When Anne Keothavong was growing up in east London it was, at times, all anyone could do to find a serviceable tennis court. The facilities at her regular haunt, Hackney Downs, were often beset by moss and the risk of slipping over; park wardens were constantly on the prowl and there was certainly no thought that this area would one day host an event that may have a dramatic impact on the sport’s presence in this country.
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Written by Nick Ames
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/18/gb-fed-cup-tennis-play-offs-anne-keothavong-copper-box-arena under the title “GB look to tear up old script in Fed Cup as tennis heads to new venue | Nick Ames”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
