PERSHORE'S Naomie Tarver had a remarkable weekend at the LTA National Finals held in Shrewsbury, in various tennis events. In the Women's singles competition, Tarver engaged in a match that lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes. After dropping the first set 5-7, she made a resilient comeback, securing the second set 6-2 and ultimately triumphing in the tiebreak with a scoreline of 10-5.

Teaming up with Helen Bond in the Women's doubles event (pictured) Tarver continued her winning streak with a convincing 6-2, 6-3 victory. The duo demonstrated exceptional coordination and skill on the court.

In the mixed doubles category, Tarver joined forces with fellow Pershore wheelchair tennis club player Will Barton. Their final match was a nail-biting affair, with Tarver and Barton prevailing with a scoreline of 5-7, 6-4, and a tense 11-9 triumph in the match set tiebreak. Tarver's nerves were put to the test as she served for the win, but she managed to maintain composure, securing another victory for the Pershore doubles pair.

Adding to her achievements, Naomie Tarver was honoured at the LTA Wheelchair National awards on Saturday night. She waas awarded with the prestigious titles of LTA National Women's Singles and Doubles Champion for the 2023 season. This marks the second consecutive year that Tarver has received these accolades, a testament to her consistent excellence on the tennis court.

As seen in the Evesham Observer.