By Kelvin Wakefield
It was a big weekend for tennis. As well as it being the Wimbledon Finals, members of the Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club were able to see their four newly refurbished tarmac courts declared open too.
Chair of the Tennis club, Nici Pedley, said it was fantastic to see the new courts looking so good and that it was a great improvement to the facilities, which had been closed since April 2025.
“The resurfacing has given us a literal fresh start. It represents a new energy and direction. We want everyone to have fun and enjoy this new chapter for Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club,” Nici said.
She thanked the club and its members, who contributed £15,000 towards the project. Thanks were also given to The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), who contributed the majority of the funds, and to Leeds City Council, who provided project management support.Â
Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Barry Anderson (Cons), was on hand to lend his support and to cut the ribbon. He expressed: “Heartfelt thanks to the LTA for their generous grant of £50,000. Their investment in grassroots tennis is helping to grow the game.”
The club plans to bring back a competitive league and to provide coaching sessions on Saturdays. Courts can now be booked online by club members non-members alike.Â
Anyone looking to try tennis can attend free sessions held at Kirstall Abbey Tennis Club on Sunday mornings at 10am.Â
 Club details can be found on their Facebook and website.
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