Budding young Wimbledon hopefuls gathered at Wooburn Tennis Club for a juniors tournament last Saturday.

The club, in Wooburn Park, Town Lane, Wooburn, staged the Buckinghamshire Lawn Tennis Association Grand Prix for youngsters looking to take their first step to playing in real professional conditions.

The tournament is mini-tennis based as children play on a full sized court with a softer ball which is easier to strike.

Janet Jameson, junior events organiser, said: "The programme is to get youngsters enthused about playing. You'd be surprised how good some of them are. They can really hit the ball hard"