Tennis fever is set to bounce into town as Wimbledon is with us once more, and whatever the weather tennis will be played.
It’s day 7 and Laura Robson, who was bidding to become the first British woman to reach the quarter-finals at SW19 since Jo Durie in 1984, has been knocked out in the forth round. Serena Williams lost to Sabine Lisicki, as Andy Murray takes to the centre court this afternoon to take on Mikhail Youzhny and defend British pride.
Wimbledon is the is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and has been played since 1877. It is considered to be the most prestigious of all the four Grand Slams and is the only one to be played on the traditional grass.
There is a strict all-white-apparel rule – Roger Federer somewhat upset the traditionalists during his first round match by sporting bold orange soles on his white trainers! The fashion police were called in – busted!
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If the likes of Murray and Federer are inspiring you to dust off your racket and get into the swing of things, then why not seek out one of these top tennis clubs where you can find tennis lessons to help you get ahead of your game.
LONDON
- With tennis programmes in Wandsworth, Putney, Clapham and Herne Hill/Brixton, Lifetime Tennis was established with the aim to provide local communities with tennis playing opportunities at facilities which were otherwise not being used to their potential. Offering junior and adult lessons, they also run Community Projects which aim to provide affordable playing opportunities to locals who might not normally participate in the sport.
- Located in central London, Ealing Lawn Tennis Club boasts three award-winning competitive tennis coaches who teach lessons for tennis players of all abilities. Offering both individual and group sessions, tennis coaching at Ealing Lawn is an ideal location to improve tennis techniques, learn from other players and become more competitive.
NORTH EAST
- Yarm Tennis Club has been in existence since 1921 and over the years has grown in stature and reputation as one of the region’s leading outdoor tennis clubs. With a strong junior membership and teams playing regionally at all levels, the club caters for all standards of player.
NORTH WEST
- Located just 10 minutes from the city of Liverpool, Rainford Tennis Club is a fantastic facility offering play on hard courts, shale courts and tarmac courts in a local park, where the coaching team run community tennis sessions for adults and children.
YORKSHIRE & HUMBER
- Based close by St. Chad’s Church in Far Headingley,Leeds, St. Chad’s Tennis Club is renowned for its friendly, social atmosphere and welcomes people to try a club session before joining. They also host plenty of social events around the calendar.
EAST MIDLANDS
- Renowned for its friendliness, the Magdala Tennis Club is one of the oldest in Nottingham. It has 3 all-weather “carpet” courts and 2 hard courts, with ladies club play on Monday evenings; men on Tuesday evenings and mixed social tennis on Thursday evenings.
WEST MIDLANDS
- The Pershore Tennis Club in Worcestershire gives all members, whatever their tennis ability, the opportunity to join in with similarly skilled players. They also have specific sessions for non-members to go along and try tennis out.
EAST OF ENGLAND
- Situated in Essex, the Billericay Lawn Tennis Club has been in existence for over 50 years and is now thriving with over 300 members, encouraging competitive and social play.
SOUTH WEST
- The Exmouth Lawn Tennis Club in Devon boasts 4 grass and 3 hard courts, with social events, taster sessions and new members welcome whatever the season.
SOUTH EAST
- Totally Tennis offers three fantastic tennis facilities in Basingstoke: War Memorial Park, Stratton Park, and Hampshire Court. They run full coaching programmes at all three of our facilities, offering tennis coaching to all ages and ability levels.
SCOTLAND
- The scenic Meadows City Tennis Club in Edinburgh offers social and competitive tennis for adults and juniors, with the adult club aimed at players of intermediate level.
WALES
A very friendly and well established club based in the heart of Radyr village, Radyr Lawn Tennis Club is situated approximately 6 miles north of Cardiff. The club has 10 courts in total, with 7 hard courts and 3 floodlit Tiger Turf courts. The club is also host to the 2nd biggest event in Welsh Junior Tennis, ‘The Radyr Open’ which is held during the school summer holidays.
Feeling inspired to book yourself – or maybe the kids – tennis lessons? There’s no need to invest in an expensive pair of specialist tennis shoes just yet – but a good pair of trainers is a must! Let us know if you’ve been watching wimbledon and if you’re booking tennis lessons in the comments below!
