WALES'S top tennis players will be descending on Penarth as the town's two clubs host the Cymru National Tennis and Padel Championships 2024. 

Both clubs will be open to the public for spectators to enjoy tennis from juniors through to veterans. 

Both will be serving lunches, teas coffees and a licensed bar each day. 

The competition starts on Sunday 25 August and runs until Saturday 31. 

"It's an amazing opportunity to see some really top-quality tennis right here in Penarth," said Penarth LTC's Ben Coates. 

“We hope people take the opportunity to sit outside and enjoy a coffee or a drink and enjoy the clubs’ lovely surroundings while watching some exciting matches.”

Both clubs are laying on hospitality so spectators can enjoy tea, coffee and snacks  while watching the games. The town centre Penarth Lawn Tennis Club will also be offering evening meals on most days as well. 

"It's a real privilege to be hosting the championships for a third time," said Mr Coates. 

“We hope people in Penarth take this opportunity to enjoy some top-class sport". 

Windsor’s Rob Wedlake said: “We're delighted to be co-hosting the Cymru Tennis and Padel Championships again in partnership with Tennis Wales and Penarth LTC.

"It represents an opportunity to showcase all that Penarth has to offer alongside some fantastic tennis where we have several home-grown players in contention again”

Like all tennis tournaments the timings of games depends on the progress of play, but up to date schedules can be found online: https://competitions.lta.org.uk/sport/draws.aspx?id=9D5494BE-E6C6-4806-A9BD-311BF1C6FB8D

The schedule for the Padel competition at Windsor can be found here: https://competitions.lta.org.uk/tournament/0178CF03-1B51-4725-A2CE-FBC70AEAB49C

Both clubs will be serving food and snacks through the day with evening meals at Penarth LTC Sunday to Friday (except Wednesday and possibly Thursday) from 6pm. 

There will be a street food from Ringo’s Dirty Diner from 5pm Friday night at Penarth LTC on Rectory Road and home-made pizza on Saturday at Windsor.