Steve Brett is celebrating an outstanding performance in winning the British over-45 indoor singles title.
The former County champion went through the competition at Dudley without dropping a set in five matches.
He defeated Gloucestershire's Neil Howitt 7-6, 6-4 in the final to capture the trophy for the first time.
The 45-year-old, who is a member of the Leicestershire and Leicester Forest East Tennis clubs, is waiting to hear whether he will go to the world championships in Mexico. He is currently reserve for the Great Britain team.
"I haven't played tournaments for a few years because of work and family commitments," said Brett, who is a partner at Withers Intersport in Leicester. "There was pressure and I did feel nervous because I knew there was an opportunity there for me."
He did not disappoint, winning a trophy that has been won before by the likes of Roger Taylor, Jeremy Bates and Paul Hutchins.
"I wanted to try to win it as well as I could so that people would take note," he said. "The final was close. I felt a different emotion in that match because I knew if I won I had won the championship. I didn't play my best tennis in the final – but I don't know whether anybody ever does."
Brett added: "The level of veterans tennis is good. People are playing with the old values and respect for the game. It is very competitive. But if you stay fit, look after yourself and maintain a high standard you will do well."