LOCAL tennis players often reflect on the 'glory' years of Monaro tennis where the courts were full each weekend as players enjoyed competition play and a welcoming social setting.

While those times have largely passed, a throw back to a favourite era took place on Sunday at Cooma's Royal Tennis Club.

The Royal Tennis Club hosted its annual social doubles tournament, raising funds for the Cooma Hospital Auxiliary. In its fourth year, the 2025 edition raised $2000 for the auxiliary, the most in the event's short history.

Close to 30 pairs contested the doubles event across three grades with players travelling from Sydney, Canberra and Batemans Bay for the occasion.

In the top grade, Scott Lloyd and Gavin Shepherd overcame Trish and Sam Williams in a high-quality set.

A terrific encounter in the second final saw John Bowe and Joe Lloyd defeat Russ Haylock and Tom King in tie-breaker, and in the third final, Sarah and Damien Miller beat Mick and Charlie Redden.

The doubles day and auxiliary fundraiser was supported by Cooma's Alpine Hotel who covered running costs of the day, and Nelson Parker (Cooma product) of Get Set Tennis. Get Set Tennis and Wilson donated three top-of-the-range Wilson racquets for the raffle.

Auxiliary members prepared a morning tea enjoyed by all as close to 100 people turned out to play and watch the doubles day.