Britain's first bubble-protected clay tennis courts are to open in the North-East after the Lawn Tennis Association selected Middlesbrough Tennis Club to become an accredited venue.
Tennis World, in Marton Road, has been chosen because of its reputation for producing top-quality players.
The club will have ten new outdoor courts, four of which will be covered by bubble protection during winter.
More than 400 adults and juniors use the facilities.
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