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Honorary Treasurer

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Trustees

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2024 Winter Wiltshire Competition Calendar

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WILTSHIRE TENNIS COACH BURSARY SCHEME

Volunteering opportunities at LTA major events

2 weeks ago
An exciting Volunteer opportunity. Apply to Volunteer at an LTA Tennis Event this summer: https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/event-vacancies/ The LTAs Major Event Programme comes

Holt Sports Court secures Walking Tennis funding!

2 weeks ago
Holt Sports Courts (HSRC) is delighted to announce they have secured grant funding for 12 months of walking tennis coaching

Unlock your Wheelchair Tennis Potential

3 weeks ago
Following a successful Paris 2024 Paralympic Games where Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won Gold in the Men’s Doubles, completing

Funding opportunity for talented athletes

3 weeks ago
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR TALENTED ATHLETES IN BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET AND SWINDON The GLL Sport Foundation is an athlete

2025 Regional Disability Tennis Competition Calendar

4 weeks ago
LEARNING DISABILITY Date EventVenue22nd – 23rd February Leeds Learning Disability Tennis Tournament | LTA – Tennis for BritainJCCS Tennis Centre 8th – 9th

2025 Winter competition calendar – Avon, Hampshire & IOW, Sussex & Wiltshire

4 weeks ago
This Winter Competition Guide has been designed to support you in finding County and Local Tour events in your area

2024 Senior Mens Report

2 months ago
Regular weekly practices have continued to be held throughout the year at Swindon’s Delta Indoor Tennis Centre on Monday lunchtimes

2024 Padel County Championships

2 months ago
It was the inaugural Wiltshire Padel County Championships which was kidly hosted by Padel4All at Bassett Down. Whilst the storm

Obituary: Peter Mockridge

2 months ago
We are sad to report the death at the age of 89 of Peter Mockridge, a stalwart of Wiltshire tennis

Play Your Way To Wimbledon Competition – player reports

3 months ago
Play Your Way to Wimbledon Competition – Adults Competition by Will Knight The Play your Way to Wimbledon event is

12U County Cup Reports

5 months ago
The Wiltshire 12U Teams played in the LTA County Cup over the weekend of 14th and 15th September. The boys

2024 Adult County Championships

5 months ago
Following the success of the Wiltshire Junior County Championships we headed to Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club in September for the

Wiltshire 35’s Ladies County Report

5 months ago
The Wiltshire Ladies O35’s team of Helen Benton, Sarah Hosking, Alexandra Melhuish, Emma Morrell and Karina Weedon gathered at Devonshire

2024 Junior County Championships

5 months ago
Our 2024 Junior Championships had a bit of a revamp with the introduction of our junior picnic, doubles pizza day

Wiltshire Men’s County Cup 35s – Report

6 months ago
The Wiltshire Men’s County Cup 35s team delivered a strong performance in this year’s competition, finishing joint top of their

Quarry Road Tennis Courts in Swindon are formally reopened

6 months ago
The Quarry Road Tennis Courts next to the Town Gardens in Swindon have been formally reopened following extensive refurbishment. This

Wiltshire Men and Ladies County Cup Reports

6 months ago
The Wiltshire Mens and Ladies teams played the LTA Summer County Cup from 22nd – 26th July 2024. The Men

Walking Tennis Programme a success at Holt Sports

6 months ago
Holt Sports Court held a series of six walking tennis sessions, using funding from Wiltshire Tennis, over a period of

LTA Tennis Foundation Annual Report

7 months ago
The LTA have released the LTA Tennis Foundation’s (LTA TF) Annual Report which showcases the work and impact that the

Wiltshire Play Your Way to Wimbledon 14U Finals

7 months ago
It was back to Pewsey Tennis Club this year for the Junior Play Your Way to Wimbledon Wiltshire County Finals

Adult Road to Wimbledon Finals 2024

7 months ago
From the 5 teams we had last year to the 16 teams (8 mens and 8 ladies) it was all

LTA Safe to Play Annual Safeguarding Conference

8 months ago
On Saturday the 5th October in support of the NSPCC CPSU Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2024, the LTA

10U County Cup Reports

8 months ago
The Wiltshire County 10U teams competed at the LTA County Cup on 18th and 19th May. The Boys played at

