Comments for Dan Maskell Tennis Trust

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Mrs Eileen Osgood

Mrs Eileen Osgood — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:40:41 +0000

I first heard Dan before I saw him in person! He had come into the shop my husband and I ran to ask if we could deliver newspapers. As soon as I heard his voice I knew who it was – he had such a distinctive voice – and yes, we did deliver his newpapers for the next few years – but my interest in tennis gave us lots to talk about. My sister and I always entered the Public Ballot for tickets and were usually very lucky but one year we weren’t and Dan very kindly gave us ground tickets which at least got us inside the gate! He also agreed to meet my sister and we were invited to the BBC TV/Media centre where we saw/met several tennis players and had a photo taken with Dan and David Vine. This latter is a treasured possession. He was such a true gentleman and his signature saying will long be remembered

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Daniele Le Ster

Daniele Le Ster — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:42:26 +0000

Dan Maskell was such a wonderful commentator who just said the right thing at the right time in a way that complimented the game and the moment. As soon as you would hear his voice it conjured up a fantastic vision of top level tennis and commentary that was second to none! He gave great insight into the game and players and his commentary never interrupted a point nor was it intrusive between points. When I recall watching Wimbledon on t.v. from the past, Dan Maskell always features as for me he played such an important role in imparting great tennis knowledge during the modern era of the sport. Greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Alison

Alison — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:04:58 +0000

The best tennis commentator of all time, and associated with a lot of happy teenage memories. Ooh I say!

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Lyn Robertson

Lyn Robertson — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:30:24 +0000

What to say about the great man. I have watched tennis for 60 years and at the time Dan was the voice of Wimbledon. I still don’t think anybody has filled his shoes. I remember watching a doubles match and Dan said ‘I wonder what he’s saying to his partner, probably get the ball in’. Made me laugh because I thought, well obviously! Many other funny things, probably ‘ooh I say’ was one of his regulars. Was a sad day when he left us.

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Debbie Lloyd

Debbie Lloyd — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:25:14 +0000

I remember in 1976, I had just left school and as a treat my Dad took me to Wimbledon for the first time. I was mesmerised by the place from that very first visit. We managed to get onto Number 1 Court and managed to see the great Bjorn Borg in the quarter final, right at the end of the day as my Dad was trying to grab me away from the place who walked past us leaving the Club for the evening but Dan Maskell, to me he was the voice of Wimbledon even then and to see him a few feet away, proudly sporting his Wimbledon Members Badge absolutely made my day. I was only 16 that summer and now at the ripe old age of 62, I always remember that moment and wish we could hear his lovely voice on Centre Court again……oh I say….

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Dawn Davies

Dawn Davies — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:34:00 +0000

Dan Maskell was a lovely man and the voice of Wimbledon. Back in 2001 I had a stroke which left me in a wheelchair for over 4 yrs. I used to play tennis from school age and still used to play with friends. After spending 6 long months in hospital I was climbing the walls. My speech therapist recommended that I did wheelchair tennis. I absolutely loved it and it played a huge part in my recovery. I’m now back on my feet with just one sided weakness. A massive thank you to the Dan Maskell Trust. I will continue to support. XXX

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Lucas Town

Lucas Town — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:11:51 +0000

Massive thank you to DMTT for all your help with funding my coaching sessions and tennis rackets to continue my dream to get better with my tennis. I am progressing really well with my tennis and the help with the funding for coaching has really helped with this !!

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Rob McCowen Trustee and Marketing Director AELTC 1985-2011.

Rob McCowen Trustee and Marketing Director AELTC 1985-2011. — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:53:42 +0000

I remember that Dan Maskell had had a long association with the Slazenger company, for whom I worked from 1970 -1985. In 1981, Slazenger held its Centenary Conference at Ferndown, attended by some sixty delegates. Dan was invited as one of our two Guests of Honour as the Voice of Tennis and I remember him giving an excellent after dinner speech to our many guests from the tennis and golf world. The other Guest of Honour that evening was the golfer Bobby Locke, three times Open champion.

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Ivan Rodriguez-Deb, National Champion Visually Impaired B4 category

Ivan Rodriguez-Deb, National Champion Visually Impaired B4 category — Thu, 19 May 2022 13:05:25 +0000

From novice tennis player to national champion, The Dan Maskell trust has always been there to support me with my tennis development. Without them, I wouldn´t be the player I am today. Thank you for continuing to help create future champions whilst promoting accessibility and inclusivity at the forefront of our sport.

Comment on Tributes, Messages & How the Trust Has Helped Me by Zak Corbishley, wheelchair tennis player

Zak Corbishley, wheelchair tennis player — Thu, 19 May 2022 13:04:41 +0000

The DMTT’s help and support of my Wheelchair Tennis has been unbelievable and I can’t thank them enough. Their help and support gets me loads of time on court with my coach and spending time away at Tournament’s with some amazing people I can now call friends. The Dan Maskell funding has helped change my life, I’m so happy with all the support I receive.