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Due to the challenging and exceptional circumstances of the Corona virus (Covid-19) and its spread, the World Championship Executive have discussed with the IWCC members the unprecedented decision of a postponement of the 2020 World Championship.  This action has not been taken lightly but the Executive believes that it...

There was no stopping Camden Riviere on his home court from taking a 4/0 set lead on the 1st day of play.  The score was 6/3 6/0 6/1 6/5 The second match day saw Camden Riviere winning the necessary 7 sets to make him Rob Fahey’s Challenger at Prested...

      The contenders for the final eliminator are now known following the completion of the first round eliminators. Camden Riviere defeated Nick Howell in 5 sets and Chris Chapman defeated Ben Taylor-Matthews 5/3 in sets. The final eliminator is being played at The Boston Tennis & Racquet...

Camden Riviere put on a near faultless display at The Oratory Club last night to win the first 4 sets 6/3, 6/1, 6/1, 6/4.  Under the rules of the 1st round eliminators Camden had the option to play one more set;  this option was taken up and he won...

     Oratory Real Tennis Club World Championship Eliminator Camden Riviere v Nick Howell  Monday 27th & Wednesday 29th January Matches commence at 7pm   Oratory Real Tennis Club is delighted to announce that tickets are now available.  This is a great opportunity to see real tennis at its finest...

    The official programme for the World Challenge 2020 can be read below which gives the schedule of what is happening during the packed week         To book your tickets for the matches and other events please click the image  below.  This takes you to...

Camden Riviere v Nick Howell   Their match will be played at The Oratory School, Reading on Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th  January 2020 at 19:00 hours.   Details on how to obtain tickets and streaming links will be available shortly. Chris Chapman v Ben Taylor-Matthews Their match will...

The world race concluded after the final ranking tournament of the last two year period with the completion of the British Open. The four players who are eligible to play off for the right to challenge Rob Fahey in April 2020 are: Camden Riviere ranked 1  Chris Chapman ranked...

The stream is on Wellington Real Tennis Club’s YouTube page

  Is this the beginning of real tennis being covered?    

Jesmond Dene is interviewing candidates for the position of their Head professional.   The advertisement says:   Jesmond Dene – Head Professional Required HEAD REAL TENNIS PROFESSIONAL FOR JESMOND DENE REAL TENNIS CLUB, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE The position of Head Professional has become available at Jesmond Dene Real Tennis...

A position has become available at The Tuxedo Club.  The full job description is: Position:                                   Racquets Professional / Squash Emphasis                       Organization:                          The Tuxedo Club Location:                                  1 West Lake Road, Tuxedo Park, NJ 10987          Reports To:                               Racquets Director...

Entries for the 2019/2020 National League close on Wednesday 7th August.  Don’t miss your opportunity of playing. Download Entry Form

The IRTPA Championships are being held from 9th – 14th October  

    The Royal Tennis Court (RTC) situated at Hampton Court Palace (HCP) is a vibrant and historic real tennis club committed to the advancement of the game. The club has over 450 members, an energetic and forward thinking Board of Directors and a dedicated team of professionals led...

This exciting tournament, with a draw format different from any other event returns for the 3rd year to The Royal Tennis Court. The title has been won by Rob Fahey who defeated John Lumley in 3 sets 6/2 6/4 6/4.     An image of the completed draw will...

In Her Majesty’s 2019 birthday honours Rob Fahey has been awarded the Order of Australia      Robert L Fahey, MBE, AOM The IRTPA congratulate Rob on his achievements in tennis and for the recognition he so richly deserves.

The U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup is underway. There are 19 players, one of whom, Matthieu Sarlangue is France’s leading amateur player ranked #12 in the world.  Amateur players ranked in the top 20 have to be invited to play in ‘professional’ only events in order...

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We are delighted to announce that the 2020 Challenge will be held during the week commencing 19th April at Prested Hall Tennis Club. As details of the week are fully formalised all information on ticketing and social events will be available here. Prested Hall Tennis Club’s first promotional video...

  How to bid for the final eliminator can be downloaded here There have been changes made due to feedback from clubs who have been interested in the past.  The main change is a club has an option to place a bid which will only stand if the player...

The New York Racquet and Tennis Club are looking for an assistant professional covering all three sports. Full details for applying can be downloaded here      

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20th September 1976 – 8th January 2019 Age 42 Early Life   Born in Tasmaniato Elizabeth and the late Christopher Eden, he grew up with his older brother Andrew. Educated at Mt Carmel and St Peters Primary schools and St Virgils College, he graduated with an Arts degree from...

