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Many schools had their own tennis courts and students compete in various junior tennis tournaments throughout the year. Parklands Sports Club had one of the largest tournaments for juniors with events for boys' and girls' singles and doubles in under 10 years, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18. During the rains, it was sometimes necessary to move events to the courts at Loreto (Msongari). The annual Kenya Junior Open Tournament run by the Kenya Lawn Tennis Association (KLTA) was held at Nairobi Club. There was also smaller Junior Tennis event held in the 1970s at Karen.

Open Junior Tennis Tournament

Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi - 1975

Kenton College
 1975 Tennis Team with John Goodwin
Photo: © Gordon Mumford

1975 Winners of
Girls' Tennis Events
Photo: © Gordon Mumford

Kenton College entered a large tennis team coached by John Goodwin. There were also a large
number of participants from the Loreto Convent (Valley Road) and Loreto Convent (Msongari).

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