
Isaac Ezro will be joining us as a coach from September for one year before going to university. David White retires after 40 plus years of association with the club, all as a member and some as a coach. We wish David all the best in his retirement. Barney Fitzpatrick is to represent GB again at the end of June …
Charlotte and Dominic hit the finals!
Charlotte Margetson had her first Green tournament win in the grade 4 Winter County Tour at Wrexham last week. As no.1 seed she had a bye in the 1st round, had a relatively easy semi-final but had to fight hard in the final against Amy Humphries. Her opponent hit hard and consistently and Charlotte did well to stay calm after …