Peniston remains positive despite narrow Surbiton Trophy loss
Southend star Ryan Peniston was pleased with his quarter-final display despite falling to Otto Virtanen at the LTA's Surbiton Trophy. Peniston, who benefits from the LTA's NTC Access programme, which is for players ranked 100-200 in singles and 31-100 in doubles, providing cost-free access to courts on all three surfaces, coaching, trainers and the LTA's tournament bonus scheme, fell 6-7(1) 6-3 7-6(6) to Virtanen in a thrilling contest on Centre Court. Ad/> Despite his campaign coming to an end following a battling performance, Peniston was pleased with his performance and credited his Finnish opponent for a strong display.