The bid document for hosting the 2020 can be downloaded by clicking on the image below.  If there are any questions please contact Susie Falkner WC_2020 BIDDING AND OFFICIAL REQUIREMENTS

The team at the Royal Tennis Court and HRP have achieved great coverage  for this year’s Real Tennis Champions Trophy by way of  social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and live streaming, this coverage is one of the objectives the event hopes to achieve year in year out to help...

Bryn Sayers and Ben Taylor-Matthews win the event The draw for this was staggered in such a way, it is not possible for it to be shown in a normal fashion as for instance, there were only 2 quarter finals instead of 4.  So the result of this was...

18th – 22nd July 2018 Venue:  The Royal Tennis Court The draw for this event is below.  Now!  There is a difference as you will see in that you might lose a match but you can still progress in the tournament.  The top 6 players who have entered qualify...

There were not many people who thought the 2016 World Champion would be defeated.  Camden Riviere’s record was ‘perfect’ and he had dominated all events both singles and doubles, except for the 2014 Challenge since October 2013, 39 titles.  The host club for the event were The Queen’s Club...

The 2018 Challenge is Camden Riviere’s first defence of his title which he won by defeating Rob Fahey, the holder of the title for 22 years in Newport, Rhode Island in 2016. The world challenge started on Tuesday 24th April with 4 sets played of a possible 13 sets.  At...

Fahey only had to win one more best of 5 set matches to become Riviere’s challenger.  Fahey won in 4 sets in Chicago against Virgona and the possible remaining 2 5 set matches to be played at The Prested Hall Racket Club. Fahey is not normally a quick starter...

The 1st leg was won by Rob Fahey in four sets.  Steve Virgona now has to win both of the legs at Prested.  The score was 4/6 6/4 6/3 6/1

FINAL ELIMINATOR MATCH PRESTED HALL Wednesday 7th March 6.30pm & Friday 9th March 6.30pm.  ROB FAHEY -v- STEVE VIRGONA World. No 2 -v- World no.3     Prested are doing their best in endeavouring a coverage of the event. 1) Prested will be using the public scoreboard on www.chaseone.co.uk, so...

The final eliminator between Rob Fahey and Steve Virgona takes place on a home and away basis of the best of three 5 set matches.  This means that Rob Fahey as the higher ranked player in the race has the choice of playing home or away first. Rob Fahey...

FAHEY -V- VIRGONA It was an enthralling and exciting second day of play between Fahey and Sayers, with Fahey requiring 2 additional sets and Sayers requiring 4 additional sets.  Sayers won the first set 6/4, the second set went to Fahey 6/4 and as for the third set, like...

Tennis of the highest order was seen on the first day’s play. It was a match of intensity and committed tennis from both players.  Rob Fahey leads by sets 3/1.  The 4th set played could have gone either way, but it was Fahey who won it.  The set scores...

Streaming for this event can be seen by following this link

This first round eliminator between Virgona and Chapman finished in one day.  Virgona won the 1st 4 sets 6/1 6/2 6/4 6/2 and took up his option to play one additional set to complete the match and he won the 5th set 6/3. Sport can be ‘cruel’ and try...

Thursday 8th February and Saturday 10th February The match times are: Thursday:  18:30 GMT Saturday:  15:30 GMT Streaming of the matches can be seen by following this link  

   1st round eliminator tickets available now Friday 9th February and Sunday 11th February Match Times:  Friday 18:00 Sunday 16:00 Tickets can be purchased by completing the form and returning by email or post as indicated on the form

1st round eliminator tickets available now to buy Thursday 8th February and Saturday 10th February 2018 Match times: Thursday 18:30 Saturday 15:30   Tickets can be bought either for Day 1, for Day 2, or a Combi ticket that combines both days for a discount. Dedans front row (with...

The dates are now confirmed for these two events.  As soon as information on how to apply for tickets becomes available it will be published on this site. Steve Virgona – v – Chris Chapman Thursday 8th and Saturday 10th February At RTC Robert Fahey – v – Bryn...

All four players entered the eliminator process and the line up is Rob Fahey (1) -v- Bryn Sayers(4) and Steve Virgona (2) -v- Chris Chapman (3) Each player if they wanted to host their match on their chosen court had to put in a bid and the 1 and...

Our website is undergoing some major updates which includes changing server and the coding between this public site and our administration site. Any of the menu points to specific areas of the site, like for instance, World Ranking points or World Race points which come from the administration site...

