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Parker taking the learnings from Wimbledon qualifying defeat

Jersey ace Stuart Parker was encouraged by his display during an opening round Wimbledon qualifying defeat to Alexander Ritschard. Parker, who benefits from the LTA Top 25 programme which allows access to the NTC courts and facilities for the top 25 ranked British male and female players on ATP/WTA rankings and has also benefited from the LTA's enhanced Performance Competition Calendar that has provided more tournament opportunities in the UK this year, fell 4-6 6-1 6-2 to the Swiss. Ad/> Despite admitting there was some disappointment, the 24-year-old was happy with his progress having come through pre-qualifying to reach this stage.

Gill embraces Wimbledon crowd despite qualifying defeat

Felix Gill loved playing in front of a passionate home crowd after his Wimbledon qualifying campaign came to an end against Gastao Elias. Redditch ace Gill, who is a member of the LTA's Men's & Women's Programme, through which the governing body provides a range of support to players aged 16-21 with potential to progress towards competing in Grand Slams and representing Great Britain in Davis or Billie Jean King Cup, was beaten 7-6 (10) 5-7 6-3 by Elias in a hard-fought contest on Monday night. Ad/> After a busy few weeks the 20-year-old admitted that his body was fatigued towards the end of the contest, but said he relished playing in a lively atmosphere.

McHugh revels in Wimbledon pressure to progress to next round of qualifying

Scottish star Aidan McHugh revealed he revels in the pressure of Wimbledon after beating Gonzalo Lama in the opening round of qualifying at this year's event. McHugh, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — secured a comfortable 6-2 6-4 win over the Chilean. Ad/> And afterwards, he revealed that he is fully embracing the extra pressure about attempting to reach the main draw of what he says is his favourite tournament.

McHugh and Fery shine as Wimbledon qualifying begins

Aidan McHugh and Arthur Fery were the star British performers on Day 1 of Wimbledon qualifying, as the duo secured straight sets wins to march into round two. McHugh, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — was impressive in his opening round match, beating Gonzalo Lama 6-2 6-4 to set up a meeting against 26th seed Andreas Seppi. Ad/> McHugh commented: «Wimbledon is my favourite tournament in the world.

Paul Dunne misses out on final qualifying for The Open

Paul Dunne, who lead the Open Championship after three rounds the last time that it was played at St. Andrews in 2015, has not come through local qualifying at County Louth GC for next month's event at "the home of golf".

Eight Brits looking to become the next Emma Raducanu as Wimbledon qualifying gets underway

As qualifying for the main men's draw at Wimbledon gets underway today, there is a range of British tennis stars looking to emulate the success of Emma Raducanu and make an impression at the highest level. The then 18-year-old Raducanu won the hearts of the nation during her run to the fourth round of the tournament in 2021, becoming the youngest Brit woman to reach the last 16 in the Open era despite entering as a wildcard.

Fernando Alonso notes experience as reason for superb P2 in Canada GP qualifying

Fernando Alonso said after qualifying in Canada that his experience of the circuit gave him an extra advantage as he sealed P2 in the Alpine for today’s race.

Fernando Alonso credits experience as reason for superb P2 in Canada qualifying

Fernando Alonso said after qualifying in Canada that his experience of the circuit gave him an extra advantage as he sealed P2 in the Alpine for today’s race.

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Parker taking the learnings from Wimbledon qualifying defeat

Gill embraces Wimbledon crowd despite qualifying defeat

McHugh revels in Wimbledon pressure to progress to next round of qualifying

McHugh and Fery shine as Wimbledon qualifying begins

Paul Dunne misses out on final qualifying for The Open

Eight Brits looking to become the next Emma Raducanu as Wimbledon qualifying gets underway

Fernando Alonso notes experience as reason for superb P2 in Canada GP qualifying

Fernando Alonso credits experience as reason for superb P2 in Canada qualifying