Eastleigh mayor Councillor Glynn Davies-Dear is hoping that Wimbledon fever will soon sweep across the town after officially opening the new tennis courts at Fleming Park Leisure Centre.

Speaking after he cut the ribbon at the centre, the mayor said: "I hope, with Wimbledon coming up, the people of Eastleigh will enjoy these new courts."

Cllr Davies-Dear added: "The courts are in beautiful condition."

The new facilities are bound to attract tennis players of all ages and yesterday they helped the mayor to get the new leisure facility in full swing.