25/08/2026
As the dust settles on the first ever Telford Open, there’s one final post we need to make…
Firstly, to our very own Will “Kiwi” Hewett. 🎾
The whole thing started as Will’s idea, and what an idea it turned out to be.
From suggesting Telford should host an LTA Grade 4 Open to getting it off the ground against short timelines, various barriers and a hefty to-do list, Will drove it from the start.
And he didn’t stop once it began. Every evening he was manning the tournament desk, looking after players and spectators, working late into the night on schedules… while somehow finding time to get on court too.
Because apparently organising it wasn’t enough… he went and won BOTH the Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles titles. 🏆🏆
He also made a very committed effort to support the bar every night, although we’re not entirely convinced that part required much sacrifice. 🍻
A huge thank you, Will. We think you might have started something pretty special.
Of course, it took a team too. Thank you to the Board for backing the idea, Nadeem our ref for making sure everything was run according to the book, Juliet for everything she did behind the scenes to keep the club operational and able to support the event, Ross and the bar team for keeping everyone refreshed, Florrie for keeping everyone extremely well fed, Lou for keeping the fridge stocked and Lizzie for putting the menu together.
And finally, thank you to every player who entered, travelled to Telford and made the tournament what it was – and everyone who came down to watch, support and get behind it.
From an idea to a full LTA Open in a matter of months.
Not bad, Kiwi, not bad at all!
Same time next year? 🎾
