The finals marked the culmination of weeks of competition, with players competing across a range of categories before Championship Day determined this year’s winners.

One of the standout matches came in the men’s singles final, where defending champion Kyrill Kennett was aiming for a fifth championship title.

He faced last year’s runner-up Tom Lee in a closely contested encounter.

James McIntosh and Sorina Zamfir receive the Mixed Doubles Trophy from the Mayor of Andover Tony Burley (Image: Andover Tennis Club)

Kennett claimed the opening set, but Lee responded strongly in the second to level the match.

The contest was decided by a championship tie-break, with Lee taking an early lead.

However, Kennett refused to surrender his crown and fought back to win the tie-break and retain the title.

Both players received warm applause from spectators after a match played to a particularly high standard.

In the ladies’ singles final, Anastasia McComb took on last year’s champion Maria Sharova.

The pair exchanged a number of impressive rallies, but it was Sharova who proved strongest, winning in straight sets to regain the title she first won two years ago.

The final match of the day was the mixed doubles, featuring James McIntosh and Sorina Zamfir against Claire Reid and Andrew Winnett.

Reid and Winnett have both enjoyed previous success in the competition, having won the title several times before.

The crowd was treated to a series of long and entertaining rallies, with both pairs showing remarkable determination in defence.

However, McIntosh and Zamfir held a slight advantage throughout and secured victory in straight sets to lift the title together for the first time.

The pleasant, leafy surroundings of the club provided the perfect backdrop for the occasion, with spectators enjoying an afternoon of competitive tennis and close-fought contests.

Later in the day, presentations were made by the Mayor of Andover, Tony Burley, who congratulated the winners and finalists on their achievements.

The celebrations continued off the court, with barbecue food provided by Garth and Maranda Jacobs from Clos du Marquis, followed later by tea and cake.

Club members said the combination of excellent weather, competitive matches and strong support from spectators made for an enjoyable occasion, bringing another successful championship tournament to a close.