The inaugural summer bank holiday tennis tournament 2022 played on the Aitken Courts at Northwood House and Park, Cowes attracted 20 enthusiastic entrants along with spectators who enjoyed four hours of keen competition.
Trophy winner of the American Tournament championship played on Bank Holiday Monday was Mohammed Alsheikh and the runner up was Trevor Green.
A total of £220 in entry fees was raised for the Northwood House and Park Tennis Courts Fund to help maintain the five courts.
Competition organiser Graham Hinton said he hoped more competitions for people of all ages would be arranged for local residents and visitors.
Alsheikh: Always a highlight during my visits here
Winner Mohammed Alsheikh, the former Secretary General of the Saudi Tennis Federation, said he appreciated the opportunity to be invited to play in the tournament.
“During my regular visits to the Island I have enjoyed playing on these wonderful courts at Northwood House which are in such a beautiful setting.
“Tennis on the Aitken Courts is always a highlight during my visits here.”
Hinton: Very encouraging to see such interest in the game
Graham Hinton, a former chairman of Aldersbrook Tennis Club, said that players were keen to increase participation and awareness of the free-to-use courts.
“It was amazing that we had three competitors who represented three generations from their family and it’s very encouraging to see such interest in the game and these courts.”
The Aitken Courts at Northwood House and Park have five tennis courts and a basketball court which were all upgraded in 2019 through a charitable grant made by the Beaverbrook Foundation.
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