Young Person Welfare Ambassador (YPWA) Programme

9 months ago
Last year the LTA piloted the Young Person’s Welfare Ambassador (YPWA) programme with 23 children and young people across England,

The LTA National Welfare Officer Induction Session

9 months ago
The LTA recently held the National Welfare Officer Induction session and had almost 200 attendees. The recording of this session

Babolat Ball Offer for Wiltshire Venues

9 months ago
We are pleased to confirm that Babolat are again offering all Registered tennis venues within the county of Wiltshire the

14U County Cup Reports

9 months ago
The Wiltshire County 14U teams competed at the LTA County Cup on 27th and 28th April. The Boys played at

Tennis Volunteer Community Group – Forthcoming events

9 months ago
The Tennis Volunteer Group is a Facebook community group for anyone who volunteers within a tennis venue including tennis clubs,

8U County Cup report

9 months ago
Our 8U County teams competed at the LTA 8U County Cup on Sunday 28th April in Southampton. BOYS REPORT The

Successful weekend for Swindon Padel teams at the National Ipadel Finals

10 months ago
On Saturday 13th April, two teams from Swindon’s Padel4All attended the national IPadel finals at Rocket Padel in Bristol. The

Sam Hull is a record breaker

10 months ago
Sam Hull, a tennis coach working mainly with Marshfield Tennis Club and more recently Biddestone Tennis Club and Men’s captain

Two Wiltshire Award winners become regional winners

10 months ago
Our very own Roger Henry has won the regional Lifetime Achievement award and Andrew Payne the Volunteer of the Year. 

Case Study – Marlborough Tennis New Pavilion

11 months ago
This case study covers the building of a new pavilion at Marlborough Tennis Club.

LTA Youth Schools – Teachers sign up now!

11 months ago
FREE training and a £250 reward voucher Designed specially for primary and secondary school teachers to support the curriculum. The

9U County Cup Report

11 months ago
Venue – Aldershot Tennis Centre Captains – Lewis Fletcher and Neil Watts Girls Team: Gabrielle, Mary, Lowri and Ava Boys

18U County Cup Reports

11 months ago
1st – 3rd March 2024 GIRLS GROUP : 4BVENUE: TAUNTONTEAM: Olivia, Rebecca, Georgia, Jessica, Tillie, Sophie, Matilda, EmilyCAPTAIN: BECKY WATTS

Swindon Pickleball Club

11 months ago
In the heart of Swindon, what started as a casual gathering among friends has blossomed into the thriving community that

Leo and Isla appear on CBBC!

11 months ago
Leo, one of our fantastic Wiltshire 9U Squad players and his older sister, Isla, recently appeared on CBBC! They were

Tennis Volunteer Facebook Group & Tennis Parents Community Facebook Group

11 months ago
The Tennis Volunteer Group is a Facebook community group for anyone who volunteers within a tennis venue including tennis clubs,

2023 Award Winners

12 months ago
Each year, the LTA Tennis Awards highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people across Britain.Launched in 2015 with the

Chippenham Deaf Students get expert Tennis Coaching

1 year ago
This term Sheldon Secondary School deaf and hard of hearing students began taking tennis lessons at Chippenham Tennis Club. They

Ramsbury Tennis Club – YPWA Junior Quiz Success

1 year ago
Report by Andrew Luo from Ramsbury Tennis Club: I am thrilled to share an update of the LTA Young Person’s

FREE online Qualification and CPD opportunity for Wiltshire coaches, venues and volunteers

1 year ago
Wiltshire Tennis are delighted to be offering the below qualification and CPD opportunity to all coaches, venues and volunteers. Wiltshire

Brilliant weekend for the Padel teams at Championships

1 year ago
Teams representing Wiltshire descended on Rocket Padel in Bristol on the weekend of the 18th/19th November to compete in the

Wiltshire Mini Tennis 8U Festival Report

1 year ago
Bright colours, children laughing, balls flying everywhere and captains cheering on their teams was the atmosphere at the Wiltshire Tennis

2023 Winter County Cup

1 year ago
The County Adult teams played in the LTA Winter County Cup event on 24th – 26th November 2023. The men’s

