FOLLOWING Great Britain's success at the 'world cup' of tennis last year, the Davis Cup will be coming to Wokingham ahead of this year's championship.

Team GB won the 2015 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, their first victory in 79 years, and now the trophy is touring the country ahead of the 2016 competition.

The silverware will visit Cantley Park on Saturday, July 16, as part of the borough's second Great British Tennis Weekend.

This once-in-a-lifetime chance to see and be photographed with the trophy is available to all between 10am and 4pm.

Leon Smith, Davis Cup Captain, said: "Winning the Davis Cup was an incredible moment for me and all the team.

"Lifting the trophy on the court in Gent was an amazing feeling and I’m eager to ensure a lasting legacy following this historic achievement.

"Taking the trophy across the country and being able to share this momentous achievement with the nation is an important part of this legacy.

"I can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction when they see the Davis Cup and sharing a bit of that passion we had on court will hopefully encourage others to get involved and choose tennis as part of their everyday lives."

Over both days of the weekend a host of tennis coaching, free play, and family time events will be on offer.

Angus Ross, executive member for environment at Wokingham Borough Council, said: "We are thrilled to have been chosen to be a part of this very special Davis Cup Trophy Tour.

"I am sure the event will be a huge success and will follow in the footsteps of The Great British Tennis weekend held in May at Cantley Park.

"It was such a fun event, and it was great to see so many smiles and happy faces as people played tennis, many for the first time which was encouraging to see."

Visit www.lta.org.uk/gbtw to book your spot on the weekend.