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The eliminator venues for the 1st round eliminators has now been finalised. All four players, not surprisingly, who having spent two years travelling and quite frequently been out of pocket, in their endeavours to be one of the 4 players eligible to play in the eliminators entered the bidding...

  Sometimes, when an article is published (which by the way is far too infrequent) there is a tendency for the articles to be stereotyped and often referring to the historical past of the sport and not the game of today or its  future. In September 2004 an excellent...

The 2025 Australian Open is a special one in that the club is celebrating its 150th birthday This Open also sees the start of the next World Race cycle for the right to challenge the world champion in 2027. The entries close on Friday 6th December at 5pm AEST....

With the conclusion of the Sir John Ritblat British Open Singles final played at The Queen’s Club, London the 4 players who have the option to enter the eliminators has been decided. There is a set play-off for the 1st round eliminators of 1 v 4 and 2 v...

Tennis Professionals Applications are invited for the positions of Professional/Club Manager and Assistant Professional at the Sydney Real Tennis Section of the Cheltenham Recreation Club (SRTC), ideally starting on 1 April 2025.  SRTC will open in early 2025 and is located at the Cheltenham Recreation Club (CRC), in an...

Camden Riviere will be defending his title at The National Tennis Club at The International Tennis Hall of Fame Challenge Days will be 23rd, 25th and 27th September 2025  

Have you ever wondered how often players have competed against each other?  Or what is the head 2 head of players? The answers to all of this is now available in the new section. Under the top menu bar go to and scroll down to ‘Player Head to Head’,...

The new season is nearly upon us.  Entries have now closed and this upcoming season is going to be different from previous years. Alex Machin, the IRTPA’s National League Coordinator has analysed the statistics from last year’s matches. A staggering 68% of matches were played using a substitution and...

Adam Phillips 30th July 1968 – 19th June 2024 A celebration of his life is being held on Thursday 18th July. His daughter, Lillian, has asked for this notice to be circulated to all those who knew their father Adam.

Please read and share this email with anyone in the real tennis community that might like to participate in the FLM National League this year. Looking at past season statistics – 68% of matches in 23/24 were played using substitutions and 22% were walkovers. In 22/23 this was 58%...

Adam was a real tennis professional through and through, he knew how to talk to members and discuss their game in detail; on and off the court a true gentleman; for those of us who came up against Adam on court, you could be sure of finding Adam showing...

The 2023 – 2024 Season Division 3 through to Division 10 began last September.  It was another season of competitive team tennis played around the country. These divisions were organised and run by Alex Machin, this 23/24 season was his first in the role and he took to the...

Sunday 28th July – Sunday 4th August Tickets and information about this event can be read here The Champions Trophy is not a straightforward ladder draw as there is a repêchage format involved.  Please note that the ladder you will see after the event has concluded shows only the...

Below is a notification from the USCTA on their National Fund. Professionals outside of the United States do not get the same sort of support from their National Associations and a way must be found to rectify this. The IRTPA has been asking at the highest level of the...

Job Title: Head Professional Location: Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire Job Type: Full-time Closing date: 31st May 2024 Start date: To be agreed Respond to: Simon Hobson, Chairman, Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club, email About the Club: MMTCC is flourishing real tennis club in rural Warwickshire. We are known for our...

They were the defending their World Championship and they retained the title in Chicago What an event it was, spectacular tennis showcasing the top 4 pairs from the past two years.  It was always expected that Chicago would put on a “good show”, it most certainly was one and...

Wednesday 24th April through to Sunday 28th April The Racquet Club of Chicago 1365 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60610 Tim Chisholm & Camden Riviere -v- John Lumley & Steve Virgona The score stands after the first day of play with honours divided 2 sets apiece.  The set scores...

Wednesday 24th April through to Sunday 28th April The Racquet Club of Chicago 1365 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60610 The finalists will be the defending champions Tim Chisholm and Camden Riviere against the number 3 seeded pair of John Lumley and Steve Virgona.  The first 4 sets will...

Wednesday 24th April through to Sunday 28th April The Racquet Club of Chicago 1365 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60610 First up yesterday were the 2nd and 3rd seed pairs – Rob Fahey and Nicky Howell versus John Lumley and Steve Virgona.  It would be interesting to know whether...

