Birmingham's Billy Moxon enjoyed an unforgettable experience on the manicured lawns of Wimbledon – and got to lift silverware at SW19.  

Moxon, 14, who attends St George’s School and lives in Edgbaston, featured in the national finals at the Play Your Way to Wimbledon event, Powered by Vodafone – the largest individual mass participation tennis competition in the UK.  

Thousands of fourteen and under and eighteen and under players took part in the qualifying stages this year, leading to county and regional finals in June and July, with the winners progressing to the national finals on Wimbledon’s Aorangi Courts last week.  

Moxon, who described Roger Federer as his tennis idol, beat Plymouth's Jacob Blacker-Rose in Saturday's Boys' Singles final – and was understandably thrilled with his attendance at Wimbledon, revealing it was an experience he will never forget.  

He said: "It's amazing and it feels really good right now to have won. It's great to be able to lift the trophy here.  

“It’s been a great experience. It’s a Grand Slam, so it’s pretty cool. It’s nice to be where all the pro players have been.  

"Winning that match was my highlight 100 per cent, it was the closest match I've had and the other matches were great but this is by far the best.  

"It feels really professional to be here and seeing everyone here and all your friends is good as well.  

"This is incredible preparation for what's coming up next. I’d like to play professionally, and maybe play at an American University.”  

The competition looks to inspire the next generation of tennis talent; allowing junior players to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and compete for a chance to play on Wimbledon’s iconic courts.  

Formerly known as the Road to Wimbledon, the competition launched in March and is delivered in partnership by the LTA, The All England Lawn Tennis Club, and Vodafone.  

This year’s tournament will deliver over 10,000 playing opportunities across singles and doubles competitions in 800 venues.  

From 2023, the LTA and The All England Lawn Tennis Club are planning for the competition to expand further, through the introduction of additional age groups and disability categories, which Vodafone is proud to support, whilst helping to encourage more kids to pick up a tennis racket.  

Former British No.1 Tim Henman was in attendance to cheer on the youngsters at SW19 and offer his experience and advice.  

He said: "My involvement goes way back to when this first started in 2002 and really using Wimbledon as the character to inspire the next generation.   

"Now the partnership with Vodafone means Play Your Way to Wimbledon really speaks about encouraging that next generation and giving them that access and opportunity.   

"Tennis is a game that you can play for life so it's about encouraging more and more people to play at a young age.   

"The standard seems like it gets better and better every year, we have thousands of kids participating and then a small number progress to Wimbledon.   

"It's a great environment, the enthusiasm and energy of all the kids is great and I think it's been a fantastic week. This is a great way to round it off."   

Play Your Way to Wimbledon, Powered by Vodafone, is a junior tournament that gives players an opportunity to follow in their heroes’ footsteps and compete on the grass courts at Wimbledon. The All England Club and LTA are proud to partner with Vodafone to relaunch and expand the largest individual mass participation tennis competition in the UK – for more information visit wimbledon.com