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Norfolk Women's Tennis Team in Prudential County Cup
Ranked number 9 internationally, tennis pro Lesley Charles speaks to Anglia TV in Cromer.
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Overview
Anglia TV report as Norfolk women's tennis team just failed to reach division two of the Prudential County Cup after winning promotion in each of the last four seasons. British international tennis professional Lesley Charles speaks to news reporter Gerry Harrison about her return to the tennis circuit following a serious back operation.
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