8U County Cup Reports

1 year ago
Group: A Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre Players Girls: Ava, Mia, Kate, Talluah Players Boys: Nathaniel, Felix, George, Scott Captain: Dave

Babolat Cup UK Finals 2023

1 year ago
The winners of our 12U County Championships qualified for Babolat Cup UK Finals 2023. Mia and Adhrit represented Wiltshire and

12U County Cup Reports

1 year ago
The 12U County Cup was held over the weekend of 16th & 17th September 2023. The girls competed at Bradfield

2023 Adult & Senior County Championships Report

1 year ago
We were delighted to be returning to Pewsey Tennis Club for the Wiltshire Adult County Championships which were played over

2023 Junior County Championships Report

1 year ago
Salisbury Tennis Club was the perfect setting for this years Wiltshire Junior County Championships in August.  With just over 100

Wiltshire Over 35’s Mens and Ladies County Cup Reports

1 year ago
LADIES REPORT The Ladies O35’s County team of Alexandra Melhuish, Helen Benton, Fiona O’Sullivan, Sarah Hosking, June Keen and Karina

Padel4All Ladies Team Success

1 year ago
For the second year in a row Padel4All ladies team(Bassett Down club) representing Wiltshire won the South West regional qualifying

Lewis Fletcher and Phoebe Suthers earn mixed doubles silver medal at 3rd World Deaf Tennis Championships

1 year ago
Wiltshire’s Lewis Fletcher and Phoebe Suthers (Elland, Yorkshire) have won their second successive World Deaf Tennis Championships mixed doubles silver

Five-strong Great Britain team, including Wiltshire’s Lewis Fletcher, set for 3rd World Deaf Tennis Championships in Crete

1 year ago
The LTA has named a team of five players, including 2019 medallists Esah Hayat, Wiltshire’s Lewis Fletcher and Phoebe Suthers,

Amazon Prime Video LTA Youth Girls

1 year ago
Prime Video LTA Youth Girls is designed to inspire thousands of girls to pick up a racket and try tennis

2023 – County Senior Ladies Report

1 year ago
Wiltshire Ladies had their most promising set of results across the age groups during the 2023 Senior County championships, securing

2023 – Senior Men’s Tennis Report

1 year ago
Five teams were entered for 2023 with team captains Hans Monahan (M55) & Mike Powell (M75 non-playing) continuing in post,

2023 Mens County Cup Report

2 years ago
Congratulations to the Wiltshire Mens County Cup team who are promoted to Division 5 after close final rubber matches against

2023 Ladies County Cup Report

2 years ago
Congratulations to the Wiltshire Ladies Team who gained promotion at their County Cup event in Manchester and will now play

Game On! Disability Tennis Performance Pathway Resource Guide

2 years ago
The LTA have recently launched a Disability Performance Pathway Resource Guide. This booklet is a resource for disabled players and

Great result for Wiltshire Mens 75 team

2 years ago
On Wednesday 21stJuly, our Wilts M75 team surpassed expectations against a strong Hampshire/Isle of Wight side which included two players

LTA Padel Newsletter – July

2 years ago
The July edition of the LTA Padel newsletter can be found below: padel-newsletter-july-2023Download

Wiltshire Disability Tennis Festival – 23rd August – Riverside TC

2 years ago
We are also hosting a Wiltshire Disability Tennis Festival which is open to players of all ages and abilities at

Wiltshire County Play Your Way to Wimbledon 14U County Finals

2 years ago
It was fitting to be running the Wiltshire County Play Your Way to Wimbledon 14u County Finals the weekend before

Play Your Way to Wimbledon Area Finals – Adults Doubles

2 years ago
Wiltshire were delighted to host the area finals for Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset with the event held at Salisbury Tennis

11U County Cup Reports

2 years ago
The Wiltshire 11U County teams competed at the LTA 11U County cup event over the weekend of 17th and 18th

10U County Cup reports

2 years ago
The 10U County Cup was held over the weekend of 20th and 21st May. The Wiltshire boys played at Royal

14U County Cup

2 years ago
The 14U County Cup was held over the weekend of 29th & 30th April. The girls competed in Torquay and

