IT was a tough test as Braintree Tennis Club's 18 and under boys played their first away fixture of the season at Dunmow.

The Braintree team, consisting of David Hooks, Sam Crow, Harry Briffa and Jack Parker (pictured), came up against a very strong home side.

All the Braintree boys played their best, with both Hooks and Crow taking their opponents to a third set championship tie break, but Briffa recorded the team's only win of the day with a 4-0, 4-1 result.