IN BRIEF
- Great Britain lost to Ukraine in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Europe/Africa Zone Group I tie at Braehead Arena, Renfrewshire.
- Jessica Ren (GBR) won the girls’ singles title at the 18&U ITF Grade 3 event in Kramfors.
- Katie O’Brien (GBR) finished runner-up in the women’s singles at the $25k event in Minsk.
- Jamie Delgado (GBR) and Dominik Meffert (BEL) finished runners-up in the men’s doubles at the €42.5k event in Cherbourg.
- Simon Roberts (GBR) and Helen Parish (GBR) won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the AEGON British Tour in Bolton.
HIGHLAND SPRING BECOMES OFFICIAL SUPPORTER OF BRITISH TENNIS
Highland Spring has been announced as an Official Supporter of British Tennis. Highland Spring, the leading UK produced brand of bottled water, has signed a five year deal from 2009-13. For more information, visit: www.lta.org.uk.
UKRAINE DEFEAT GREAT BRITAIN IN DAVIS CUP
Ukraine defeated Great Britain 4-1 in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Europe/Africa Zone Group I tie at Braehead Arena, Renfrewshire. Captained by John Lloyd, the AEGON GB Davis Cup team consisted of Josh Goodall, Chris Eaton, Ross Hutchins and Colin Fleming. For more information, visit: www.lta.org.uk/watch.
RESULTS
Men
Cherbourg, France – €42.5k
- Jamie Delgado (GBR) & Dominik Meffert (BEL) reached the doubles final losing to Martin Fischer (AUT) & Martin Slanar (AUT) 6-4 3-6 [6-10].
Bolton, Great Britain – AEGON British Tour
- Simon Roberts (GBR) won the singles title beating Marcus Willis (GBR) in the final 6-1 6-3.
Women
Minsk, Belarus – $25k
- Katie O’Brien (GBR) reached the singles final losing to Darya Kustova (BLR) 7-6(3) 1-6 4-6.
Bolton, Great Britain – AEGON British Tour
- Helen Parish (GBR) won the singles title beating Danielle Brown (GBR) in the final 6-4 6-4.
- Jordanne Whiley (GBR) & Katharina Kruger (GER) won the doubles title beating Louise Hunt (GBR) & Annick Sevenans (BEL) in the final 6-4 7-5.
Juniors
San Jose, Costa Rica – 18 & Under, ITF Grade 3
- Elliot Barnwell (GBR) & Emmett Egger (USA) reached the boys’ doubles final losing to Rodney Carey (BAH) & Darian King (BAR) 3-6 1-6.
Kramfors, Sweden – 18 & Under, ITF Grade 3
- Jessica Ren (GBR) won the girls’ singles title beating Marija Milutinovic (SWE) in the final 1-6 6-3 6-3.
- Nicola George (GBR) & Matea Curic (CRO) reached the girls’ doubles final losing to Marija Milutinovic (SWE) & Ebba Unden (SWE) 3-6 3-6.
- Jessica Ren (GBR) & Patricia Martins (POR) reached the girls’ doubles semi-final losing to Nicola George (GBR) & Matea Curic (CRO) 4-6 6-1 [6-10].
PLAYER ENTRY LIST
Men
Week Commencing: Monday 9th March
Indian Wells CA (USA) – $4.5m
- Andy Murray
- Jamie Murray
- Ross Hutchins
Kyoto (JAP) – $35k
Tipton (GBR) – $15k
- Jonathan Marray
- Dan Evans
- Ken Skupski
- Colin Fleming
- Matt Illingworth
- Josh Milton
- Dan Cox
- Burnham Arlidge
- Ian Flanagan
- Marcus Willis
- Dan Smethurst
- Maniel Bains
- Kyle Brassington
- Nick Cavaday
- Andrew Fitzpatrick
- Neil Pauffley
- Ben Pritchard
Lagos (POR) – $10k
- Joe Cooper
- Alex Watt
- Philip Barlow
Badalona (ESP) – $10k
Montreal (CAN) – $10k
- Sean Thornley
- Tim Bradshaw
- Benjamin George Levi
- Max Jones
Week Commencing: Monday 16th March
Indian Wells CA (USA) – $4.5m
- Andy Murray
- Jamie Murray
- Ross Hutchins
Bath (GBR) – $15k
- Richard Bloomfield
- Jonathan Marray
- Dan Evans
- Colin Fleming
- Matthew Illingworth
- Josh Milton
- Daniel Cox
- Burnham Arlidge
- Ian Flanagan
- Marcus Willis
- Daniel Smethurst
- Maniel Bains
- Nick Cavaday
- Andrew Fitzpatrick
- Neil Pauffley
- Alex Motto
- Ben Pritchard
Barcelona (ESP) – $10k
Antalya (TUR) – $10k
Sherbrooke (CAN) – $10k
- Sean Thornley
- Tim Bradshaw
- Benjamin George Levi
- Max Jones
Albufeira (POR) - $10k
Women
Week Commencing: Monday 9th March
Indian Wells CA (USA) – $4.5m
- Anne Keothavong
- Mel South
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (ESP) – $10K
- Emily Webley-Smith
- Elizabeth Thomas
- Lucy Warburton
Dijon (FRA) – $10k
Week Commencing: Monday 16th March
Indian Wells CA (USA) – $4.5m
- Anne Keothavong
- Mel South
Tenerife (ESP) – $25k
- Georgie Stoop
- Emily Webley-Smith
- Elizabeth Thomas
Irapuato (MEX) – $25k
Cairo (EGY) – $25k
Amiens (FRA) – $10k
Bath (GBR) – $10k
- Amanda Elliott
- Anna Smith
- Naomi Broady
- Jade Curtis
- Tara Moore
- Samantha Vickers
- Lucy Warburton
- Nicola Mooney
Lima (PER) – $10k