The pressure’s on for the world’s top eight tennis players who will be battling it out at the ATP World Tour finals in London between 15-22 November 2015. But they’re not the only ones whose performance is being watched very closely. 30 boys and girls, known as ball kids, have been specially trained to be on court and around their …
Thongsbridge Junior Open 2014
The Thongsbridge Tennis Club hosted its annual grade 3 Junior Open Tournament in the first week of March. Despite the tournament taking place outside the school holidays in most regions, the entry was once again high, and over 530 matches were played by the final Sunday. The Thongsbridge Tennis Club has the largest junior training programme in the region. All …
Thongsbridge Juniors keep up the pace!
The last weekend in September saw the mini tennis closed club championship at the Thongsbridge Tennis Club. This year was no different to the previous years. Great entry of 47 boys and girls, all taking part in the various training programmes, competed in the 8U, 9U and 10U age groups. The youngest winner in the 8U category was Tommy Vale, …
Netting Success On All Points Of The Compass
With the new season now underway, Thongsbridge juniors are travelling far and wide in search of high quality competition, and have made a promising start to the summer events. Chapel Allerton’s Easter tournament in Leeds produced 2 Thongsbridge champions, with Barney Fitzpatrick winning the under 12s, and Steph Carter the under 14s. Dominic Vesely came 7th in the under 9s. …
Thongsbridge Juniors Shine On Home Turf
As the eighth annual Thongsbridge Open got underway, there was much excitement and anticipation, with many of the club’s young stars showing superb form over the winter season. As always, this prestigious event attracted talent from the length and breadth of the country, with the club giving a warm welcome to the 356 entrants. There were an impressive 38 players …
Steph’s Success
Thongsbridge youngster, Steph Carter’s hard work is coming to fruition, with this stylish player producing some superb tennis in the under 14s winter regional tour event in Carnegie Tennis Centre, Leeds. Steph saw off some strong opposition, and took the winner’s medal, without even dropping a set. The impressive cohort of under 9s players have been keeping busy, attending an …