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  SHENKMAN’S HENCHMEN WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL FLM SUPER LEAGUE The most amazing 4 days of tennis which has created a”buzz” around the U.K.’s competition scene. Thank you FLM for your support of this new event and your continued support of the National League divisions.  By all the feedback...

How could the event have more excitement then yesterday’s match of Williams -v- Gordon? You have to factor in competitiveness for certain and this factor involved Williams again tonight. We knew that Shenkman’s Henchmen would be in the final but who would the opposition be and it was mathematically...

  Oh my word, superlatives cannot convey the excitement, the play, the competition or the pure desire to win.  The commentators were beside themselves with excitement, the players’ fellow team members were leaping in the dedans and were heard whooping in the Member’s Bar, the spectators were in absolute...

What a ‘corker’ of a day yesterday.  A buffer hour had been worked into the schedule – it was just as well as the first rubber finished with 5 minutes before the schedule time of the second rubber. The MVP after the first day is: The matches today, Thursday,...

The opportunity for the right person to create and make this position is now being advertised.  The full details are on this attachment here. Further images of this spectacular court can be seen here  

THE SUPER LEAGUE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL THROUGH TO SATURDARY 13TH APRIL ON THE EAST COURT OF THE QUEEN’S CLUB, PALLISER ROAD, LONDON W14 9EQ On the 10th, 11th and 12th there are two  sessions each day at starting at 14:00 and 18:00.  It is a round robin format,...

  The event is being streamed each day by Ryan Carey and can be seen on the USCTA’s media channel here The match schedule is below  

    The Draft for the Super League, being held at The Queen’s Club from 10th April – 13th April has been completed   The Captain’s have made their choices and the teams are:   The schedule for Wednesday – Friday is:          

The Draft will take place at 12:00 on Tuesday 12th March.  Follow this link to see this innovative event starting with the Draft and then join us on one or all of the days on 10th – 13th April at The Queen’s Club.  Ben Geytenbeek will be streaming all...

The draw of the singles and doubles plus the qualifying draws will be done today, 1st February at 18:00 EST and can be seen on the USCTA’s You Tube Channel.

A rare opportunity for a full time Real Tennis Professional to join the established team of Head Professional, Kees Ludekens, and Assistant Pro, Peter Paterson, to support the running of our vibrant two-court club located in the centre of Cambridge. The role could be shaped in different ways, so...

U.S. OPEN 22ND – 29TH FEBRUARY Declared Prize Fund Singles and Doubles:  $65,000 Initial Singles Prize Fund:    $42,250 Initial Doubles Prize Fund:  $22,750 As at the closing time of 48 hours prior to entries closing which was5:00pm EST on Monday 29th January, the tournament committee have decided not...

  The FLM Super League is a new concept, formed for 2024 to incorporate the top 3 National League divisions as traditionally outlined (Premier, Division 1 and Division 2). The top 16 entrants will be eligible for the tournament, with the top four players taken by world ranking, and...

Bidding for hosting the Final Eliminator and The Challenge 2025 is now open.  If you have any query on these documents please contact Susie Falkner at the IRTPA There have been some changes to the Final Eliminator bidding which the IWCC feel will be attractive should your chosen player...

The World Championship Doubles, like the World Championship Singles challenge is a biennial event and has until now happened in uneven years. Due to the pandemic the original scheduled date in 2021 was postponed and the event is now being held from the 29th June – 3rd July 2022...

  This important Open event is being held from 22nd – 29th February. This is the first Open to allow the initial prize fund declared on the entry form to be increased. The Prize funds declared on the entry form generate the world ranking and race points available to...

Camden came out of the blocks pretty fast on this last day.  He wanted the Challenge “done and dusted” and to win those two sets straight up to retain his title. Both sets were close, the first going 6/5 to Camden.  Both players had numerous set points.  The second...

The most extraordinary turn around happened tonight.  After the first four sets on day one with Camden Riviere winning the four sets many thought the challenge could be completed on the second day.  How wrong they were. The score on the second day had John Lumley winning 3/1.  The...

The 1st day of the 2023 World Challenge has not disappointed.  The Westwood Country Club is simply spectacular, the world championship committee headed up by John Motz, have thought of everything and then there was the tennis. The score is standing at 4/0 to the world champion, Camden Riviere,...

