Sarah (middle) with her Southampton crew
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City Tennis Clubs are the cheapest and easiest way to get playing tennis for the first time.
There are 25 spread across the UK and you can join at anytime. You don't even need to have your own racquet!
Here 13-year-old Sarah shows us behind the scenes on the south coast at Southampton CTC.
Tell us about your club
Southampton City Tennis Club is based in a David Lloyd Club so there are lots of indoor and outdoor courts to play on.
There is also an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, there are badminton and squash courts and there is a fitness suite too.
What goes on?
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Southampton CTC
Address: The David Lloyd Club, Off Browhill Way, Frogmore La, Southampton SO16 OXS
Contact: Brett Evans
Tel: 0238 074 7160
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During half-term our coaches Bash (nice name!) and Brett organise tournaments where we play against each other.
The winners and runner-up get prizes like trophies, balls, grips and much more.
I also help out with my coaches when they teach the little ones. I do this so I can get some experience on how to be a coach.
The former GB player Chris Wilkinson also plays and coaches at our club too.
What's the best thing about your club?
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Sarah's fast facts
Age: 13
Club: Southampton CTC
Fave players: The Williams sisters
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During the big tennis tournaments such as Wimbledon or Queen's our names get entered into a draw to go to the games.
Last November we were lucky enough to go and meet Boris Becker during the Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall.
How long have you been playing?
I've been playing tennis for four years and I play five times a week for an hour.
My two favourite players are Serena and Venus Williams because they have great sports personalities and they are brilliant tennis stars.
How would you improve tennis in the UK?
The image of tennis could be a lot better if they put more money into training like they do in athletics.
Tennis could be a lot more funky if they played music whilst they were playing too!
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