A TENNIS club made history last night as both of its teams secured a place in the final for the first time. 

Newton-le-Willows Tennis Club had two teams through to the Warrington and District LTA Knock Out Tournament Final for the first time in the club's 140-year history. 

The final took place on Newton-le-Willows Sports Club grounds, which saw both teams compete for the J L Arden Trophy.

Newton's first team and second team both made it through, with the firsts bagging the win. 

Kieron Potter, secretary of the tennis club, said: "The members and people involved in Newton-le-Willows Tennis Club are absolutely delighted.

"It went down well, and it was a lovely event despite the poor weather. They played with great spirits because everyone knew each other from the same club, but it was very competitive.

"There was a lovely friendly banter, and we had a buffet after the match with a presentation of the trophy.

"Some old members turned up and some members of the community as well."

The club, established in 1882, recently had refurbishments to its courts after receiving grants. 

Kieron said this added to the irony that the club secured a place in the final and the grants during its 140th anniversary. 

The tennis club now has four courts suitable for all weather, with their senior teams competing in the Warrington Tennis League. 

The club are also an LTA British Tennis registered venue.

St Helens Star: The club received refurbishments to its courts and are also in the process of having floodlights installed The club received refurbishments to its courts and are also in the process of having floodlights installed

The first time win came at no better time, with world-famous tennis tournament Wimbledon currently underway. 

The tennis championships began on June 20 and will continue through until July 10. 

Newton Sports Club History 

Newton-le-Willows Sports Club was established in 1858 and was initially a cricket club.

The non profit club and one of the oldest in the area, had its first ever game played by locals on May 30, before a match against Newton and Wigan took place in August. 

A £200 pavilion was later built in 1875 and was used by the cricket teams.

Additional sports over the years, such as rugby, football, and tennis, saw the club receive its present name Newton-le-Willows Sports Club.