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Tennis star and local hero, Kyle Edmund, and the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Trophy officially arrived at David Lloyd in Hull on Saturday 9th as part of a national Trophy Tour of Great Britain launched by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) this month.
Following Great Britain’s historic win against Belgium in the 2015 Davis Cup Final, when the Aegon GB Davis Cup Team hoisted the trophy for the first time in 79 years, the LTA wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion by delivering the Davis Cup Trophy Tour across the country.
The Trophy Tour will visit every county and major tennis tournament to thank the tennis community including players, coaches, venues and volunteers who supported the team on its incredible journey and also inspire a new generation to pick up a racket and get involved in tennis.
The event in Hull gave people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and be pictured with the impressive Davis Cup, as well as meeting Davis Cup hero, Kyle Edmund himself.
The Davis Cup Trophy Tour will visit over 90 destinations, including the stop in Hull. The full list of destinations for the Davis Cup Trophy Tour can be found at www.lta.org.uk/daviscuptrophytour
Kyle Edmund, Davis Cup Champion, said; “I am so excited to be back in my home town with the Davis Cup. Winning was an incredible moment personally and also for all involved and I’m eager to help ensure a lasting legacy following this historic achievement. Seeing everyone’s reaction when they saw the Davis Cup and sharing a bit of that passion we had on court, will hopefully encourage others to get involved and choose tennis as part of their everyday lives”.
Cathie Sabin, LTA President, adds; “Winning the Davis Cup is something many nations only ever dream of and to be able to share this incredible achievement with the British people and the fans that loyally supported the team all the way, is a special moment for all. Success has a way of inspiring and captivating a nation and we want to use this Trophy Tour to bring more children and adults into our great sport and thank the tennis community for believing we could do it.”
To find out further information about the Davis Cup Legacy visit: www.lta.org.uk/daviscuplegacy