The ATC junior tournament marked the end of a summer season in which many Abergavenny juniors who hit the competitive circuit of tennis events throughout the UK hard this summer holidays, putting their skills to the test against some of the best players in the country. The strength of the coaching programme was highlighted by the distances some needed to travel to including Swansea, Almondsbury, Solihull, Bath, Bristol, Torquay, Plymouth, Nailsea and Malvern.

Some very impressive results included:

• Oliver Stansfield finishing in the top 3 at several Grade 3 events
• Herbie McKenna-Morgan who won the Hereford & Worcestershire County Closed Championship
• Fraser Wallace, Hereford Open Winner
• Dan Taylor, a plate finalist at the Hereford Open
• Tom Davies, finalist at the Almondsbury Open & Dinas Powys Doubles Winner with Ieuan Hughes (Cwmbran LTC)

Regular competition is a must for any serious player. Vist the Tennis Wales Competition pages for a list of tournaments and 1-day events throughout the winter. Please ensure you ask your coach for advice to ensure you are entering the right tournament for you.