RAINFORD Tennis Club member Eve Twist is Lancashire County Champion after winning the eight and under girls’ singles at Bolton Arena.

In her first ever appearance at the Lancashire Tennis Championships, seven-year-old Eve won all four of her matches in the qualifying draw, which took place on Thursday, to earn her place in Saturday’s main draw alongside some of the best players in the region.

Eve’s winning run didn’t stop there as she won all six of her main draw matches and ended the day lifting the trophy and becoming a county champion for the first time.

Rainford coach Steve Vincent said: “We are delighted for Eve to finish a successful summer by winning the Lancashire Tennis Championships.

“Eve won the St Helens Tennis Tournament last month and has backed this up with her win in the County Championships.

“She should be very proud of her efforts.”

Rainford Tennis Club are always looking for new players.