Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club were pleased to welcome new England under 21 football manager, Peter Taylor, who visited to support his daughter Chloe, when they hosted their summer finals.

Simply the best - Simon Cuthbert beat David Tubbs to win the men's singles crown Picture: RON POULTER

And his backing helped her and partner Lucy Lauretta to success in the ladies doubles, where they defeated mother and daughter team Frances and Louise Ferguson.

Simon Cuthbert beat David Tubbs to win the men's singles and Jade Blackman beat Louise Ferguson to win the Ladies Singles.

The most thrilling match of the weekend was between Club coach, Jon Lee, and Simon Cuthbert, who battled against David Tubbs and Graham Bloomfield in the men's doubles.

The game saw some electrifying tennis from both teams with Tubbs and Bloomfield winning.

Published Friday July 16, 2004

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