BROMSGROVE tennis players appear to have sealed second spot in Ladies Division One after pulling off a 5-1 win over Pershore.

The pairing of Rachael Mack and Imogen Sinclair proved too strong for their rivals as they won both of their contests.

The experience of Jilly Witcomb and Meg Jones proved equally impressive when playing as third pair.

Tina Manning and captain Sally Franks saw them lose the only rubber following a long and tense three set battle.

Bromsgrove kept the pressure on leaders Inkberrow following a 5-1 win over Belbroughton in Division Five.

The pairings of Steph Armstrong and Beccy Smith, together with Anne Simper and Connie Wedelich won their matches in convincing style.

The second pair of Lisa Rushton and Lorraine Russell beat their opposite pair but then lost a close battle with Belbroughton's first pairing.

The result means Bromsgrove stay second just four points adrift of Inkberrow with a game in hand.