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Conor's efforts in vain

Conor Niland's (1997-2000;Georgian Cottage) first appearance at Wimbledon ended in frustrating fashion when he went down in 5 sets to France's Adriano Mannarino, whom he had led 4-1 in the final set.

A win would have sent Irishman Conor through to a 2nd Round Centre Court tie against Roger Federer, who had a comfortable straight-sets victory over the Frenchman.

The £11,000 prize money was small consolation for world 184 seed Conor, who had battled thorugh the qualifiers last week to reach the main draw.

Richard wins national title

Richard Gabb (Edgarley & Day; 2000-2009) has won the British Junior (Under-18) National title.

Fifth seed Richard beat Lewis Burton 6-1 6-2 in the final, the day after winning the Doubles title with partner Ashley Hewitt.

More than 400 of the best young players in the country competed across qualifying and main draws at the tournament which was held at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

Past winners of the championships include current British number ones Andy Murray and Elena Baltacha

Richard and Roger

Richard was twice given the opportunity to help warm up Roger Federer during a competition the Swiss master won for the fifth time at the O2 Arena in November.

He was one of three players from the University of Bath's International High Performance Centre (IHPC) on duty at the finals and was called back by both Federer and Andy Roddick, so impressed were they by his hitting.