Harris grateful for opportunity after Wimbledon qualifying elimination

Manxman Billy Harris appreciated the opportunity to play at Wimbledon qualifying despite an opening round defeat to Lukas Klein. Harris, 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 6-3 6-4 to the Slovakian. Ad/> Though a little disappointed not to progress further, the 27-year-old was thrilled to have had the opportunity to enter the draw having received a wildcard.

TennisMatusevich admits he has lots to learn after Harrison defeat2 MINUTES AGO Harris commented: «It's been great to play. I appreciate the wildcard from Wimbledon, and it's been a good experience. I'm obviously disappointed to lose in the first round but I’m going to try and get my ranking up and play it next year, that’s the plan.

»The guy [Klein] had a big game, he played a decent game to break me in the first set and I had quite a few chances up on his service games to try and get back into it, but couldn't convert those points.  «I just felt like if I'd taken one of those games to break back, I could’ve made it a bit closer. I just didn’t take them.» This grass court season has been the biggest of Harris' career, with the Manxman starting to play on the tennis circuit more regularly. After a competitive run, he is now looking ahead to the rest of the summer and season as a whole.