Introducing Lito – our very own Argentinian tennis champion!
Lito has been coming to Lords for over a decade and runs private tennis coaching on our courts (even though Court 5 has affectionately been called "Lito’s Court" for a long time now!).
We asked Lito a few questions about the time he has spent at Lords, and here is what he had to say…
What is your favourite part about running your sessions at Lords each day?
My favourite part of having my coaching at Lords is to see all the friendly staff every day.
What is one of your favourite or funniest stories to tell from over your years here?
I can’t remember the exact year, but I was coaching a young girl in the middle of the afternoon when suddenly a big storm broke loose and hail bigger than golf balls started coming from the roof! The noise was so loud, the little girl I was coaching panicked and sat on the middle of the court crying. I quickly picked her up and took to her mother in the café. In less than ten minutes Lords was flooded and most of the cars were damaged in the parking lot!
Which reception sofa is the most comfortable to take a midday nap on?
The one next to the Crèche!
Who makes the best espresso at Lords Café?
Difficult choice – they are all good!
How many lessons do you think you’ve coached at Lords over your years here?
About 25,000…
We love having Lito as part of the Lords family and we encourage you to stop and say hello if you see him on the courts or at the café!