A teenager who swept the board at the Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day, has set his sights on LTA tournaments.
George Raiswell, aged 15, won the men’s singles and the men’s doubles at the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.
George (pictured, serving), a pupil at Shavington Academy, is captain of Wistaston A team.
In the men’s singles final, George beat Paul Unwin 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
Then in the men’s doubles final, he teamed up with Robert Sheffield to beat Nick Green and Roy Broughton 7-6, 3-6, 6-4.
Now George, who has played since he was aged 8, is hoping to take the next step in his tennis career and is hoping to find local backing.
“I am now ready to take my tennis to the next level and play more LTA tournaments all over the county and help improve my LTA rating,” said George.
“I have organised many charity tournaments, raising money for Sport Relief and Comic Relief.
“Last year I was asked to become captain of our Wistaston’s Men’s Doubles team.
“Over a 14-week season, we managed to lose only once and draw once, meaning we won 12 matches allowing us to top the league and get promoted to Division 2.
“I was very happy and proud to represent my club throughout Cheshire but then to get two promotions was even better!
“The time has now come for what I have been training and practising for.
“I believe I am ready technically and mentally to play LTA tournaments.
“Therefore, I am asking any local businesses around Cheshire who are interested in sponsoring me.”
George is hoping to raise £200 in sponsorship to pay for tournament entry fees and equipment.
“In return, I will promote your business by wearing clothing with your logo on, in both matches/tournaments and practise/coaching sessions,” he added.
Anyone who can help George, contact him on [email protected]
In the Wistaston open doubles final, Nick Green and Robert Sheffield beat Arvind Anandakumar and Ryan Harper-Griffiths 6-1, 6-2.
And in the Presidents Tournament Final, Kath Charlesworth and Hazel Dunn beat Jean Proudlove and Marion Proudlove 6-4, 6-2.
There was also a junior singles exhibition match between George Raiswell and Ryan Harper-Griffiths.
Wistaston A players displayed the two shields they won as winners of both the Men’s Division 3 Summer division and Men’s Division 3 Winter division in the South and Mid Cheshire Tennis League.
For WJTC membership details, contact Bill Heath on 01270 560471.
(pics courtesy of Jonathan White)
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