A LOCAL tennis club is celebrating after netting an ace summer of success as its top men's teams won three titles.
The successes for Lichfield Friary Lawn Tennis Club came in the Staffordshire Inter-Club League Premier Two Division, Burton League Division One and Burton League Division Two.
The teams produced consistently strong performances throughout the season, finishing at the top of their respective divisions with matches to spare.
The results mean that the Men's A team will compete in the Premier One division in 2027.
The promotion of the Burton League Men's B team means that there will be two Lichfield Friary teams in the first division.
Club chair Katarina Obranovic O'Dell said:
"We are incredibly proud of what the teams have achieved this season. Winning three divisions across two leagues is a fantastic result and is a real reward for the commitment and effort everyone has put in throughout the season.
"There were many highlights throughout the season. There were tightly contested matches against local rivals and each team remained undefeated.
"But for me, the highlight that brought me the most joy was seeing the teams field a mix of established and junior players. These teenagers have been at the club for years, progressing up the junior ranks, developing their skills, and have now deservedly found themselves competing at the top local league level.
"I'd also like to thank our team captains for their hard work, not just in picking winning squads but all the administration including organising floodlight tokens, match balls and submitting results."
For more details about the club, visit www.lichfieldfriarytennis.co.uk.
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