THE 2023 Somerset County Championships is now done and dusted after a fantastic finals day where new players were crowned age group champions.

There were competitions for age groups from Under 8's all the way up to Men's and Women's open.

The event was once again a success and highlighted the quality of tennis on offer in Somerset.

A spokesperson for Somerset Tennis LTA said: "For all those who entered, watched or supported, we hope that you enjoyed the event.

"Time for some thank-you's: Taunton Tennis Centre for hosting the annual event, Our ace referee Parul Patel, aka Mrs P, for doing such an ace job, Members of the Somerset LTA Council for presenting the trophies and awards.

"And lastly, well done to everyone who competed, to the parents, coaches, helpers and all supporters. Thanks for coming and we hope that you'll all be inspired to enter next year."

One exciting story to come out of the competitions is that of U9 Singles champion, Annabella Jenkins.

Last year, Annabella won the U8 girls competition and she has continued her development, this year  winning U9 title.

What made it special was that as there were only three girls entering this year meaning they put the girls in with the boys (around 17-18 of them) and Annabella won the title not dropping a single set.

The 2023 County Champions are as follows:

  • 8U Singles - Winner: Noah Fletcher, Runner-up: Finn Saunders
  • 9U Singles - Winner: Annabella Jenkins, Runner-up: Noah Fletcher
  • 10U Girls Singles - Winner: Almendra Correa-Garma, Runner-up: Lowri Sinkins-Moysey
  • 10U Boys Singles - Winner: Oscar Fletcher, Runner-up: Maximillian Wachtel
  • 11U Girls Singles - Winner: Almendra Correa-Garma, Runner-up: Lowri Sinkins-Moysey
  • 11U Boys Singles - Winner: Oscar Fletcher, Runner-up: Darius Florin Moroian
  • 12U Girls Singles - Winner: Keira Perry, Runner-up: Charlotte Matthews
  • 12U Boys Singles - Winner: Toby Wong, Runner-up: John Angelosanto
  • 14U Girls Singles - Winner: Ava Julyan, Runner-up: Rosie Grant-Peterkin
  • 14U Boys Singles - Winner: Marcus King, Runner-up: Toby Wong
  • 16U Boys Singles - Winner: Marcus King, Runner-up: Thomas Keeler
  • 18U Boys Singles - Winner: Oliver Honey, Runner-up: Frankie King
  • 18U Boys Doubles - Winners: Oliver Honey & Vaughn Julyan, Runners-up: Frankie King & Marcus King
  • Men's Singles - Winner: Joshua Craze, Runner-up: Oliver Honey
  • Men's Doubles - Winners: Daniel Smith & Alex Thomas, Runners-up: Oliver Honey & Vaughn Julyan