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Britain's oldest tennis player, aged 99, plays regularly
​at Notton Tennis Club

August 2018

As featured recently on BBC Look North TV, meet Britain’s oldest amateur tennis ace who still serves up game, set and match - aged 99.

Sprightly great-grandfather-of-five Tom Hicks lives and breathes the sport and still smashes aces and challenges line calls at his local club. The active pensioner continues to play tennis with friends three times a week, often sneaking in extra sessions to perfect his not so secret weapon - a backhand with spin. He has been a member of Notton Tennis Club near Wakefield for 40 years and makes the short eight-minute journey from his home all year round no matter what the weather.
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Watch Tom in action here ...

And see below - the article from the Barnsley Chronicle.
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  • About Our Hall
    • History of the Hall
    • History of Notton Village
    • Railways in Notton
  • Find/Contact us
  • What's On
    • Regular Events
    • Special Events
  • Facilities
    • Car Park
    • Halls and Kitchen
    • Sports and Social Pavilion
    • Village Green
    • Sports Field
    • Notton Tennis Club >
      • Current Newsletter
      • NTC Application Form
      • Sad new - Tom Hicks
      • Tennis Club Centenarian
      • Oldest Tennis Player in the UK
    • Notton Cricket Club >
      • Gallery
      • Fixtures List
      • NCC Newsletters
    • De-Notton Bowers Archery Club >
      • Proud news!
  • Hire
    • Hiring the Halls
    • Hiring the Pavilion
    • Booking Form & Hire Agreement
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
  • News!
  • Gallery