Shropshire's over-75s ladies tennis team play in prestigious national final

Captain Mig Jones hailed "a significant achievement" from Shropshire's over-75s ladies tennis team after playing in a prestigious national final.

As division one winners in their age group in the LTA Seniors County Cup, the team qualified to play in the national finals on the indoor courts at Nottingham Tennis Centre.

They faced Middlesex, winners of the other age group at this level, last Friday, and although Shropshire eventually ended as runners-up after Middlesex emerged 3-1 winners, the team again represented Shropshire so impressively.

Captain Mig, who has enjoyed her first year as captain, said: "Teamwork, dedication and determination from all the team have produced excellent results this season.

"The match at Nottingham Tennis Centre was a great experience, if a challenging test. It was good tennis played in a competitive, but sportsmanlike way. The opposition were delightful ladies.

"The team supported one another on and off the court. While we are naturally disappointed with the result, reaching the final was a significant achievement."

Mig teamed up with Liz Boyle to claim Shropshire's doubles victory in the final, while the county side which faced Middlesex also featured Chris Heighway, Tina Jones and Lesley Pugh. Sue Newborough, also a regular member of the team this year, was unavailable to play in the final.

Teams from over-40s up to over-80s from across England, Scotland and Wales compete in the LTA Seniors County Cup each year, with the players selected by Shropshire always so proud to represent the county.

Tennis Shropshire chair Mark Wilson added: "It's superb that our ladies have done so well this year. They are a credit to themselves, and their success is very richly deserved. The whole county is proud of them."

Pictured: Shropshire's over-75s ladies team at Nottingham Tennis Centre for their national final in the LTA Seniors County Cup against Middlesex, from left: Chris Heighway, Liz Boyle, Mig Jones, Lesley Pugh and Tina Jones