Who will be challenging the world champion Camden Riviere? With the conclusion of the British Open 2017 singles event, the positions within the race ladder are now concluded.  The four players eligible have to confirm by 1st December they will be taking up their option to play in a...

  The 2018 World Championship Challenge returns to the Queen’s Club in April 2018.  The World Champion, Camden Riviere, will be defending his title for the first time against, as yet, an unknown opponent. The challenge days are Tuesday 24th April, Thursday 26th April and Saturday 28th April. The...

  This year’s British Open sees the World Race close for the top four players to play off in a series of eliminators for the right to challenge Camden Riviere, the world champion in April 2018.  The challenge will be taking place at the Queen’s Club on the 24th,...

  1 DAY ACADEMY SESSIONS with ROB & CLAIRE FAHEY  It takes hard work, dedication and hours of practise to be a World Class professional Real Tennis player. Rob and Claire invite you to sample their unique training environment, with the ultimate goal to help you reach your potential. The...

UK Real Tennis Professional Doubles 21st-24th July UK Pro Doubles Flyer Information Prested is hosting the Real Tennis Professional Doubles for the 2nd consecutive year and if the recent World Doubles Championship was anything to go by we will be in for a spectacular week of tennis. We are...

The IRTPA Championships Week 2017   The IRTPA Championships (formally the UK Professional Singles) along with the US Professional Singles has a different format. The top 8 players entering the event go straight into the main draw and the remaining competitors play in a Satellite tournament with 8 players...

This exciting new tennis initiative is available to all and if your ambitions are to be at the top of your chosen sport this could be the right path for you to take.  Further details of what this will involve can be seen by clicking here    

Bizarre happenings! Friday saw the day of the semi-finals at the AppsPlus IRTPA Championships.  The first match up was Camden Riviere and Ben Matthews and for two sets Matthews pushed Riviere into play some outstanding tennis.  These sets were won by Riviere 6/3 6/4.  Riviere then raised his game...

They did the unthinkable, but maybe they never had any doubts, Chisholm and Riviere retained their title and won all 5 sets today in the most impressive display of doubles play I have been privileged to see.  For Fahey and Smith it is the tough end of sport and...

The World Doubles competition has lived up to all expectations and the tennis on the first day of the two day finals was spell binding. The WCD final is the best of 9 sets.  4 sets are played on the 1st day and up to 5 sets on the...

The Queen’s Club will be the host of the World Challenge in 2018.  The dates of the challenge matches are the 24th, 26th and 28th April. There will be a handicap doubles tournament run throughout the week with the final on the morning of Saturday 28th A Pro Am...

Congratulations from all of Rob’s fellow professionals on his being awarded the MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours List.  

This new and exciting magazine is now available by subscription.  The Mission Statement from Bob Rulli, the Publisher and Chief Content Officer says “Our goal is to contribute towards the growth and promotion of our great game internationally for amateur and professionals, juniors, seniors and women. Each issue will...

The 2016 Neptune British Open singles is the strongest field of any event in recent times. The top 10 world ranked players, plus the 11th, 12th and 13th ranked players 1          Camden Riviere 2          Rob Fahey 3          Steve Virgona 4          Bryn Sayers 5          Tim Chisholm 6          Ben Taylor-Matthews 7         ...

Details of how to bid for the 2018 World Championship can be read by clicking the image below.  Bids for being the host club in 2018 should be with the IRTPA by the 27th February 2017.  The world championships enters a new era with the new champion, Camden Riviere, defending...

The IRTPA welcomes back the National League for the 2016/17 season; representing the premier opportunity for sub 45 handicappers to play competitive, inter-club Tennis. The National League 2016/17 promises to, once again, be the scene for the rollercoaster ride of captivating sport testing players’ technique, speed, strength, strategy and fortitude before crowning...

Ben Ronaldson begins on the 17th October The Queen’s Club announced the appointment of Ben Ronaldson as head professional of Real Tennis yesterday. The IRTPA wish Ben every success in this major role

There are now three videos on a permanent link which can be found under ‘Tournaments’ in the top menu bar.  More videos will follow in September.  The current videos are : World Challenge Melbourne 2014 World Challenge Newport 2016 of Camden Rivere World Challenge Newport 2016 of Rob Fahey...

Camden Riviere first played this sport as a child in Aiken and he has just been honoured by the town for his massive achievement on becoming the world’s 25th holder of the World Championship. Below is an extract of his play during the challenge match at Newport and the...

