Lloyd Motor Group has announced its support for the Cumbria County Tennis Championships, which is kicking off in Barrow this month.

The Championships will see events taking place from August 19 to August 27 at different locations in Cumbria.

The tournament, which has been a core occasion in the local tennis calendar since 1977, will kick off on August 19 at Hawcoat Park, Barrow. with the Over 35's and Over 60's Men's and Ladies Doubles.

The Under 8 Boys and Girls Singles events will take place at Kirkby Lonsdale on August 26.

All other events will be held at Chatsworth Tennis Club in Carlisle from August 20 to August 27.

On the final day of the Championships, Chatsworth Tennis Club will host a BBQ from 12pm, and the trophies will be presented during the afternoon.

Joy Robinson, LTA council member, said: “These Championships are our flagship event and players come together to compete from all areas in Cumbria. For those not competing, it is a super opportunity to come along and watch some great tennis”

The tournament hopes to see the return of Logan Cowan and Isla Charnock.

Cowan had an impressive run last year, winning the 18U Boys Singles, Men's Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, while Charnock emerged victorious in the 14U and 16U Girls Singles, and 14U and 18U Mixed Doubles.

The Cumbria County Tennis Championships have proven to be a platform for emerging talent, with past winners going on to play at prestigious tournaments like Wimbledon.

Freddy Blaydes, the Men's County Champion in 2021, made his debut at Wimbledon this year and won matches in both the Boys' Singles and Doubles draws.

Craig Kirkpatrick, Head of Marketing at Lloyd Motor Group, said: “We are thrilled to support the Cumbria County Championships again this year. It is a privilege to support the county-wide event and see the dedication and enthusiasm all participants bring to the sport and the tournament.”