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Farewell Andrina Webb

A friend to everybody and a passionate supporter of our Games - taken before her time

Category D Singles 2022 Report

Hatfield once again hosted the Category D Singles Tournament for players between 30-39 handicap over the weekend of 19th/20th March and with numbers a...

Congratulations Ben Cawston!

Ben won the Western Open and US Open and (along with his 2020 US Open win) earning the right to challenge Tom Billings for the next World Championship...

20th Old Cheltonian Gold Racquet

Cheltenham Gold Racquet is back after a two-year absence - 11th to 13th March 2022

Brodie Cup 2021/22

Wellington win the 2022 Brodie Cup

Field Trophy 2021/22

Oxford win a close final against local rivals, Radley.

Pol Roger Trophy 2021/22

Queen's Club win the Pol Roger Trophy

151st Varsity Match

Mixed fortunes for Oxford and Cambridge at MCC

T&RA Guidance on Non-Wooden Racquets and Handicaps

We are aware that sportswear manufacturer Harrow has produced a prototype non-wooden Real Tennis racquet.This guidance explains how any matches played...

Cambridge triumph 4-2 at Rackets Varsity Match 2022

This was one of the most exciting Varsity Rackets Matches for many years.

The British Amateur Doubles Rackets Championship

Congratulations to T. Billings & R. Owen who beat A. Duncliffe-Vines & A. Titchener-Barrett in the final.

MCC Silver Racquet 2021

Jamie Douglas wins delayed MCC 2021 Silver Racquet vs Jamie Giddins 3-0 and will play Ed Kay on 26th March for the MCC Gold Racquet.

All Comers 2022 Tournament Entry

Please email Jamie Giddins - jwegiddins@gmail.com if you would like to enter the All Comers tournament at Lords 18-20th March 2022.

Over 40s Rackets Doubles 2022

Sponsorship Packages for World Real Tennis Doubles in Bordeaux

Jeu de Paume de Bordeaux is inaugurating its new court and welcoming the World Doubles Championshipfrom 29th of June to 3rd of July 2022.

Washington Court Tennis - Save the Date & Last Chance to Give

Our friends in Washington are well on their way to completion of the project at Westwood Country Club.

US Open Entry Form

2022 US Open Racquets Championship ENTRIES CLOSE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2022STAG DINNER - THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 2022FINALS - SUNDAY, MARCH 13th, 202...

Inter Schools Doubles Level Championship - Senior, U16 & U13 match report 2022

The Under 18’s was at Queens, Under 16’s at Radley and the Under 13’s was held at The Oratory- so it was a busy weekend of Tennis.

Rackets Development Squad 2022

This weekend saw the first Rackets Development Squad session of the season. There were a total of 15 young men and women that attended this training s...

UK Professional Singles Championship 2022

Ben Cawston beats Ben Bomford in an epic final 3-1.

Seacourt Silver Racquet 2022

In the final, Zak started well taking the first set 6/1. With the second set much closer, Louis retired injured with Zak leading 5-4. Zak Eadle is the...

Leamington is looking for a Head Professional

Leamington Tennis Court Club is looking to recruit a Head Professional to work with our Assistant Pro.

Kershaw Cup and Thomas Trophy Report 2022

Two years after the previous event, competitors returned to Manchester to engage in the 2022 - the National Over-60s tournament level singles and hand...

Western Open Registration Form 2022

Dear Rackets Community, The Racquet Club of Chicago is proud to host the 2022 Western Open from March 3rd-6th. The tournament committee expects a live...

Amateur Singles and Doubles Championships 2022

Saturday 19th February: Ed Kay beat Jamie Giddins 6/3 6/4 6/2 to become the 2022 British Amateur Champion in a two hour thriller at the Queen's Club. ...

Brown Advisory British Open Singles Championships 2022

Tom Billings beat Ben Cawston in the British Open Final 15/1 10/15 15/7 15/3 15/2 | 4-1 Congratulations to Tom and Ben and a big thank you to our spon...

LRTA Under 19’s and Under 15’s National Singles and Doubles

Wellington was proud to host the LRTA Under 19’s and Under 15’s National Singles and doubles this weekend.

