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Jeremy Bates gave British tennis something to cheer The awards, held in association with the Elemis Invitational Trophy,
about when he defeated pat cash in the final to claim took place at the Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport and recognised
the Elemis invitational Trophy at The celtic Manor achievements in 2007.
resort.
Following two days of highly entertaining tennis – with Holland’s The awards were won by:
Paul Haarhuis inheriting the role of court jester from the injured Volunteer of the year – Mike Buck, Monmouth;
Henri Leconte – Bates and Cash rolled back the years to serve up a Disabilities player of the year – Lucy Pethig, Rhondda;
tremendously hard fought game of tennis in the final. Tennis Club/Centre of the year – Ruthin Tennis Club;
Tennis Coach of the year – Geraint Richards, Cardiff;
“It’s great to win such a fantastic event,” said the former Great Britain Tennis official of the year – Mary Hunter, Swansea;
Davis Cup captain as he was presented his first senior singles trophy. Player of the year – Mathew James, Mold;
Outstanding contribution to tennis in Wales – Jim Lightbody, Swansea.
“To do it against such a great champion as Pat Cash who’s won
Wimbledon and is just a legend of the game makes it extra special.” “There are almost 12,000 members of tennis clubs throughout Wales –
so these winners really are outstanding people,” said Tennis Wales chief
Wales’ premier tennis tournament sponsored by leading spa and executive Peter Hybart.
skincare brand, Elemis, the event was also supported by Tennis Wales
and six of the most promising nine and 10-year-old players in the Player of the year Mathew James from Mold again flew the Welsh flag
country benefited from a coaching clinic given by the players on the at Junior Wimbledon – and came close to springing a major surprise in
eve of the tournament. the first round.
As part of the event the cream of Welsh tennis talent – on and off the James, who will be 18 in August, gained a wildcard entry to the
court – has been recognised in the annual Tennis Wales Awards at a Championships, only to be drawn against the number four seed Jerzy
special ceremony involving former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash and Janowicz.
other stars of the game.
The young Welshman got off to a dream start by winning the first set
The cream of Welsh tennis talent – on and off the court – has been 6-4, but the Pole came back strongly to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-2.
recognised in the annual Tennis Wales Awards at a special ceremony
involving former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash and other stars of the
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