THPod 3.27: Our Portsmouth picks for the Solent Cup

Send us Fan Mail The winter storms hit this weekend, so instead of playing a long-planned tennis friendly at CourtX, Dave and Robin recorded this episode together.  We explore how Portsmouth & District’s Winter Leagues have started, now that we are into Week 5, and Robin shares his expected winners and who might find it tough across the area’s top divisions. Portsmouth have a strong turnout for winter this year, with 90 teams registered, representing 20 clubs. And things will be competitive at the very highest levels.  Robin shares who he expects Portsmouth to send into battle at the Solent Cup, which will be played at CourtX in April, since it is Portsmouth’s turn to host.  Elsewhere, a Starbucks millionaire builds the first new tennis court in Hampshire in ages, but he’s going to have to tear it down after the Coucil came down hard on the misadventure.  And.a local school has upgraded four courts to move them inside, with the very best of playing surfaces. They’ve committed to making the courts available to others outside of school use. Do we have the birth of a new Thornden on our hands? Send us your thoughts for (or about!) the show: [email protected] Speakpipe.com/THPOD WhatsApp: +44 (0) 74 7039 5289 Follow us at: Instagram @thampshirepod TikTok: hampshiretennispod Facebook: The Tennis Hampshire Podcast Youtube: @tennishampshirepodcast