Andrew Lyons is leaving the Queen’s Club where he has worked for the past 25 years. As CEO of the IRTPA I have worked with ‘Drew’ especially since 2004 when he has been the marker of the world championship challenges.  He is one of the most professional of professionals...

The IRTPA UK Professional doubles is being held at Prested Hall July 8th – 11th. It is hugely exciting to have this tournament back on the calendar and the UK’s top professionals will be gracing the court to battle it out for the title.  This tournament was last run...

Oxford University Real Tennis Club member, Mathew Alden Matthew is attempting to play more than 26 opponents, the current world record, and this massive task begins at 07:00 on Saturday 25th June through to Sunday 26th June. What Matthew Has To Achieve The record stands at 26 opponents so...

  This is the tournament loved by all the players, it attracts the elite players, plus the young up and coming players of the future by running two tournaments.  The format is the same as the IRTPA Championships held in the UK with the main event comprising the top...

Ballarat Tennis Club requires the services of an experienced tennis professional commencing August 2016. Ballarat is Victoria ’s largest provincial city with a population of around 105,000. It is situated approximately 100 km from Melbourne . BTC, founded in 1984 is a successful organisation with excellent facilities , including clubrooms, bar and pro...

Applications can now be made for joining the new club.  Membership will be effective from 1st August.   WRT Memmbership Form PDF official

Camden Riviere is the new world champion The result of the long anticipated challenge is now known and with the amazing broadcast of the tennis through the week you can now see replays of how it all unfolded.  He defeated Rob Fahey over three days 7/2.  It was awesome tennis,...

The first 4 sets of the best of 13 set challenge were played on Tuesday 17th May. For those who were unable to be present but had access to the internet, there was streaming of this being broadcast at the highest level currently obtainable.  It was just as well it...

  The streaming for the world championship is available on this link The match time in Newport on Tuesday 17th May and Thursday 19th May is 17:30 EDT, 22:30 GMT, 23:30 CET,  07:30 AEST (plus a day). On Saturday 21st May the match time in Newport is 13:00 EDT, 18:00 GMT, 19:00...

  The World Challenge 17th – 21st May 2016 Camden Riviere’s thoughts on the upcoming challenge

Since Rob Fahey defeated Wayne Davies in 1994 at a double venue challenge and both challenges being the best of 13 sets the table below shows the dominance of the world champion over his last 12 defences, but first a video of Rob’s second interview on his upcoming defence in Newport....

Camden Riviere won the 1st of the possible 5 sets on the third day of play to reach the challenge round for the third time.  The score for the 2016 final eliminator was 6/3, 6/2, 5/6, 6/1, 6/2, 4/6, 6/5, 6/2, 6/3. The Challenge in Newport is during the week of...

The Final Eliminator for the right to play Rob Fahey in Newport is tantalisingly close for Camden Riviere who leads 6 sets to 2 sets and needing an additional set to continue his world championship quest.  Steve Virgona has to win all of the remaining 5 sets to see...

Proposed alterations to Dublin Court building would likely prevent it being used for tennis ever again. Needless to say this would be a disaster not only for our Irish friends but the whole Real Tennis community. Please help prevent this happening by following the instructions below. Urgent: Planning Application...

  The much anticipated final eliminator is about to happen.  The winner goes through to meet Rob Fahey in the challenge at the National Tennis Club. The final eliminator dates are Wednesday 6th April, Friday 8th April and Sunday 10th April.         The match channels for broadcasting on...

Steve Virgona playing on his home court of Chicago defeated Tim Chisholm in the second leg of this best of three 5 set matches 6/2 6/5 6/4.  In the first leg on Chisholm’s home court, Tuxedo, Virgona won 6/4, 6/2, 0/6, 5/6, 6/4. Camden Riviere and Steve Virgona play in...

    Rob Fahey was interviewed last week on the upcoming eliminators and challenge.  Hear what he has to say about the eliminators, the challenge and the National Tennis Club  

The dates are all set, the pressure is on for those playing in the eliminators and the world champion, Robert Fahey, defending his title for the twelfth time, waits in the challenge round to take on, as yet, an unknown opponent. The First Eliminator is between Steve Virgona and Tim Chisholm....

Head Professional, Hobart Real Tennis Club The Hobart Real Tennis Club is seeking expressions of interest in appointment to the position of full time Head Professional. The position is available from 4 July 2016, following the retirement of the current Head Professional Barry Toates. The Hobart Club is Australia’s...