LTA 8U County Cup – Southampton

2 years ago
Date: Sunday 23rd April 2023Venue: SouthamptonCaptains: Lewis Fletcher and Catherine FletcherCounties in Groups: South Wales, Dorset and Hampshire and IOWBoys

LTA Youth Tennis Leader Course – delivery grants available to Wiltshire venues

2 years ago
Wiltshire Tennis are keen to support venues to develop their coaching workforce and bring more young people into the game

9U County Cup Reports

2 years ago
9U County CupVenue – SouthamptonGirls Captain – Lewis FletcherBoys Captain – Neil WattsBoys assistant Captain – Dave MorrisCounties – Wiltshire,

LTA partners with University of Kent’s Centre for Child Protection to launch Safeguarding Simulation

2 years ago
Please see the link below to the important interactive safeguarding simulation developed by the LTA in partnership with the University

Obituary: Graham Daniels

2 years ago
We are sad to report that Graham Daniels, a stalwart of Wiltshire tennis in the 1950s, died in January at

18U Girls and Boys Team battle well at County Cup

2 years ago
BOYSThe boys captained by Neil Watts and assisted by Will Baillie, played in Hull in Group 5A. The Boys battled

Wiltshire’s Millie Bissett named Freshman of The Week by the Atlantic Coast Conference!

2 years ago
Wiltshire’s Amelia Bissett, who is playing for Florida States has earned four total wins over the last weekend and has

Pewsey’s Martin and Jon’s 24hr Rally Against Cancer

2 years ago
On April 1st coaches Martin Wright and Jon Gregory from Pewsey Tennis Club will be attempting a 24hr tennis Marathon in

2022 Award Winners

2 years ago
Each year, the LTA Tennis Awards highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people across Britain.Launched in 2015 with the

Anti-Doping

2 years ago
What is Clean Sport?  Clean Sport is a sport without doping. We all have a responsibility within tennis to protect

Wiltshire Youth League & National League Summer

2 years ago
Youth League and National Summer League 2023 – Online Entries now OPEN  We are pleased to announce that entry for

Climate Action – Tennis Balls

2 years ago
The majority of tennis balls end up being dumped in landfill or even worse incinerated. To date very little recycling

12U County Cup Reports – September

2 years ago
12U Boys – Bideford Team – Harry, Andrew, Josh, Joel. JacobCaptain – Neil Little Day 1- The boys started against

LTA President’s Visit to Wiltshire

2 years ago
On 15th October, Wiltshire Tennis were delighted to welcome the LTA President, David Rawlinson, to the County. The day started

Wiltshire Tennis commits to the UN Sports for Climate Action

2 years ago
Wiltshire Tennis has committed to a net zero emissions target and have signed up the United Nations Sports for Climate

Parents in Tennis Month 2022

2 years ago
Get involved with informative online sessions which equip parents to support their child through their player journey. Ask questions, make

Over 35’s Mens County Cup Report

2 years ago
A newly formed Wiltshire Men’s team met up in Eastbourne for the 2022 LTA Over 35’s County Cup in mid-August. 

2022 Junior and Adult County Championships

2 years ago
Junior County Champs Royal Wootton Bassett Tennis Club and Delta Tennis Centre was the setting for the 2022 Wiltshire Junior

2022 – Senior Men’s Tennis Report

2 years ago
Men’s Over 35’s A newly formed Wiltshire Men’s team met up in Eastbourne for the 2022 LTA Over 35’s County

2022 – Senior Ladies Tennis Reports

2 years ago
With Covid restrictions lifted, all the Senior Ladies teams were again out representing Wiltshire in their respective age groups over

Tennis League Serves Up Lifelong Sport

2 years ago
When Tillie (Trowbridge Westbourne, aged 13), played doubles against Tessa McWhirter (Chippenham Park, aged 73) this week, the 60 year

The Roger Witt Memorial Garden

2 years ago
The Roger Witt Memorial Garden was designed and installed Chris & Natalie Haimes under the watchful eye of Jacky Witt

Wiltshire Welcomes Families from Ukraine

3 years ago
Two Ukrainian tennis playing families have recently been matched with sponsor families close to Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club under the

