Scotland’s overall provision of public indoor tennis courts will be boosted by 25 per cent next autumn, when a new centre opens in East Kilbride.

Playsport’s eight indoor courts, four mini tennis courts and hand eye coordination development zone will become the focus for the delivery of Tennis Scotland’s community programmes and will, hopefully, be the place to nurture future champions.

Tennis Scotland’s CEO, David Marshall, says Playsport represents a massive opportunity for tennis provision: “The success of the Murrays has given our sport its highest ever profile and it is very important that this moment is seized with both hands.

“Although it will be great for our elite players, the tennis centre at Playsport will be focused primarily on community use and developing grass roots participation.”

Among its other facilities, Playsport will also have a golf academy and driving range, a softball/baseball range, eight five-a-side and two seven-a-side football pitches, a health club, swimming pool and children’s gym and soft play area. It is being developed by Playgolf, Kilmartin Property Group and South Lanarkshire Council.