The players and friends and family then enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch, with an unplanned but very tasty Mediterranean theme.

We were particularly pleased to welcome five new faces to the tournament, including finalist Alex. Other newcomers included two players who have recently dusted off their rackets after a lay-off of more than two decades.

Several spectators want to be part of next year’s tournament and some have already started practising.

Didn’t quite make it to Wimbledon or the Olympics? Haven’t played for years? Why not enjoy a morning’s tennis followed by a sociable lunch?

Why not come and play in the Village Tennis Tournament on Sunday 1st September? All standards are welcome. As long as you live, or have lived, in Cherington, Stourton or Sutton you are qualified to play.

We play tennis in the morning at various courts around the villages. Then watch (or play in) the finals and enjoy a potluck lunch at Brook House, Cherington.

Didn’t quite make it to Wimbledon this year?

If you live in one of the three villages, why not join us at the Village Tennis Tournament next Saturday instead. All standards are welcome.

The competition will take place on various courts around the villages in the morning, followed by a picnic lunch at Brook House, Cherington (thank you Jonathan and Nicole).

If you would like to play, please contact Sally Clubley by Sunday 2 July.