Isle of Man residents will have a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see and be pictured with the impressive Davis Cup Trophy up close and personal when it visits the Isle of Man on Sunday 24th April.

Following the historic win by the British Davis Cup Team last November, the first time in 79 years, the Lawn Tennis Association has announced the launch of the Davis Cup Trophy Tour across 50 counties in Great Britain.

Michael Downey, LTA Chief Executive, said; “The Davis Cup win is one many will remember for the rest of their lives and is a key vehicle that can drive interest in our sport.“

“The LTA is proud to be able to share this incredible achievement with the British people and those who loyally supported and backed the team.”

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire and captivate a nation and we want to use this Trophy Tour to bring more children and adults into our great sport and thank the tennis community for believing we could do it.”

The Trophy will be displayed at Douglas Lawn Tennis Club on Kensington Road between 9am and 5pm. Douglas LTC will also be running a number of events free for all to attend.

To mark the event an inter club Davis Cup style competition will be held in the morning. Teams from local clubs will compete in both singles and doubles.

The afternoon will take the form of an open day where the public can have a go at playing tennis between 2pm and 5pm. IOM LTA coaches will be involved in running taster coaching sessions for adults and children as well as some fun tennis related activities, including finding the fastest serve.

Douglas Lawn Tennis Club alongside Ramsey Tennis Club were also selected to deliver an LTA free 6-week Tennis for Kids course as part of the Davis Cup Legacy programme.

Tania Thomas, IOM LTA Davis Cup Legacy coordinator and Douglas LTC Secretary, said; “We are thrilled to have been chosen to be a part of this very special Davis Cup Trophy Tour.”

“What a great way to celebrate Davis Cup victory and to thank all the supporters and volunteers! We are delighted to be working with LTA to inspire more people to pick up the racket and even come to love the sport for life.”

More details and updates on the Isle of Man Trophy tour can be found on Douglas LTC Facebook page.

To find out further information about the Davis Cup Legacy visit: www.lta.org.uk/daviscuplegacy.