Local lad shines at boys' Wimbledon

Billy Harris remains in optimistic mood despite not reaching the third round of boys' singles at Wimbledon.

The 18-year-old Manxman lost to Italy's Filippo Baldi 6-1 7-6 late yesterday afternoon.

Harris became the first player from the Isle of Man to win a singles match at Wimbledon after beating Chile's Jamie Ignacio Galleguillos on Monday.

His former coach Karen Faragher has called Harris's efforts this week 'an amazing achievement' and said he was inspirational to juniors across the island.