Manx Wimbledon player facing USA in men's doubles

Wednesday, 3 July 2024 13:19

Billy Harris (credit: Wimbledon, YouTube)

A Manx tennis player may have lost in his debut matches yesterday but returns fighting in the men's doubles.

Billy Harris lost out to Spain's Jaume Munar - Harris had 39 wins and Munar managed 47 unforced errors.

Harris will now be in the men's doubles match alongside Liam Broady against USA's Christopher Eubanks and Evan King at a time to be confirmed this week.

29-year-old Harris first started playing the sport at Castletown Tennis Club before moving to Albany Tennis Club in Douglas, where he started going away for UK tournaments.

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