Budding Helensburgh tennis players put their skills to the test as part of a mini winter tournament.

Helensburgh Tennis Club recently held the league for the juniors to mark the end of the autumn coaching block.

16 juniors took part with each participant playing at least three singles matches in what was many players’ first competition.

Coaches Cameron White and Gregor Chambers organised the event which had three age groups – red, orange, and yellow ball categories.

A club representative said: “There were some excellent rallies and play, with very closely fought points.

“All matches were played in a good spirit, with the majority of juniors having never taken part in a competition before.”

Cole won in the red ball group, Max in the orange ball group, and Calum in the yellow ball group.

The next coaching block will start on Monday, January 22 for juniors and adults with the coaches planning to arrange another social tournament at the end of the block around Easter time.

The club is also holding a New Year's tournament for seniors and juniors at 1pm on Tuesday, January 2.

For more information on the Helensburgh Tennis Club, visit www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/HelensburghLTC.