There has been a significant rise in the number of people using Glasgow's tennis courts, according to new figures.
Participation levels for the sport in the city are at a record high which officials believe is helped by the hosting of the Davis Cup and a multi-million pound investment.
There have already been about a third more attendances at the city's 25 free-to-use public tennis courts for the first six months of 2015/16 than during the previous 12 months.
The figures showed attendances rose from 11,500 in 2012/13 to 34,300 in 2014/2015, with the courts being used 45,300 times between April and September this year already.
The news comes as it was revealed almost £5.5 million has been invested in tennis facilities across the country over the past three years - representing more than 100 new or resurfaced courts.
Funding has come from different sources including the Lawn Tennis Association, Tennis Scotland, the Tennis Foundation, local authorities and sportscotland, the national agency for sport.
About £1.5 million has been spent on 18 new and improved courts in Glasgow.
Councillor Archie Graham, depute leader of the city council, said: "These new figures are breathtaking and show that there is a real appetite for tennis in Glasgow, with attendances at our park sites at an all-time high.
"National and citywide investment in new courts combined with Glasgow City Council's commitment to providing free tennis in our parks and the success of the British Davis Cup team is helping to bring tennis to a new generation of players."
The council said more than 700 players are now regularly attending coaching sessions at public tennis courts in Glasgow.
Stewart Harris, sportscotland chief executive, said: "The increase in tennis participation in Glasgow is terrific. We have all collectively worked hard to produce such a significant rise, and it is clear that the collaboration is really paying dividends."
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