Tournament to return to Hillsborough tennis club
and live on Freeview channel 276
Ireland’s Davis and Federation Cup stars arrive to compete for a lucrative prize fund whilst many of Ireland’s top US college players’ also fly in for what is widely described as a festival of tennis for everyone at the Downshire Club.
The current gentlemen’s singles champion is the club’s very own coach and former Davis Cup player Peter Bothwell.
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While the tournament attracts Ireland’s best talent it also is superbly supported by local players who participate in graded tournament play – so there really is competitive tennis for all standards.
Downshire Tennis Club have been very privileged to have had Johnston Campbell Financial Advisers as their sponsor for the past few years, a mantle that Kirk’s Bakery has taken over for the future.
Without their support, the club would find it very difficult to host such a prestigious tournament and very much appreciate their commitment and enthusiasm. For more information please contact Patrick Beattie on 07887 735407 or [email protected].
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