Melton Mowbray TC remain in upbeat mood as players return to courts

Melton Mowbray Tennis Club are remaining in an upbeat mood despite the pandemic that has forced a stop-start situation to sport throughout the year.
Bridget Ingle and Jo Anderson.Bridget Ingle and Jo Anderson.
Bridget Ingle and Jo Anderson.

Not for the first time the club resumed play after a forced lockdown and players hit the courts again under social distancing rules and regulations set by the government and the Lawn Tennis Association.

Club stalwarts Jo Anderson and Bridget Ingle were delighted to get back into action after they notched their first Ladies Veterans match.

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They came out on top of their match with their Ashby Castle opponents by a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 scoreline.

Returning to the courts.Returning to the courts.
Returning to the courts.

The Ladies and Juniors Coaching Groups returned to the courts following the lockdown with most sessions having to contend with a mixture of sunshine, wind and rain, but players were determined to get out and hit a few balls both young and old.

Off the court the committee are working hard on the court surfacing project and with funds all in place the club are eagerly awaiting the all clear to go ahead with the project which will see them in place for the early spring and the new season.