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Latest updates and Hand-picked resources.

general
Oct 29, 2025

British Open Junior Day 2025

Sign up for the Junior Day of the 2025 Sir John Ritblat British Open and Women’s British Open Real Tennis Championships.

general
Oct 21, 2025

MURTC Announces Special 2025 Real 10 Lineup

Middlesex is pleased to announce that the 2025 Real 10 tournament will be held as a Doubles event for the first time this November in celebration of t...

tennis
Oct 16, 2025

Real Tennis National Open Event 2025 Report

The first-ever Real Tennis National Open Event was a fantastic success, with early estimates showing close to 600 prospective new players having atten...

tennis
Sep 30, 2025

Women’s British Open 2025: More Details

Dates, match times and more are now available for the Women’s British Open, taking place at The Queen’s Club in November 2025.

tennis
Sep 30, 2025

Entries Open for World Masters 2026

Entries are now being welcomed for the Individual Events of the World Amateur Masters, being held in Melbourne 3-11 April. You can also register your ...

tennis
Sep 23, 2025

Real Tennis World Championship 2025

Continuously updated information about the World Championship Challenge, including streaming links, results, match reports, and more.

general
Sep 18, 2025

Chris Davies to Retire as CEO

Notice to Members from Richard Compton-Burnett I am writing to let you know that Chris Davies has decided to retire next June after 16 years as CEO.

general
Sep 16, 2025

T&RA Annual Dinner & Awards 2025

We are pleased to announce that the tickets for the T&RA Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony are now available for purchase!

general
Aug 19, 2025

Beloved Westwood Pro Ivan Ronaldson Has Died

We are very sad to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Ivan Ronaldson - Les and Chris’s oldest son who was Head Real Tennis Professional at the ...

tennis
Jul 09, 2025

Great Britain Wins Limb Trophy 2025

Congratulations are in order for Great Britain, who defeated Australia to retain the George Limb Trophy at Seacourt.

tennis
Jun 11, 2025

JUNIORS: Try Real Tennis for Free This Summer!

The T&RA and the Dedanists’ Foundation are pleased to announce that we are continuing a joint initiative that encourages juniors to take up the ga...

tennis
Jun 04, 2025

MCC Searching for Tennis Apprentice

Lord’s has put out an application for an Apprentice Tennis and Squash Professional, with the emphasis being on tennis under the Tennis & Rackets A...

tennis
May 27, 2025

Ladies World Championships 2025

The 2025 Ladies World Championship Singles and Doubles in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island from 24 to 31 May.

general
Apr 22, 2025

David Fortune Has Passed Away

David Fortune sadly passed away on Sunday, 20 April, following complications after surgery.

tennis
Apr 14, 2025

Handicapping Best Practice

This is a general reminder about best practices in use of the handicap system, with the aim being the consistent application of handicaps between club...

tennis
Apr 14, 2025

Changes to Category 1 Handicaps

The International Tennis Committee (ITC) has approved a change to the Category 1 Threshold from 5.4 to 10.4. This is to counteract the general increas...

general
Apr 02, 2025

Ian C. Jamieson Has Passed Away

Longstanding T&RA member, Ian C. Jamieson died suddenly but peacefully on the 13th March 2025, aged 86.

tennis
Mar 04, 2025

Real Tennis Featured in Quirky Boston News Clip

See players like Leon Smart, Tony Hollins, Nick Summerlin and Brad Ursprung in an entertaining news clip that aired on Chronicle 5 WCVB in Boston.

tennis
Feb 19, 2025

MCC Searching for a Tennis and Squash Professional

Lord’s is looking for a talented athlete to work with and under the tutelage of the Club’s Head and Deputy Head Professionals with the twin aims of de...

rackets
Jan 28, 2025

Canford Searching for Graduate Sports Assistant

Canford wishes to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed university graduate to help coach Real Tennis and Squash, as well as learn Pro du...

rackets
Jan 07, 2025

Longtime Rackets Player Nigel Kenyon Passes Away

The T&RA announces the passing of Nigel Kenyon, who died over Christmas, on 27th December.

tennis
Dec 11, 2024

Juniors Can Play For Free This Holiday Break

The T&RA, in conjunction with the Dedanists’ Foundation, is pleased to announce the continuation of a holiday scheme that encourages juniors to ta...

tennis
Nov 26, 2024

Coupe de Thélème Returns to Paris Court in 2025

It is with great pleasure that the Paris Real Tennis club announces the much-anticipated return of the Coupe de Thélème in 2025! Get ready for unforge...

tennis
Oct 25, 2024

British Open Junior Day 2024

The British Open Junior Day 2024 is taking place on Sunday 24 November at The Queen's Club. Apply now!

tennis
Aug 19, 2024

The British Junior Real Tennis Championships 2024

A record number of 49 youngsters from many different clubs around the country plus a contingent from the USA and an Australian competed over 3 days in...

tennis
May 21, 2024

Help Save the Paris Jeu de Paume Club

Our friends at Jeu de Paume Paris are appealing to T&RA members for their help in saving the club, which is in danger of being sold and taken out ...