LIVERPOOL-BORN tennis star Ken Skupski took time out from his busy programme to pay a visit to his home club at the weekend.

Liverpool Echo

The funeral of Georgina Clark, who died on February 28 at the age of 70, took place on Friday March 12 at the St Ann's Church, Kingston-Upon-Thames attended by her family and friends from the world of tennis.

TENNIS facilities at a Haringey park will benefit from a £300,000 grant.

By Elizabeth Pears, Haringey Independent

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has thrown it full weight behind the inaugural London Tennis Show which opens its doors at the ExCel Exhibition Centre for three days on April 30, with free entry for club members pre-registering on http://www.londontennisshow.com/ before April 17.

Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has urged British tennis not to go to "war with itself" as the fall-out continues from last weekend's Davis Cup defeat in Lithuania.

Simon Lewis, Press Association

Ealing's Will to Win Tennis Centre at Lammas Park was yesterday awarded ‘Beacon' status in recognition of its high quality fun affordable tennis programme.

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BUDDING Andy Murrays can hone their serving skills at a revamped Quarry bank Tennis Club.

Halesowen News

Tennis in the area received a substantial boost last week after new floodlights were unveiled at the Buckhurst Hill Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club thanks to a joint investment from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and club contribution.

The owner of a Grade-II-listed cottage has been ordered to soundproof his private tennis court after neighbours complained that grunting players would disrupt their summer garden parties.

By Heidi Blake, telegraph.co.uk

Swansea Council officials have met with users of Swansea Tennis Centre to discuss the long-term future of the facility, which could be forced to shut due to spending cuts.

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Can any lessons be learnt from the humiliating iand embarrassing defeat at the hands of Lithuania? I'm sure they can but I'm equally confident that they won't, writes Henry Wancke. Picture Fotosports International

Planning permission is the bane of every club who wishes to improve facilities. Even Tony Blair has problems with the beaurocrats of County Hall as recently reported in the Daily Mail

Waste firm donates £50,000 to resurface Peterhead courts

By Jamie Buchan, The Press & Journal

The summer Revite^® programme has gained in popularity over recent years, with many customers realising the benefits of introducing an annual or bi-annual Revite^® to complement their existing maintenance programme. Jonathan Gunn, Technical Manager at Technical Surfaces answers some of the recent questions he has been asked.

Tennis Club Members can obtain free entry to the London Tennis Show.