PICTURES: Best of the action from Kingussie Tennis Club's Fast 4 tournament

By Gavin Musgrove

- gavin.musgrove@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 15:33, 01 September 2023

| Updated: 16:28, 01 September 2023

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It was great to see all four of the Kingussie courts so busy on a lovely day for tennis.

Chris Donald and Eileen Stuart on court.

Husband and wife team Kenny and Marj Deans proved to be a winning combination. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

Anna Green throws the classic shape for a good serve.

Gavin Musgrove prepares to hit a serve. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

Grant Davis hits a ball with plenty of top spin.

Cath Hamill strikes a nice forehand. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

Lisa Carlisle puts away a volley at the net.

Tom Roulston in action. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

Moira Webster and Grant Davis keep a close eye on the ball.

Glen Tonkin gets ready to serve at the tournament.

Spectators taking in the play on a lovely day for tennis.

John Mackenzie and Hannah Mitchell chat court side. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

A side on view of the action at the Kingussie courts.

Kingussie Tennis Club recently hosted a sunny, fun filled afternoon tournament using a Fast 4 format.

The competitive sets of first to four games ensured maximum play for 14 couples from three local tennis clubs.

Players from Aviemore and Rothiemurchus, Newtonmore and the hosts all enjoyed an action packed afternoon.

Club spokeswoman Moira Webster said: “There was great tennis, great food and great banter.

“It was lovely to bring the tennis community together – both players and spectators – for a fun competitive event and the standard and enthusiasm was first class.”

Michael Ritchie makes a dash for the ball. All pictures: Thijs Claes.

Participants were divided into four groups with the winners from each group going into semi-finals and finals. In the final there was a close fought match and on this occasion age trumped youth with Kenny and Marj Deans winning in two hard fought sets against Anna Green and Tom Roulston.

Winners Kenny and Marjorie Deans with Chris Donald (centre).

Club president Chris Donald thanked everyone for their participation – and in particular new club secretary Mary Anderson for organising and tournament referee Helen Peebles.

Club play continues on a Sunday and Tuesday and newcomers are always welcome.

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