LTA Open Court Programme in Wiltshire

3 years ago
The LTA Open Court Programme is a national programme funded by Sport England and the LTA, which is delivered at

Regional Life Time Achievement Award – Neil Allen

3 years ago
Neil Allen from Swindon Tennis Centre was selected as the Regional Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award for the South

Play Your Way to Wimbledon – County Finals

3 years ago
It was a beautiful morning at Swindon Tennis Centre which was the setting for the 2022 Play Your Way to

11U County Cup Qualifying

3 years ago
11U Girls – Bristol Team: Mia, Pheobe, Nicole and OliviaCaptain – Lewis Fletcher On the weekend of 18th June – the

Wiltshire 10U boys team finish 5th at National Finals!

3 years ago
U10 National Finals were held at Bath Uni on 10 – 12th of June. Captain – Lewis Fletcher Team –

Emissions off-set

3 years ago
We are pleased to inform you that Wiltshire Tennis have signed up to Tree Nation.  Initially this will ensure our website

10U County Cup Qualifying – Boys qualify for Finals and Girls 2nd!

3 years ago
10U Boys County Cup Burnham-On-Sea Group E  A wonderful weekend for the boys with glorious weather. There were 6 counties

LTA 14U County Cup – 30th April & 1st May

3 years ago
GIRLS – TORQUAY – GROUP A Team: Olivia, Ella, Emily, Matilda, Sophie and Anya It was a great weekend all

Play Your Way to Wimbledon 2022

3 years ago
The Play Your Way to Wimbledon, powered by Vodafone, junior tournament (previously called Road to Wimbledon) gives most players under

Wiltshire represented in the LTA Tennis 2022 National Awards Finals!

3 years ago
Wiltshire are delighted to report that Neil Allen from Swindon Tennis Centre has been selected as the Regional Winner of

8U County Cup

3 years ago
The Wiltshire 8U team played in the 8U LTA County Cup event on Sunday 27th March at Southampton in Group

2022 Babolat Ball offer

3 years ago
We are pleased to confirm that Babolat are again offering all Registered tennis venues within the county of Wiltshire the

9U County Cup

3 years ago
The Wiltshire 9U team played in the 9U LTA County Cup event on Sunday 20th March at Southampton in Group

Swindon & District Tennis League off-set emissions

3 years ago
The Swindon & District Tennis League are going someway to off-set the emissions generated by participating in the league by

18U County Cup Reports

3 years ago
18U Girls – Edgbaston The 18U girls were at Edgbaston for the County Cup event.  After a shaky start and

2021 Award Winners

3 years ago
Each year, the LTA Tennis Awards highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people across the County and Wiltshire Tennis

Dan is a National Champion!

3 years ago
Wanborough’s Dan Hopkins is a National Champion! Dan competed at the LTA’s Visually Impaired National Finals last weekend and won

Lewis Fletcher wins National Deaf Tennis Championships Doubles Title

3 years ago
Lewis Fletcher, Ramsbury TC and County Coach, won a fourth successive National title with his partner, Esah Hayat over the

2020 LTA County Award Presentations

4 years ago
Wiltshire Tennis were delighted to finally be able to present four of the County awards from this year’s LTA Tennis

LTA launches campaign to inspire more people to play wheelchair tennis – and find future champions

4 years ago
Budding wheelchair sportspeople across the country will have the chance to show off their tennis skills at a series of

National virtual LTA Awards Ceremony

4 years ago
The National virtual LTA Awards Ceremony are taking place this Thursday 24th June at 8pm. We are delighted to confirm

LTA Launches Free Virtual Live Tennis Coaching Sessions For Families

4 years ago
The LTA will host four virtual live tennis coaching sessions for families every Saturday morning throughout February and during Half

2020 Wiltshire’s LTA Tennis Award Winners

4 years ago
Wiltshire Tennis are delighted to announce the local heroes who are honoured as part of the LTA Tennis Awards. Mark

Catherine and Lewis Fletcher Honoured In Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards

4 years ago
Wiltshire’s Catherine and Lewis Fletcher have multiple reasons to celebrate at the end of a difficult 2020 after members of

Wiltshire’s Lewis Fletcher takes tally of National Titles to 17 at 2020 National Deaf Tennis Championships

