PLAYERS from all over Wales were among the winners at the annual Welsh tennis championships held in Cardiff.

Some 290 players, ranging from under-8 to adult, took part in the prestigious event, hosted by Cardiff Lawn Tennis Club.

Winners came from Penarth, Dinas Powys, Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham, Mold, Port Talbot, Caerphilly, Caernarfon, Porth, Swansea, Buckley, Barry, Conwy, Rhos on Sea, Chepstow, and Malpas.

“This is always one of the highlights of the tennis calendar in Wales,” said Tennis Wales chief executive, Peter Drew. “It’s great to see the titles shared so widely around the country – it shows that we have a wide spread of talent throughout the age groups.

“We are now making plans to host the event in North Wales for the first time next year.

“The championships bring together many of our very best players, and it’s also a real inspiration to people of all ages who just want to play tennis recreationally. With new accessible ways to play, such as touchtennis and cardio tennis, which can be played almost anywhere, the sport is reaching a wider public than ever before.”

Local Results -

Open Women’s Doubles

Winners: Safiyyah Azeez and Joely Lomas (Dinas Powys / Bishopston (Swansea)); runners-up: Buddug James and Lowri James (Cardiff);

Open Men’s Singles

Winner: David Parry (Caernarfon); Runner-up: Caleb Rowlands (Penarth);

Information on all aspects of tennis in Wales is available from Tennis Wales at 029 20 463335 or www.lta.org.uk/in-your-area/Wales/ and for regular updates follow Tennis Wales on Twitter @tenniswales