Streaming of the 2023 Challenge between the World Champion, Camden Riviere and his Challenger, John Lumley, will be available to watch on the USCTA’s YouTube Channel Day 1: Sunday 17th September America 14:00EST, United Kingdom 19:00BST, France 20:00CET Australia 04:00AEST + 1 day, Day 2: Tuesday 19th September America...

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  The UK National League is undergoing an exciting new change for the 2023-24 season. We are delighted to announce the continuing sponsorship from FLM for the upcoming league season. The Premier Division, along with Division 1 & 2 will merge to form the FLM Super League. The top...

A message and invitation from the World Championship Committee of theWestwood Country Club   Hello Court Tennis Enthusiast, We are writing to formally invite you to attend the 2023 World Championship of Court Tennis, to be held at Westwood Country Club on September 17, 19, and 21, 2023. We...

Further information on the event will be updated when received  

Lumley was brutal in his dominance of the second day’s play.  Howell had to come out of the blocks quickly as he had to win 2 sets to take the eliminator to a final day of play.   The first two sets were over quickly with Lumley winning 6/0...

With amazing streaming provided by Ryan Carey, those of us unable to be present in Philadelphia were able to watch this fascinating evening of tennis.  Great commentary being provided throughout by Barney Tanfield with guest commentators joining him throughout the 4 sets being played. This was ‘new territory’ for...

This will be a ‘corker’ of a final! Tuesday 25th April at The Oratory Real Tennis Club, commencing at 18:00 THE TEAMS   Oratory versus Oxford Levi Gale v Robert Shenkman Claire Fahey v Zak Eadle Followed by the doubles if a decider is needed – 1st to 8...

   John Lumley 15th, 17th and 19th May  The Racket Club of Philadelphia    Nicky Howell     MATCH TIMES 17:30 EST EACH DAY The final eliminator is played over the best of 13 sets with 4 sets being played on the 1st day, a further 4 sets on...

The Prested Real Tennis Club is now owned and run by its members and they are seeking to recruit their own professional team to build this club. Full details can be downloaded 230326 PRTC Pro Job Advert

“No” it is not football Monday 3rd April – Wednesday 5th April National League in a compressed form.  Join the teams playing now via the USCTA’s YouTube Channel The first match on each day starts at 16:00 EST  The schedule and teams 2023 NL SUPER EVENT – Schedule

What a match this eliminator was.  The winner was Nick Howell who won 6/5 5/6 6/5 6/1 2/6 6/4 6/4. After the first day of play Nick Howell was leading by 3/1 sets, The final eliminator is between John Lumley and Nick Howell.  We will know on April 11th...

A great battle for the first 4 sets played in Aiken tonight between Aiken’s head professional Nicky Howell and Bristol’s head professional Ben Taylor-Matthews.  Howell leads by 3/1.  The set scores were 6/5 5/6 6/5 6/1. The remaining 5 sets or until a player has reached a total of...

  John Lumley playing in his first world championship eliminator process wins the best of 9 set match against Chris Chapman.  After the first day’s play Lumley led 3/1. A further 3 sets were played for Lumley to win the necessary 5 sets.  It was a great win for...

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia have seen their professional John Lumley take a  lead against RMTC’s  professional Chris Chapman. The 1st round eliminator is the best of 9 sets.  4 sets are played on the 1st day with up to 5 sets or until a player has reached a...

The 1st round eliminators are nearly upon us! These first round eliminators are the best of 9 sets.  The first 4 sets are played on the first day, with the remaining 5 sets or until a player reaches a total of 5 sets played 2 days later. The first...

  VACANCY – ASSISTANT SPORTS PROFESSIONAL/COACH, SEACOURT TENNIS CLUB The role will be attractive to a current club professional or coach or to anyone who has an interest in, and potential to develop, a career in racquet sports. A background in Lawn Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Rackets or Real Tennis...

The World Race concluded for the 2023 Challenge upon the completion of the British Open.  The four players who are eligible to compete in the Eliminators are John Lumley Ben Taylor-Matthews Nick Howell Chris Chapman The match-ups are decided by the ranking of the player: 1 -v- 4 2...

  The World Singles Challenge 2023  On behalf of the International World Championship Committee (IWCC) the IRTPA Executive are delighted to announce their acceptance of the bid from the Westwood Country Club in Washington, DC. The dates of the challenge matches are Sunday 17th, Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st...

