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2015 Challenge – for EBAT
“On Friday August 14th, I took part in the inaugural Ipswich ‘twilight’ run. I chose this event because Ipswich is the home of the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis (EBAT).

Wimbledon 2015 Review: A Wimbledon to Remember
Can you believe that another Wimbledon has been and gone? It doesn’t seem like five minutes since Novak Djokovic stepped out onto Centre Court on the first Monday of the

Looking ahead: Great Britain v France 17-19 July 2015 by Rachel, a BATS member
Emptiness. That is the general feeling that any British tennis fan feels on the Monday after Wimbledon ends. We spend those first few days desperately trying to fill the void

Jo’s 2015 Challenge by Jo Bartholomew, a BATS committee member
When Bally died, I think it is fair to say that I was absolutely devastated. I couldn’t believe the cruel twist that had taken the life of one of the

My visit to Roland Garros by Rachel, a BATS member
To many people ‘dirt’ has negative connotations- foul, filthy and unclean. Tennis fans view ‘the dirt’ differently. The crushed bricks that make the red clay surface (let’s forget Madrid’s blue

Davis Cup – GB v USA in March 2015 by Mick Cohen
Emirates Arena – Glasgow This new venue became home for a capacity crowd of 7,700 for the three days. On the Friday, Andy opened the singles with a win against