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British Over 45s Indoor Singles Champ

Steve Brett is celebrating an outstanding performance in winning the British over-45 indoor singles title. The former County champion went through the competition at Dudley without dropping a set in five matches. He defeated Gloucestershire’s Neil Howitt 7-6, 6-4 in the final to capture the trophy for the first time. The 45-year-old, who is a member of the Leicestershire and Leicester Forest East Tennis clubs, is waiting to hear whether he will go to the world championships in Mexico. He is currently reserve for the Great Britain team.
"I haven’t played tournaments for a few years because of work and family commitments," said Brett, who is a partner at Withers Intersport in Leicester. "There was pressure and I did feel nervous because I knew there was an opportunity there for me."
He did not disappoint, winning a trophy that has been won before by the likes of Roger Taylor, Jeremy Bates and Paul Hutchins.
"I wanted to try to win it as well as I could so that people would take note," he said. "The final was close. I felt a different emo tion in that match because I knew if I won I had won the championship. I didn’t play my best tennis in the final – but I don’t know whether anybody ever does." Brett added: "The level of veterans tennis is good. People are playing with the old values and respect for the game. It is very competitive. But if you stay fit, look after yourself and maintain a high standard you will do well." (article by Tim Murray, Leicester Mercury)

Withers Intersport boasts over 60 years sports retailing experience.
We are an independent specialist sports store and are very proud of our history within Leicester. We are now adding our expertise to our online store.
Online we specialise in three key areas to us, Racket Sports: Tennis, Badminton, Squash & Racketball, Running and Rugby. Our city centre store adds Cricket, Hockey, Swimming, Football and more ...... to our sports. Our staff are all knowledgeable, friendly and all have an active interest in sport, an ingredient we feel that is essential to understand all of our customers needs. We have recently opened a Pro Tennis Shop at Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club. To view our opening times, contact numbers and email details, please visit our contact us section.

Steve Brett (Partner)

• Seven times consecutive Leicestershire County Badminton Mens Singles Champion
• Twice Leicestershire County Tennis Mens Singles Champion
• Completed unique double in winning both Tennis and Badminton Mens Singles titles in same year
• One of Leicestershire Mens Tennis most capped players , representing Leicestershire for 26 consecutive years

Steve Brett partner of Withers Intersport pictured here with Monsoor Bahrami during a Head and Withers sponsored Tennis exhibition at Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club. Monsoor Bahrami helped with a junior coaching clinic and then performed an exhibition match with three county players.

Bob Withers (Partner)

• Founder of Withers Intersport
• As a youngster played Football and Cricket to a high county league standard
• Former president of Leicestershire County Badminton Association