29 April, 2025

Hampden Park Tennis Club hosts Julie Marks Memorial Tournament

On a beautifully sunny afternoon, Hampden Park Tennis Club hosted the second Annual Julie Marks Memorial Tournament on Saturday 26th April. Julie was the long-term Chairman of Hampden Park Tennis Club and lost her battle to cancer in October 2023. The Tournament was a joyous event, welcoming long-term and new members to participate in a competitive, but friendly doubles tennis tournament. It was well attended and hosted 31 active participants as well as current and past non-playing members

Julie Marks Trophy entrants at Hampden Park Tennis Club

Ages of competitors ranged from 17 to 82, all keen to take home the trophy.

InterSport of Lewes were also in attendance, demonstrating new opportunities in racket technology.

Darren Linegar, coach, hosted the event, ably creating competitive and fun match-ups.

Jia Liu receiving the winner's trophy from Darren Linegar Club Coack Credit: Hampden Park Tennis Club

After 4 hard-fought rounds, 4 participants were vying for the title. The eventual winner was Jia Liu who narrowly beat James Dagless for the tropy. They were closely followed by Dave Sharpe and Carl Zerrudo in joint 3^rd place.

The event raised over £140 in charitable donations which will be split between Julie’s favoured charities – MacMillan and St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Hampden Park Tennis Club is an active and friendly Club. We welcome new Members – if you are anywhere from a Beginner to a very experienced player you are welcome to join us – our event winner above is a new Member. We have Junior and Adult sections and field a number of very successful teams in the local Sussex league. If you want to give us a try, take a look at our website www.hampdenparktennis.co.uk, or contact our Club Secretary on secretary@hampdenparktennis.co.uk.