Player Profile: Michael Gilbert

MICHAEL GILBERT

Squad: 50+

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Thirty-five

How were you introduced to the sport?

My two sons played

What made you come to Totally Tennis?

Indoor courts

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Johanna Konta

What do you like most about the sport?

Exercise

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Back spin chop

How often do you play?

Two/Three times a week

Do you play any other sport?

Golf 

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Still playing!

 

Player Profile: Neel Chandrasekar

NEEL CHANDRASEKAR

Squad: Red Squad

How old were you when you first started tennis?  

Seven

How were you introduced to the sport?

Because my dad plays tennis

What made you come to Totally Tennis?

My dad plays here

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?  

Roger Federer

What do you like most about the sport?

Spin shot

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Forehand

How often do you play?

Twice a week

Do you play any other sport?

Karate and swimming

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Runner up in the TT tour

Player Profile: Peter Ash

PETER ASH

Squad: Mixed Morning & 50+

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Over fifty

How were you introduced to the sport?

Mark Warner Social Evening

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

It was recommended by a tennis coach

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Tim Henman

What do you like most about the sport?

The social and physical element

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Backhand overhead smash

How often do you play?

Three times a week

Do you play any other sport?

Skiing, Water-Skiing, Dinghy Sailing, Surfing , Windsurfing and Climbing Trees 

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Not upsetting everyone else

 

Player Profile: Gregor Stronach

GREGOR STRONACH

Age: Twelve

Squad: C

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Four

How were you introduced to the sport?

I saw people playing on holiday and wanted to try it 

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

Because it’s my local tennis centre and friends recommended it 

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Roger Federer

What do you like most about the sport?

It’s fun to play

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Smash

How often do you play?

Once a week

Do you play any other sport?

Yes cricket, football and rugby

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Joining C Squad

Player Profile: Nathan Dolman

NATHAN DOLMAN

Age: Eleven

Squad: C & B

How old were you when you first started playing tennis?

Ten

How were you introduced to the sport?

By my brother

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

My coach Jamie said it’s the best

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Andy Murray

What do you like most about the sport?

Rallies

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Backhand

How often do you play?

Every week

Do you play any other sport?

Football

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Beating James

 

Player Profile: Kirsten Hazelwood

KIRSTEN HAZELWOOD

Age: Nine

Squad: Giants

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Seven

How were you introduced to the sport?

At a tennis club in Winchester

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

Because it’s better than my old one

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Rafael Nadal

What do you like most about the sport?

Volleys

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Smash

How often do you play?

Every Monday

Do you play any other sport?

Hockey, basketball, judo and athletics

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Coming 3rd in competitions at my old club

 

Player Profile: Patrick Downer

PATRICK DOWNER

Age: Twelve

Squad: Holiday Camp

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Eleven

How were you introduced to the sport?

My Dad used to play tennis

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

Because it’s a fantastic club

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Andy Murray

What do you like most about the sport?

Learning

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Forehand

How often do you play?

Once a week

Do you play any other sport?

Football

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Beating my dad

 

Player Profile: Kiran Head

KIRAN HEAD

Age: Thirteen

Squad: Holiday Camp

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Seven

Why did you choose Totally Tennis?

Because it seemed like a very good tennis club and it is

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Andy Murray

What do you like most about the sport?

The running around and the games

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Backhand

How often do you play?

Not much

Do you play any other sport?

Swimming, karate, cricket, badminton and squash

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Improvement

 

Player Profile: John Heather

JOHN HEATHER

Squad:  50+

How old were you when you first started tennis?

Eighteen

How were you introduced to the sport?

I can’t remember

What made you come to Totally Tennis?

The coaching

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Roger Federer

What do you like most about the sport?

Great social interaction and exercise

What do you consider to be your best shot?

Forehand

How often do you play?

2 – 3 times per week

Do you play any other sport?

Dancing

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?

Reaching the mixed doubles final in St Marybourne

Player Profile: Samantha Smith

SAMANTHA SMITH

Squad: Holiday Camp

How old were you when you first started tennis?

I was 10 years old

How were you introduced to the sport?

A school club

What made you come to Totally Tennis?

I came with my friend

Who is your favourite professional tennis player?

Andy Murray

What do you like most about the sport?

Being on my feet

What do you consider to be your best shot?  

Forehand

How often do you play?   

Most weekends

Do you play any other sport?  

Basketball, football and netball

What’s your greatest achievement in tennis so far?  

Playing matches