Truro Open Grade 3 2009

Claire Tresidder, aged 17, blasts her way to victory in the ladies' open, defeating Dory Crellin (Truro) in the final.

In the senior event, Roy Knight beat Henry Ogden 6-3, 7-5 to win the men's title and Claire Tresidder won the ladies' event 6-2, 6-2 against Truro's Dory Crellin.

The mixed was won by head coach from Truro, Ryan Fern with fellow coach Kate Flavelle 6-4, 6-3 against Dory Crellin and Richard Ellis.

Truro Lawn Tennis Club would like to thank all their sponsors, Tony Pryce Sports and Nick and his staff, Lillicrap and Chillcott, Truro and Penwith College and Jean Mooney who came to present the trophies as well as Watson Marlow and Tony Herring who sponsored the overall event and to Amanda Hensman of Lifestyle Chiropractic who were available all week for on and off court assistance.

Sarah Butter the tournament organiser said: "It was a remarkable week, made even more superb by the support of our fantastic sponsors who made it all possible.

"We played host to some of the top junior players from as far away as Warwickshire travelling down to play great tennis.

"Tennis is a sport that needs greater recognition in this county as we have some of the greatest junior players here. "The results from the week prove once again that the children can compete at this level and come out on top, many of the top seeds from further afield were knocked out in the opening rounds by our county's children and it makes me very proud to be part of this exciting time in Cornish tennis.

"You never know the next Nadal could come from Cornwall. I am really looking forward to next year and who knows, the feedback was so good with this event we may even be granted a Grade 2 one day."