The Queen to open LTA centre
The Queen is the patron of the Lawn Tennis Association The Lawn Tennis Association, of which The Queen is patron, moved to its new headquarters in February.British player Greg Rusedski and The Duchess of Gloucester will be present as The Queen tours the 26 outdoor and indoor courts.Members of Great Britain’s Davis Cup Team will also be practicing at the new state-of-the-art facility.The National Tennis Centre cost an estimated £39million and has 20 outdoor courts, six indoor
courts, a gymnasium and sports science and medical facilities.It is also the new headquarters of the LTA, which moved from its former home at Queen’s Club last month.The LTA hopes the centre will become “a one-site national focus for the sport in Great Britain and offer players the very best opportunity to realise their potential by offering world-class facilities and back-up.”Speaking after reaching the semi-finals in Miami on Wednesday, British number one Andy Murray said: “The last time I saw (Roehampton) is when I played the juniors there in 2004 I think. So I haven’t actually seen (the centre). “I’ve been to the site, but I haven’t seen the centre. I’ve heard it’s nice but you’d have thought so for £40m.”