The Brown Advisory Ladies British Open Singles Championships 2022

Georgie Willis bt Cesca Sweet 15/12 15/18 15/12 15/9 | 3-1

National Fathers & Sons at LTCC

LTCC played host to the National Fathers & Sons over the weekend, with both the level and handicap editions both at full capacity.

Chetwood Trophy 2022

The Chetwood trophy returned this weekend, and with it the shocked faces of the players when they find out the handicap for their match. It’s always t...

Save the Real Tennis Court at Middlesex University

We are appealing the decision of the University to close our Real Tennis court. Please click on the link below and sign our petition to save our court...

Bristol Real Tennis Club - Opportunity for a Professional

Applications are invited for the position of Professional at the Bristol Real Tennis Club from March 2022, to work alongside current staff.

Plan B: advice and recommendations for clubs and professionals

The Government has announced 'Plan B' restrictions for England, which have now come into force in an effort to slow down the transmission of the Omicr...

Under 18 Singles Handicap Tournament 2021

British U18 Handicap Singles 2021 There was an excellent entry of 21 juniors for this year’s Handicap Singles event held at the Wellington court over ...

Under 21 & 24 British Real Tennis Open

Under 21 & 24 British Real Tennis Open Results 15th - 19th December 2021 at Middlesex University Real Tennis Club

Announcement from MURTC

Four year closure notice to be recommended by the University Executive. MURTC to appeal.

French Fixtures 2021-22 Season

All French Fixtures have been announced and are available to view here

Brown Advisory National Schools' Championships 2021

The draws have been updated

Invitation Singles 2021

Ben Cawston wins the Invitation Singles 2021

Farewell to Murray Glover

Murray Glover, a highly accomplished Tennis player and long-standing member of the Royal Tennis Court and the T&RA, died last Friday night Novembe...

Early success for Investing in Professionals programme

Jack Josephs has been selected to join the RTC professional team which shows the Investing in Professionals programme has achieved its first success.

T&RA Real Tennis Awards 2021

Paul Weaver was awarded volunteer of the year. Bertie Vallet was awarded the best junior performance award. Chris Ronaldson was presented with a lifet...

British Open Doubles Final

Rob Fahey & Nick Howell win the T&RA British Open Doubles Championship, beating Bryn Sayers & Ben Taylor-Matthews 6/5 6/4 6/4

British Open Singles Final

John Lumley wins the T&RA British Open Championship, beating Ben Taylor-Matthews 4/6 6/4 6/2 6/0

Amateur Singles Rackets Final

Final this Tuesday 23rd November at 7pm. The Queen's Club

Real Tennis World Masters 2022 Schedule

Brown Advisory Ladies British Open Doubles 2021

Tara Lumley and India Deakin beat Georgia Willis and Cesca Sweet 3-1 in the final.

World Doubles Rackets Championships 2021 Second Leg

Saturday 13th November at 7 pm New York Racquets Club One game all and the new World Champions are Tom Billings and Richard Owen

The British Over-50 Amateur Singles Championships (The Bridgeman Cup)

Draws have been announced

World Doubles Rackets Championship 2021 First Leg

Challengers, Tom Billings and Richard Owen, win the first Leg 4-0 against the Champions, Jonathan Larken and James Stout. 15/9 15/6 15/10 17/15.

Real 10 at Middlesex University

Five stars of the game; namely, Rob Fahey, Bryn Sayers, Ben Taylor-Matthews, Josh Smith and Will Burns battled it out over 10 extraordinary sets playe...

Farewell to Geoffrey Atkins, Rackets World Champion 1954-1971

The T&RA were greatly saddened to hear the news that one of its greats, former Rackets World Champion Geoffrey Atkins, passed away on Saturday 6th...

British Open - Meet the Players

Meet the Players playing in this years British Open

Real Tennis British Open Events & Tickets

You are warmly invited to the following events alongside The British Open.

WRC Announcement

Changes to World Doubles Qualifying Regime

Canford is seeking a Real Tennis & Squash Assistant Professional

Canford is seeking an Assistant Professional/Sports Coach to support members of the School’s Squash and Real Tennis Clubs, coaching members and pupils...

All Comers

Lord's was delighted to host the 2021 All Comers tournament, two and a half years on from the 2019 tournament. The tournament took place on Saturday 2...

Manchester Mixed Doubles

Everyone bought into what I'm trying to build regarding mixed doubles and growing the sport.

