Earlier in the winter Andy Murray was at the Stirling University Campus to open DOE's indoor acrylic tennis hall but was unfortunately not able to be present for the recent opening of the outdoor Clay facility.   Stirling University is already acclaimed as a Centre of Sporting Excellence in Scotland and the Chief Executive of Tennis Scotland commented "Quite simply this extended facility will become the hub for tennis in this country.   In addition to a central training resource, a home base for our players on the tour and a high performance centre, players can also enjoy the benefit of superb sporting facilities including sports science services and a state-of–the-art fitness centre creating what is in effect a sports village". To view the BBC coverage of the opening click here

In the South Her Majesty the Queen had opened the new National Tennis Centre at Roehampton where DOE installed 12 outdoor courts (6 Clay and 6 GreenSet GRAND PRIX Acrylic) and 6 indoor courts (GreenSet GRAND PRIX on an area elastic timber floor over underfloor heating).

The 6 Clay courts at Roehampton have already seen intensive use since being brought into play and are expected to become a focal point for junior development and elite squad training and preparation in future years. 

More news about all the courts at Roehampton will follow during the summer as the elite players comment at the end of their first 3 months of play in the new British home of Tennis.