It is likely to be the last time we see these two great players opposing each other in Singles.   It was an unbelievable effort from two players who have hardly stopped competitive tennis since the world challenge in September.   Camden gets married in a couple of weeks....

With the conclusion of the British Open Singles last night the players eligible for the eliminators are: John Lumley Ben Taylor-Matthews Nick Howell Chris Chapman The order of play is player 1 -v- player 4 and player 2 -v- player 3 The players will be notifying the IRTPA by...

The British Open is nearly concluded for the 2022 event. The singles final is tonight, 21st November, between the world champion, Camden Riviere and the GOAT, Rob Fahey.  The match starts at 18:00 GMT.   The doubles final is at the same time, tomorrow, 22nd November between Camden Riviere...

British Open Sunday 13th November – Tuesday 22nd November Entries close on 11th October and the draws are being carried out on Thursday 13th October and these will be published a few days later. At the completion of the Singles we will then know  the 4 players will be...

1st January 1965 – 27th September 2022 The association has received the sad news of Mike’s death.   Not only was he one of the top players, winning three Opens during the ’90’s he was also one of the top doubles players of his era. An obituary is being written...

Words cannot describe the tennis we have seen on the three match days but Jim Zug has been able to compile his third day’s report because of the highest quality streaming provided by Ryan Carey as he watched from America.  Great report but I think there are going to...

It has been an extraordinary challenge so far and the tennis at a level never seen before. Jim Zug’s report of the play is here The third day’s play is on Thursday 15th at 14:00 BST Don’t miss these two incredible players – it will be the last time...

An extension has been given to potential clubs for the hosting of the 2023 Challenge.  The closing date for bids to be received by the IRTPA was 26th September 2022 but this date has now been extended to 29th October 2022.

It was the most extraordinary 1st day’s play – why?  Rob Fahey completely forgot he is 54 years old and was moving and matching Camden Riviere’s athleticism and his reward was to win 2 sets.  This score line of 2 sets all has happened twice before since 2002 –...

The link below takes you to the streaming platform.   Streaming link – click here The matches will be listed individually on the link under “upcoming” You must register and then either buy individual matches (£15) or the matches for all 3 days (£35). Match times: Sunday 11th :...

    The IRTPA wish to convey their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to members of The Royal Family on the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen

The dates for this year’s 2022 French Open have been changed to Wednesday and Thursday 21st and 22nd September. The main event dates remain the same

  The Aiken tennis club, established in 1898, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of tennis professional. The Aiken tennis club is a private social and athletic club located in Aiken, south Carolina. Duties of this position include coaching and clinics, management of both club and...

Riviere and Chisholm after losing the first two sets of the final day’s play won the required 5th set 6/4 to retain their world doubles title which they have held since defeating Fahey and Virgona in the 2015 championships held at The Tuxedo Club.  Riviere and Chisholm have now...

    It’s been a very long wait but the time is nearly here! The World Championship booklet On September 11th the greatest real tennis player of all time, Rob Fahey, will commence the defence of his Real Tennis World Championship title for the 13th time, when the final challenge gets...

      This site now has a new section called ‘Coaching Videos‘ and is accessed from the top drop down menu: Our thanks to RT42.org for giving us permission to use their content on this site.

The world rankings run over a 3 year period.  Because of the pandemic there were no ranking events from the conclusion of the U.S. Open 2020 until the British Open 2021. During the three year period points diminish on each annual anniversary date of that tournament’s conclusion: First year:...

  The singles world challenge is a biennial event and since 2002 it has been contested every even year.  The 2020 challenge between the reigning world champion, Rob Fahey and his challenger Camden Riviere is still outstanding due to the pandemic and will be played in September 2022. The...

Tennis & Racquet Club Boston, Massachusetts   February 4, 2022 POSTING – SPORTS DIRECTOR The Tennis & Racquet Club invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position: SPORTS DIRECTOR. Overview The Sports Director is an exciting, leadership role at Boston’s premier sporting club. The successful applicant shall be proficient...

POSITION FILLED   Leamington Tennis Court Club is looking to recruit a Head Professional to work with our Asistant Pro. LTCC has recently reorganised the “non-tennis” section of the club to good effect and also enjoys an extremely busy court with a full schedule of matches and tournaments throughout...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacques A. P. Faulise of North Kingstown, RI, announce his passing on January 25, 2022. He was 70 years old. Born in Pawcatuck, CT, Jacques attended West Palm Beach Junior High School (FL) before he returned to his native Connecticut...

