Game. Set. Match! This week, Tamworth is serving up some world-class tennis action on the recently redeveloped Courts @ East, as a strong field of players hits the court.

Tamworth has long been the Country Music Capital, but one sport is determined to give musos a run for their money as the city plays host to its first Australian Pro Tour tennis event, the Capital of Country International.

The tournament, which opened on Saturday, September 7, will continue through to September 21, featuring back-to-back Men's 25 International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour tournaments.

Among the names drawing attention is Cruz Hewitt, son of Australia's darling Lleyton Hewitt, who is ranked 863 in the world and was on court on Tuesday evening.

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