England cricketer drops into Leeds suburb for a game of tennis

An England cricketer visited a suburban Leeds sports club for a game of tennis this week.
England cricketer Alex Hales, left, poses with tennis coach Charlie SwallowEngland cricketer Alex Hales, left, poses with tennis coach Charlie Swallow
England cricketer Alex Hales, left, poses with tennis coach Charlie Swallow

Opening batsman Alex Hales enjoyed a hit at Chapel Allerton Tennis and Squash Club with coach Charlie Swallow on Monday morning.

The 28-year-old is in the area ahead of England's first one-day international against South Africa at Headingley, which takes place on Thursday.

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He turned up at the club after a mutual friend put him in touch with Charlie.

Hales has tennis pedigree - his grandfather, Dennis Hales, was an accomplished player who took Australian legend Rod Laver to five sets during a Wimbledon qualifying match in the 1950s.

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