Unless the decision to close the real tennis court at Middlesex taken in early December by the University, the court will close in 4 years. A petition has been set up using change.org  It is now 12:15 on Tuesday 4th January and 1,757 people have signed the petition.  If...

As of the 12th November we are having a glitch with our database site.  It is this site which creates the draws and currently this glitch is affecting some of the historic draw results. We have been told there will be streaming of the event from Sunday, but the...

  The draws have now been published  Singles Draw Doubles Draw Spectator tickets are obtained via the T&RA by following this link  

The entry form for this year’s event is only available on-line  The draw closes on Wednesday 20th October at 10am BST  The draw will be held at The Queen’s Club on Thursday 21st October at 2pm.

    The schedule for the 1st half of the season can now be seen on the National League Match Schedule page.  Click Here

Ranking and race points on resumption of events The IWCC considered the proposal from the Executive that if 8 or more of the top 15 players are able to enter an event, irrespective of whether they do or not then this event will receive full points.  The IWCC requested that the...

POSITION FILLED REQUIRES A HEAD PROFESSIONAL The position of Head Professional has become available at Holyport Real Tennis Club. The Club came under new ownership in 2013 and has undergone extensive renovation and rapid growth of the membership and is now a thriving club.  We require a Head Professional...

The United States is holding its National League event from May 12th – May 16th. Due to the pandemic the format is different from previous years, but if successful it could be the format in future years. For those of you who watch the event your feedback will be...

POSITION VACANCY – ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL, HOBART REAL TENNIS CLUB The Hobart Real Tennis Club is a world-renowned sports club located in the centre of Hobart. One of only three Real Tennis Clubs in Australia, the club offers members the chance to play the oldest racquet sport in the world;...

Following the tsunami of the pandemic last season on events it had been hoped that calmer waters would occur in 2021. Sadly, news was received today that the French Open has been cancelled in September joining The Champions Trophy, and the World Doubles has been postponed until 2022. The...

The world doubles championship is run on a biennial basis and rotates between the four countries, U.S.A., Australia, U.K. and France.  It was the turn of the French to host in 2021. Due though to the pandemic, although it appears to be receding, the uncertainty of travel and quarantine...

The International World Championship Committee (IWCC) met and unanimously agreed the 2020 World Challenge will now be held over until September 2022 with the challenger remaining as Camden Riviere.  We have the full support of all sponsors, associated third parties, the 2020 World Championship Committee and the Prested Tennis Club...

  Due to the continuing disruption from the pandemic, the organisers of the U.K.’s event have had to cancel the season. The IRTPA are making full refunds to all teams who have entered.  Our thanks to FLM Wealth Management for their support and we look forward to our new...

As the news just breaks that London as from Wednesday 16th December moves into Tier 3 restrictions it may seem odd timing to be announcing the ‘flex-i-schedule’ for 2021 but surely this pandemic cannot last for ever?! The IRTPA has been working with the national associations to formulate a...

Covid-19 Guidelines to play – (subject to change)   All players, including visiting players, should familiarise themselves with the most current rules of play at the host club, and confirm with the host club that they understand and will adhere to them. If these rules of play are not...

With the continued uncertainty surrounding the restrictions of holding an event as large as the challenge; global travel restrictions, restricted spectator levels, health and safety amongst the players and spectators alike the International World Championship Committee (IWCC) have reconvened and are calling once again for a postponement until 2021....

Who in our real tennis community can sing?  This is your opportunity!   

      As a peripatetic player I can, perhaps, appreciate more than most the role, time and effort our professionals dedicate to their clubs and the members as well as the values they uphold. The fact that so many often consider their profession as a way of life...

Covid-19 and its evolvement along with the directives and advice given by the Government is changing rapidly.   If the U.K. should follow suit to many of the countries in Europe the U.K. or parts of the U.K. are likely to be locked down and the national league will...

Nick Wood, Head Professional at The Royal Tennis Court has just announced the following: Given the current difficult circumstances the world finds itself, we all have to take stock of how COVID 19 is effecting all. This is true for Historic Royal Palaces also, who have been in long...