Manchester Trophy final: Groth trumps fellow Aussie in ‘best Challenger event’
Sam Groth, the world number 72, defeated compatriot Luke Saville 7-5 6-1 in a sell-out final that lasted just 62 minutes at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Red heart: Man Utd fan Kravchuk draws inspiration from Old Trafford visit to make Aegon Trophy last four
Konstantin Kravchuk, the 30-year-old Russian, edged past Australia’s Matthew Ebden 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the quarter-finals and will now go on to face Luke Saville at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club.
Hit me with your best shot: Brit Milton not afraid of higher ranked players
Joshua Milton, who won the ATP Futures tournament at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club last year, defeated Japan’s Hiroki Moriya 3-6 6-1 6-1 to book his place in the last eight while compatriot Brydan Klein saw off number one seed Marcos Baghdatis.
Under (no) pressure: Oldham wildcard regrets Falla’s easy ride in Manchester Trophy
Dan Smethurst, Oldham’s 24-year-old wildcard, was defeated in the ATP Challenger Tour event by seventh seed Falla 6-3 6-1 on centre court earlier today at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Broady excited to follow in footsteps of ‘gladiators’ at Manchester Trophy
Stockport’s Liam Broady is due to take on Japan’s Hiroki Moriya later today weather permitting at the Aegon Manchester Trophy, part of the ATP Challenger Tour at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Didsbury.
Stockport ace Liam Broady among wild cards for Aegon Manchester Trophy
World number 176 Liam Broady, Brydan Klein, Ed Corrie and Dan Cox will enter the main draw which commences on Tuesday June 2nd with qualifying commencing on Sunday.
Baghdatis and home hope Ward among tennis stars at Aegon Manchester Trophy
Former world number eight Marcos Baghdatis and Great Britain’s Davis Cup hero James Ward are among the list of entries for the Aegon Manchester Trophy at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club from May 31-June 7.
Prepare for League One domination with a win, Wigan boss Caldwell urges Latics
Despite the devastation of Tuesday’s relegation Wigan manager Gary Caldwell has insisted that the Latics must throw everything at Brentford to send out the message that they are going to win League One next season.
Massive impact: Denton Girls FC reap rewards of charity trip to Hillsborough
The Nine Lives Fund, a partnership between Forever Manchester and the Chambers of 9 St. John’s Street, made possible a tour for Denton Girls Football Club which involved a visit to the Hillsborough Memorial that displays the names of the 96 fans that died in the 1989 disaster.
Former British No.1 says women will feel ‘amazing’ after trying LTA’s Tennis Tuesdays
The women-only programme was introduced in Manchester at Alexandra Park on Tuesday April 28 where girls took part in some sessions with Keothavong and CEO of Women in Sport Ruth Holdaway.
Manchester Thunder league semi epic will trump southern ‘event’, says Tracey Neville
Manchester Thunder netball coach Tracey Neville is hoping that their Superleague semi-final with Hertfordshire Mavericks will be a ground-breaking Northern sporting event.