Well played to our Essex Men Finishing No. 2 in the country retaining their place in Group 1. A fantastic effort from all the team with many gutsy performances, The Essex team, comprised of Tom Higgins, David Wright, Anthony Wright, Anthony Weingarten, Rob Carter,...
The Essex O80’s mens team have won their division in the National Inter county Seniors League. The Team are Bob Hammond, Graham Murray, Hussain Shiada, Terry Stevens, with Peter Dulwich stepping up to the team when needed. They were able to win all five matches...
Nominations are still open for the LTA Tennis Awards 2024. The annual LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus, highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis across Britain. Nominations close 30 November so don’t delay, nominate your...
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Abbott on 10th October. Gerry was an Essex Tennis Life Vice President having served for many years on our Council and was a valued volunteer both for Essex Tennis and Whitehall Tennis Club. We know he will be...
I had the honour and privilege this year of not only playing for the County again , but Captaining the Team. I moved up to the O60s this year. ‘ You don’t look old enough’ I hear you say ! If only that were true ! We had a good season competing in Division 1. We won...
Essex Mens 55s team played Surrey in a shoot-out to decide which County qualified for finals day in the Seniors County Cup. Essex had won all three of their matches 5-0 led by captain Richard Stephens (centre) who is pictured with team players Chris Harris, Simon...
The inaugural Essex Tennis Padel Championships were held on Sunday 24 September at Brentwood Padel Club, organised by our Essex Tennis Padel Officer Will Bailes. 32 players, in 8 teams, competed, including both dedicated padel clubs and tennis clubs, and we were...
Thaxted Tennis Club held its summer tournament finals and reopening of the courts on Sunday 10th September. Essex Tennis supported the successful loan application for relaying 2 courts and replacing all fencing through our Advantage Essex Loan Scheme. Representatives...
Essex Ladies were looking forward to another year at Eastbourne for the over 35s event. They had managed to closely stay in Division 2 but know that they had very tough opposition this year with teams that are usually in Division 1 in their group. The team this year...
Catch up on the Essex Ladies and Mens County Week Reports and Photos Report by Sophie Cockell, Ladies Captain This year the Essex Ladies Summer County Cup team were looking forward to a week by the sea in Cromer and were hoping to have some good...