Clifton Cup 2021

Ben Cawston retains singles title and regains 2017 doubles title alongside partner Tim Armstrong

British Open Draws

The British Open Singles and Doubles Draws have been announced.

Henry Leaf 2021

Old Etonians beat Old Carthusians 6/1 6/2

World Masters 2022

There has been a slight change in the WM calendar. It concerns only Fontainebleau and the 70s. The French Government told us that they will close the ...

Brigands Peripatetic Tournament Saturday 2nd October 2021

A great day was enjoyed with many highly competitive and fiercely contested matches.

World Championships Doubles Eliminator - Battle of the Brits

Open Champions, Tom Billings and Richard Owen, win 5-0 against fellow Brits, Mike Bailey and Nick James.

Double Trouble: Lea Van Der Zwalmen, Rackets World Champion And Real Tennis World Number 2

Story written by Trevor Jones

Category B-G Handicap Tournaments 2021 Final Results

What a fantastic start to the season seeing so many great matches being played after such a long time. Congratulations to all category winners and tha...

Cattermull Cup (Alumni Tournament) 2021

The Cattermull Cup 2021 Results - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th September

The Lights of Ladakh by RMTC professional Kate Leeming

The Lights of Ladakh is 50-minute film about (RMTC professional) Kate Leeming's Breaking the Cycle in Ladakh expedition – a 1200km cycle over some of ...

The Royal Tennis Court Development Tournament

Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th September 2021THE LINE UP OF MATCHES IS OUT - Spectators Welcome!

Noel Bruce Final 2021

Haileybury beat Winchester 4-2 in the Noel Bruce Final. Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we were unable to live stream. Full report below.

Fifty Years Ago today…

On 14 September 1971, Chris Ronaldson was interviewed for the job of Assistant Professional at the Oxford University Tennis Club and started work ther...

Succession of the Chairman

The Board of the T&RA is pleased to announce that Fred Satow will become the next Chair of the Board on the retirement of David Watson following t...

IRTPA FLM National League

The IRTPA FLM National League is up and running for 2021-2022.

T&RA New Brand

You may have noticed a few changes to our website and a refresh to our brand, heres why:

Upcoming Tennis & Rackets Fixtures 2021

Tennis & Rackets Tournament Entries Open

Noel Bruce Cup 2021

Haileybury beat Winchester in a thrilling Noel Bruce FINAL at the Queen's Club

T&RA Category Tournaments 2021

The Category Tournaments will be held from 3rd September 2021.

Brodie Cup 2021/22

The Brodie is back with a record entry

Noel Bruce Qualifying Tournament 2021

Results

British Junior Open Championship 2021

Max Trueman, Bertie Vallat and Max Warner are the 2021 Champions

Farewell Ian Garside

23.11.39 - 19.7.21

Garland Cup at Moreton Morrell (15-18 July 2021)

Tennis is Coming Home

Sport England advice for Step 4

New advice for Monday 19th July

Farewell Bernard Weatherill

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Bernard Weatherill QC passed away on 15th July peacefully, at home, aged 70.

Roadmap Statement and Guidance

Combined guidance for Tennis and Rackets

Head Real Tennis Professional

For Holyport Real Tennis Club

Farewell David Mordaunt

Royal Tennis Court on Channel 5

USCTA National League 2021

View the match schedule and meet the teams

Farewell HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99

New Trainee Professional at MURTC through the IiP Programme

Jack Josephs starts his new career.

Marking 50 Years by Chris Ronaldson

‘Marking 50 Years’ by Chris Ronaldson has been published and is available immediately

Farewell Sam Beale (1947-2021)

Sam's departure will be felt in Bristol and across the Real Tennis and Rackets community. An inspiration to so many of today's youngsters (as well as ...

Farewell Mike Bolton (1934-2021)

Mike had been one of many who kept the Dublin dream alive

National League Exhibition Match 2021

Battle of Team New England

Job Opportunity at Rugby School

Director of Racket Sports

Limerick Competition Entries

Vote for your top 3 Limericks at the bottom of this page.

Lockdown Book Recommendation

MCC More than a Cricket Club. Real Tennis and other Sports at Lord`s was published in November 2020.

Dormancy During Pandemic

IHSC updated guidance on dormancy

2021 Rackets Fixtures Update

Fixtures will be updated regularly keeping in line with current Government Guidelines.