Weekly tennis matches for children in Solihull have proved a hit with children and parents.

Tennis Kids are organising tournaments on Sunday afternoons at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre’s indoor courts for U10’s, U12’s and U14’s, aimed at children who wouldn’t otherwise get the opportunity t play proper matches.

Sri Lankan pro player, who is organising the weekly sessions said: “There a lot of children who want to play matches but don’t get the chance. And I know myself that it is only by playing regular matches that children improve rapidly.

So we are running both mini tennis and full court tennis every Sunday, with a live draw on the day, for children of all standards.

Last Sunday we had a brilliant event with children from 8 to 12 playing a fantastic mini tennis event, with the winner getting a huge trophy and an £80 football from our sponsors”

And importantly, we have a scorer for every match to ensure play”

Last week at the Tennis Kids tournament in Solihull, 9 year old Jude narrowly beat Sebastian in the final to win the professional football, which he said he was winning for his brother. Well, done Jude!