Echo | Tennis

Juniors get a taste of Grand Slam fun

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:00 +0000

THE Australian Open came to David Lloyd Southend at the weekend as promising junior players recreated a Grand Slam-themed tournament.

Thorpe edge clear at top

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

THORPE Bay’s first team pulled three points clear of Rayleigh at the top of Leigh & Westcliff Men’s Division One, although the Watchfield Road club have a match in hand on the top dogs.

Judge gives tour positive verdict

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:40:00 +0000

BILLERICAY’S Leanne Judge could not hide her delight after getting up close and personal with the cream of world tennis — and former England captain Rio Ferdinand — at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

Hard juniors show their class

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +0000

YOUNGSTERS from Westcliff Hardcourts tennis club turned in a strong performance at the Garons Tennis Academy tournament.

Ball girl can’t wait to meet hero Nadal

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0000

BILLERICAY’S Leanne Judge admits her chance to get up close and personal with tennis superstars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals cannot come quick enough.

Joanna makes history with GP triumph

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +0100

JOANNA Rimmington put her name into the Southend & District LTA record books by becoming the first girl to win the association’s 10 and under grand prix.