i'd rather have given the smetster a wc than coupland.

Hmm, I'd still choose Smethurst over Coupland. But good luck to Coup anyway, his serve will be particularly effective on grass.

Good luck to Coxy. Needs a good week here.




P.S. 9000 posts! But I've really slowed down these days - I got to 5K in August 2007 even though I had started posting regularly in September 2006 or so.

Have you seen their website? http://www.iltsc.co.uk/news.php


Had a quick look but didn't get find anything concerning spectators. Didn't see carefully though...

They have their karaoke night on 29th July, just in case anyone here is interested.

Actually seems they are putting a bit of effort into it.

his event will take place from the 25th July to the 1st August and we are again hosting a Mens $15,000 event. Members once again have the opportunity to watch top class tennis right here at the club. We have always had a strong entry in our eventsTim Henman was a winner of the Junior 18U title in the past and 2006 Wimbledon Champion, Amelie Mauresmo also played at Ilkley in the international event in 1994.

There is no entry charge to watch the event and we welcome members and non members alike. Please invite your friends and relatives.

Other events in the tournament include:-

The British Tour Mens singles, sponsored by Skipton Building Society and the Womens British Tour which attracts the top up and coming British players.

A full range of junior events - Ilkley is recognized as one of the strongest junior events in the country and has been granted Grand Prix status (Grade 3).

Veterans events attracts top vets players from around the UK and this year there is also a 40 and over Womens Doubles event.

Handicap events are very popular with club members and local players. You are given a number of points start in a game if you are playing against a better player.

The Mens Evening Singles is called the Mens Wharfedale Singles this year and will commence on Saturday 25th July.

The first time this year as well as the 10&U Mini Tennis Green event, we will also be hosting a 9&U Mini Tennis Orange and a 8&U Mini Tennis Red event.

There will also be a number of activities taking place during the tournament, including a multi coloured inflatable kids zone sponsored by Appleyard Jaguar Bradford (which will be positioned in the Clubs field from 27th July to the 1st August.) Please bring your kids down and have a go for only £5! There will also be a free Search for a Star (10 years and under event) on the morning of finals day (sponsored by Skipton Building Society) which will aim to identify the next Andy Murray with a prize of a years free coaching offered to the lucky winner. Application forms for both sets of kids activities are available from reception.



-- Edited by Smidster on Saturday 25th of July 2009 09:18:52 AM

Eaton has to make some impact on the last grass event of the year. If he is up for it and is in good form for the week, he should do well.
I think the target would be to try and get back into the top 400 before the end of the year for him.

there will be lots of temporary stands put up to watch - its a pretty good venue as long as its not raining!

Loads of events means there are loads of people watching well into the evening when the 'more sociable' tournaments get started!

I may be biased though as a former winner of the main event - 'The Men's Handicap Singles'!!!!