COACH Mike White took advantage of the settled weather and organised an American tournament open to all members of Salcombe Tennis Club. At last, tennis was played in glorious, uninterrupted sunshine and no gilets were required.

The tournament was well attended and an initial American-style round robin kicked the event off. Next up was a knockout tournament which was won narrowly by Chris Coles and her partner David Attwood.

More tournaments will be scheduled giving those who weren't able to make that date and those who didn't quite win this time another chance to play and win.

As Wimbledon looms and newcomers’ thoughts about taking tennis up are refreshed, new and returning members can find details of how to join the club can be found on the website Www.salcombetennis.club. There are a number of regular coaching sessions at the club including 'Rusty Racketeers' and both individual and group coaching is available.