THE chances of a hat- trick of Girobank Tour victories for Ross tennis player Colin Bennett evaporated when he was forced to withdraw from his second round match at Sunderland due to illness.

Bennett, who is currently third in the men's standings with 235 points, won the last two stages of the tour in Swansea and Sutton but had to pull out of his match with Simon Harston.

l Easter holiday junior tennis coaching for six to 16-year-olds and match-play practice for 10 to 18-year-olds will be staged at Madley Tennis Club and Bridge Street Sports Centre, Leominster. Full details are available from Jenny Ellerton on 01568 797414.