Finals Day report and results
A closely-fought men’s singles final between two of Fishbourne Tennis Club’s most competitive players proved a highlight of a successful Finals Day on Saturday (5 September). After losing the first set to Tom Craddock 4-6, Chris Gosden overcame early nerves and fought back to take the next two sets 6-3, 6-3. The match lasted almost…
It’s win-win-win for young stars Ben and Callum
Two rising young tennis stars from Fishbourne have completed a national tennis tournament with an unbeaten record – in their first year of trying. Ben Jameson and Callum Budd, both members of Fishbourne Tennis Club, took part in the boys’ under 12s Aegon Team Tennis league, playing juniors from other clubs at both singles and doubles…
Nail-biting finale to FTC in LTA Sussex League
Fishbourne’s last game of the summer season saw Middleton make the trip to Blackboy Lane where grey skies threatened a soggy end to our participation in the 2015 LTA Sussex League. The rain held off for an hour before the heavens opened during play. It was decided that we play on through to get the…
Fishbourne invited to play in exciting new winter competition
Are you over 50 (45 for ladies), available during the day Monday to Friday and want to keep playing tennis through the winter? We have been invited by the Portsmouth District League to enter their new mid week veterans winter league. As long as you are available during the day, this is a great way…
Fishbourne’s new indoor court now open
With the opening of the new indoor court last week, Fishbourne Tennis Club can offer all-year-round play in nice warm and dry conditions. The inaugural indoor match was played between Chris and Sam. Apparently it was a close match until the fridge got in the way… A film crew from South Today was present at the…
Brian Wilkinson
Fishbourne Tennis Club members will be sad to hear of the death of Brian Wilkinson. Brian was a new recruit to the club and was not known by many, but was looking forward to playing more as he got back into his tennis. He was perhaps best known for being one of few men at the…
Summer extra newsletter
Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the latest regular email update of the exciting things happening at your tennis club. American Tournament 16 August A Sunday morning of social tennis fun followed by strawberries and cream is the offer for the next American Tournament on 16 August. Sign up now on the notice in…
Fishbourne men unbowed after toughest test yet
Glorious weather on Saturday morning 1 August and we all pile into the Polo – talk about how many elephants can you fit in a Mini! We are off to Crawley for our important penultimate match in the men’s doubles Sussex League tournament. There’s a lot at stake here as we sit second in our league on 5 points and Crawley…
Hot pink or sapphire blue? FTC tops now available!
Fishbourne Tennis Club polos and T-shirts for adults and juniors are now available to order. Be among the first in the club to strut your stuff in these lightweight, superior quality and very stylish tops, but each order can take around two weeks to arrive so get your orders in quickly for…