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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summer Tennis Camps @ Fishbourne Tennis Club Come and join Generation Tennis this summer and learn to play tennis or continue to develop your skills. Lessons include: Technique, games, competitions, team activities and loads of fun. These are the details of the courses: Week 1 – Monday 3rd August – Friday 7th August 9am –…