The annual Tennis Wales awards have recognised the ‘aces’ of tennis in South Wales – the people and organisations that have contributed most to the sport during the past year. The winners include players, volunteers, coaches, clubs and centres. The ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea was hosted by TV presenter and tennis enthusiast, Arfon Haines Davies (Saturday January 28th). “These annual awards recognise our most dedicated and talented – on and off the court, especially those who…

International tennis came to the Cardiff suburbs when Rhiwbina Tennis Club hosted an ITF (International Tennis Federation) world seniors tour event. The Yonex YCsports Welsh Seniors Open involved more than 60 players from Wales, England, Scotland, Hong Kong and New Zealand, in age groups 35, 45, 55, and 65, singles, doubles and mixed. There were some very competitive matches, including the ladies 35+ singles, between Ellie Lewis and Ellen Jones, which turned into a three-set epic. Winners from Wales were:…