12-07-2025
Islander wins bronze at World Beach Tennis Championships
Martyn Bailey (left) competed in Italy at the World Beach Tennis Championships (Image: Contributed)
An Isle of Wight man represented Great Britain in a global tennis tournament, winning three bronze medals.
Martyn Bailey, from Rookley, competed as part of Team GB in the World Beach Tennis Championships in Rimini, Italy between Monday, June 23 and June 30.
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Martyn returned home with three bronze medals in the mixed doubles category, national teams competition and national teams over 30s.
The event was Martyn's second time representing Team GB at the tournament, and has previously represented Team Isle of Wight in the last Island Games as a player and manager.
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He said: "It was great. I didn't go expecting it, it was a great week and great to be part of the team.
"It was so hot. When it gets to a certain level of heat, it even burns through your tennis socks!
Martyn is getting ready to compete in the European Championships in Sardinia between September 10 and 14 and has just started playing on Appley Beach.
