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'A further delay by the LTA to take this remedial action could have caused another operator to exit the market like the Libercell and Novafone left the market, a condition that would have truly robbed the people,' it reads.

The event, which was held at the University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Centre, was the first collaboration between LTA's SERVES initiative and She Rallies programme, which is delivered in partnership with Judy Murray.

The Sunderland indoor event is part of an expanded international calendar of tournaments being staged by the LTA in Britain this year, providing a showcase for the game outside of the traditional summer grass court season and opening up the sport to more fans around the country.

Currently,Tennis Scotland receives only one per cent of the LTA's revenue funding annually worth just PS700k from a PS70million budget.

Those who exceed the LTA could face a tax charge of up to 55 per cent of their pension savings above this level.

Scott Lloyd, CEO at the LTA said: "Everyone should be able to enjoy tennis in a safe and inclusive environment and as the governing body of tennis we have a responsibility to keep children and vulnerable adults safe from harm.

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The Stockport star (above) has been given no invitations w to LTA events this season because of her ongoing refusal to play for the Fed Cup team.

It is the first major milestone in the LTA's 10-year Performance Strategy for British Tennis, which focuses on making GB one of the most respected nations in the world for player development.

Timson said the former British number two had passed all the LTA's latest checks over a six-week period and will continue to be assessed.