THE NEXT generation of Andy Murrays and Johanna Kontas have been taking their first steps onto a tennis court as part of a new beginners course in the sport at the town’s Lido Park.
The six weeks of sessions began just as the professionals were preparing to do battle at SW19 and the course is going from strength to strength, attracting more numbers.
Coach Ben Buckley, who is running this course as well as others planned throughout the summer, said “Its great to see so many youngsters joining in and enjoying tennis.
“Who knows, one of them could be a champion in the future.”
The pay as you go course, which costs just £1 a session, is open to anyone who wants to come along and join in.
All the equipment is provided free of charge.
The courses run for the next few Saturdays between 9am and 10am for five to seven-year-olds and from 10am to 11am for eight to ten-year-olds.
For more details visit www.lidoparktennis.co.uk or call Ben directly on 07790 061085.
