JOSH Christison won the first Avenue Tennis Club Academy Tournament of 2009.

He was crowned champion after winning the most matches against his fellow academy players, Georgina Cameron, Robert Horler, Lucy Kelson, Jessica Griffiths and previous winner Sam Stead.

Head coach Vinny Duddy said: “Josh worked really hard to get every ball back in play, therefore making sure that his opponents had to win the point.”

Daniel Rosser then won the March tournament, battling through the hail, high winds, rain and sunshine.

The event was run in two groups, with Rosser winning the group which also included Cameron and Heather Duddy, before winning the final against Christison, who had overcome Beth Darby and Griffiths in his group.

Head coach Duddy said: “Daniel used his speed around court to cope with the awful weather conditions, making sure that he got every ball back into his opponent’s court.”