Claire Fahey today won the Australian Open Singles defeating Penny Lumley 6/0 6/0. This was followed by her husband, Rob Fahey winning his 14th Australian Open Title bringing his Open single wins to 48 defeating Ben Taylor-Mathews 6/4 6/2 6/1.

Three players have entered the eliminator process.  In order of their ranking in the World Race Points following the 2015 British Open they are: Camden Riviere Steve Virgona Tim Chisholm Camden now receives a bye to the final eliminator.  The matches between Tim and Steve are: Saturday March 12th...

   HOLYPORT REAL TENNIS CLUB  INTERNSHIP  HRTC are offering a paid internship to a talented and enthusiastic racket sports player. Real Tennis is a vibrant sport with an international Professional tournament circuit as well as active amateur competitions. HRTC is a dynamic club with a growing membership and ambitious...

With the conclusion of the British Open the two year race which started on January 1st 2014 is now concluded. The four players who now have the right to go into an eliminator series and the winner of this will be Rob Fahey’s challenger in May 2016. The players...

Head Professional, Wellington Real Tennis Club   Wellington College offers a unique opportunity for a Real Tennis Professional to lead the establishment of a brand new Real Tennis Club on its campus in Berkshire. With the generous support of donors, the College is building a new facility to deliver...

 The world champion, Rob Fahey, defends his title for the twelfth time The National Tennis Club, Newport, Rhode Island The week’s activities commence on Monday 16th May with the matches being played on Tuesday 17th, Thursday 19th and Saturday 21st May Social Events: On the court:  A Pro Am,...

  The IRTPA Championship returns to the Holyport Real Tennis Club October 16th – October 25th The Championship week starts on Friday 16th October with the IRTPA Satellite tournament which is the qualifying event for the Championships which commences on Tuesday 20th October.  This qualifying tournament is a tournament...

There are four world ranking tournaments before the World Race for the 2016 Challenge concludes: The French Open, Paris, 21st – 28th September.  The entries for this event close on the 7th September The European Open, MCC, 12th – 16th October.  The draw can be viewed here The IRTPA Championships,...

    After a successful year of National League we have begun preparations for next season’s competition, which we are working towards making bigger and better.  We are very grateful for all the support you give to the competition, and are hoping you will all be involved again next...

  This competition started in 2001 and was played at what was then called The Burroughs Club, Peter Luck-Hille’s wonderful millennium court in London.  The inaugural winners were Tim Chisholm and Julian Snow.  Since then Tim has been the finalist on three occasions; 2003 playing with Josh Bainton, 2007...

  This main draw is being played from the 3rd June – 7th June at The Tuxedo Club. Web Streaming can be picked up here The draw can be seen below

  I know that you probably receive lots of mail etc asking for donations for a variety of charities but THIS is an amazing place and I would really like your help and support  even if you are unable to donate directly to this fund raising day for Thomley. Any help you can give...

The IRTPA Premier Division National League Final At Holyport Real Tennis Club starting at 17:30 World Champions Rob and Claire Fahey representing Holyport Real Tennis Club against The Royal Tennis Court’s team of Chris Chapman and Darren Long. Holyport are undefeated this season 8 wins from 8 rubbers; will they...

Camden Riviere defeated Rob Fahey in the US Open Final 6/0 6/1 4/6 6/3.  His tournament statistics are compelling as were Rob Fahey’s until Riviere became the dominant player.  He now only has to win the remaining two Open events this year and he will have his first grand slam;...

Camden Riviere has made another ‘first’ for himself in winning this year’s Australian Open Singles title today in Melbourne.  He defeated Chris Chapman 6/1 6/2 6/2 and has now achieved the grand slam, although not in a calendar year.  However, this remarkable player has that ‘unbeatable aura’ surrounding him...

This is an astonishing feat by Kate Leeming, one of our tennis professionals Some of you may not have had the opportunity to have met Kate or seen her play tennis.  This is a quick synopsis of her tennis career: Kate ‘discovered’ real tennis in 1994 while working at...

The first matches have been played with the following outcomes: The NYC team of James Stout and Barney Tanfield defeated the Tuxedo team of Tim Chisholm and Josh Dodgson James Stout defeated Tim Chisholm 2/6 6/3 6/4 Barney Tanfield defeated Josh Dodgson 6/1 6/5 The doubles was won by...

The World Doubles 2015 will be played from Monday 1st June to Sunday 7th June  at The Tuxedo Club Tuxedo Park New York As details become available on the event we will update