Dorset juniors Aidan Hewitt (14U boys singles), Daniella (14U girls singles) and Alexander Mellon-Davies and Thomas Windsor (18U boys doubles) enjoyed a fantastic experience at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in this year’s Play Your Way to Wimbledon National Finals. It was the largest event in the event’s history due to the additional categories which include an adults doubles pathway, visually impaired, wheelchair and learning disability tennis.
All competitors were invited to immerse themselves in the true Wimbledon experience, competing in white match kit, the opportunity to utilise player facilities and to tour the historic Grounds and Museum during the week.
Aidan, Daniella, Alexander and Thomas all secured their place in the National Finals by winning their event in the Dorset County Finals.
Thomas Windsor said of his time at Wimbledon :
‘The experience was amazing. Despite only playing on grass a few times, I could immediately feel the difference between the Wimbledon grass and any other I had played on. It was so lovely. It was extremely surreal just being there and walking the same corridors as some of the elite. Even being able to go in the players’ restaurant was amazing, just wondering who had dined there. Everything was so immaculate and getting a win there is something to cherish forever. Seeing everyone in white and following the tradition was incredible, just walking around was so cool.’
Congratulations to all.
