The 11 junior finals were testament to the flourishing junior coaching programme at Andover Tennis Club and the increase in junior members over the last few years.

A new event for this year saw the introduction of the U10 Boys' Championship, which was so popular that there have been demands for an U8 competition next year.

In the U10 final Chris Lee, a promising young player who has already represented the club in U14 matches, was drawn against James Gigg, who has made startling progress in his first season at the club.

Full report with pictures in Friday's Andover Advertiser