4 years ago
Ramsbury TC and County Coach, Lewis Fletcher, took his personal tally of National Deaf Tennis Championships titles to 17 at

LTA Home Activities Hub

5 years ago
The LTA have created a tennis at home activities hub with lots of fun exercises and activities for all the

Wiltshire Tennis Activity Book

5 years ago
We have developed a fun Tennis Activity Book for the children to complete whilst they are spending time at home. It

Louise Hunt Wheelchair Tennis News

5 years ago
Louise Hunt from Wanborough, plays and competes in Wheelchair Tennis and in 2012 competed in her first Paralympic Games in

2019 Wiltshire Tennis Award Winners

5 years ago
Wiltshire Tennis are delighted to announce the local heroes who are honoured as part of the LTA Tennis Awards in

Lewis claims 2 silver medals as Great Britain’s deaf tennis stars claim five medals at 2nd World Deaf Tennis Championships in Antalya

5 years ago
Lewis Fletcher from Ramsbury TC gained 2 silver medals in the senior men’s doubles and mixed doubles finals at the

Lewis through to two finals as Great Britain’s deaf tennis stars earn unprecedented World Championships success in Antalya

5 years ago
Great Britain’s deaf tennis players are assured of unprecedented success at the 2nd World Deaf Tennis Championships, with a squad

Lewis In the GB squad for World Deaf Tennis Championships

5 years ago
The LTA, the governing body for tennis in Britain, has announced the four players who will represent Great Britain at

Ralph celebrates his 93rd Birthday

5 years ago
Ralph Harding from Devizes celebrated his 93rd birthday at Devizes Tennis Club surrounded by his friends who he plays tennis

WILTSHIRE’S LEWIS FLETCHER CELEBRATES 14TH NATIONAL DEAF TENNIS TITLE

5 years ago
Great Bedwyn’s Lewis Fletcher is celebrating taking his collection of National titles to 14 over the weekend after he won

2019 Junior County Champs

5 years ago
William and Gigi are Triple Trophy Winners Over 100 players from across the County participated in The 2019 Wiltshire Tennis

MINI RED FUN TEAM FESTIVAL

6 years ago
The annual Mini Red Team Tennis Festival at the Delta Tennis Centre was a great success. The event as always

Lane wins a Gold and Bronze Medal at Chesterfield

6 years ago
Lane Stow had an amazing tournament at Chesterfield and won a Gold Medal in his singles event and bronze in

Wilts LTA Golf Day 2019

6 years ago
The Wiltshire LTA Golf day at Marlborough Golf Club was played in glorious sunshine. All the competitors enjoyed the day

Tennis Opened Up

6 years ago
The LTA recently announced a new vision for tennis in Britain, as part of a long term strategy to grow

Rebecca finishes Runner-Up at Tennis Europe event

6 years ago
Rebecca Heaps, who trains at Delta Tennis Centre, Swindon, finished the Easter holidays on a high at the Tennis Europe

Tennis is a smashing success in Swindon!

6 years ago
On Sunday 7th April, Delta Tennis Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary, bringing the community together and welcoming over 1000 visitors.

2019 Adult County Championships

6 years ago
A glorious Saturday saw 10 singles matches and 4 doubles matches. Match of the day was between Jamie Barry (Riverside)

Lane sees off all comers at Bromley

6 years ago
Lane Stow is not a player to be trifled with, when it comes to tennis tournaments you play him at

Lewis wins Silver medal for GB at the Dresse Cup

6 years ago
Ramsbury’s Lewis Fletcher helped Great Britain win the silver medal in the Dresse Cup, the men’s competition at the World

Wiltshire 12U Girls finish 3rd in the Country at County Cup

7 years ago
The Wiltshire 12U Girls team won their qualifying event at the LTA County Cup and qualified for the National Finals

Salisbury Mens Team win the Hampshire & Isle of Wight League Division 1

7 years ago
Many Congratulations to the Salisbury Mens Team who have won the Hampshire and Isle of Wight League Division 1 They

2017 Wiltshire LTA announces the local heroes

7 years ago
Wiltshire LTA are delighted to announce the local heroes who are honoured as part of the British Tennis Awards. The