Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club ran its Annual Open Tournament successfully for the 13th consecutive year, starting on Monday 30th May and ending with an inspiring Finals Day attended by the Mayor of Harpenden, Councilor Weaver on Saturday 4th June.
Despite a few showers on the opening day, glorious sunshine was enjoyed by competitors, organizers, supporting families and coaches alike. Close to 300 matches were played over 6 days with both Men’s and Ladies events played in the evenings. The standard of play was as outstanding as could be expected from a Grade 3 event attracting National and Regional players from across the country. 26 players from Harpenden LTC competed in the 8U, 9U, 10U, 12&U, 14&U, 16&U and 18&U events.
The Harpenden Junior Open was sponsorsed by Hicks Chartered Accountants and Tax Specialists, Strutt & Parker Estate Agents and chartered surveyors, Taylor Walton Solicitors and College Prospects of America.
List of winners:
8&U Boys - Callum Cawsey (Beds)
8&U Girls - Kimi Khehra (Berks)
9&U Boys – Oscar Brown (Kent)
9&U Girls – Savannah Yardley (Warwickshire)
10&U Boys – Alexander Lunn (Leics)
10&U Girls – Francesca Booth (Northumberland)
12&U Boys – Nicholas Adesalu (Surrey)
12&U Girls – Michaella Brown (Herts)
14&U Boys – Jake Munns (Herts)
14&U Girls – Jemima Potter (Northamptonshire)
16&U Boys – Luke Atkinson (Beds)
16&U Girls – Rachel Kings (Northamptonshire)
18&U Boys – Luke Atkinson (Beds)
18&U Girls – Rachel Kings (Northamptonshire)
Men’s singles – Josh Golding (Bucks)
Women’s singles – Lauren Hill (Dorset)