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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  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

   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...

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...

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...

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...

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 :...

    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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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 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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

    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  

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...

 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 Final Eliminator and the World Championship Challenge 2016 These can now be read by clicking onto the individual image below.  The documents are in a pdf format.  

This 2014 Challenge was always going to be a historic and there would have been many people around the world thinking this surely would be Fahey’s last defence of his title; surely with the irresistible form shown by Riviere over the past two years, with the 20 year age...

It may not have been clear to the audience present at RMTC or to those following on line the events which led to the postponement of the third day of play. Below is a summary of events: This morning, Saturday 10th May after a night of high humidity and...

6th – 10th May 2014 At The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club Official practice begins on Saturday 26th April and the event itself 10 days later! The event is a sell out and the aficionados of this great sport will be there to see this historic challenge. The week is...

Camden Riviere wins.  7 sets were played and 7 sets were won and the challenger is known for the World Challenge in May 2104 6/5 6/3 6/1 6/1 6/2 6/3 6/4 Second Day:  The match resumed with Steve serving and those watching just wondered how the match would now...

Chicago 18th – 22nd March The contestants are now known following the first round of eliminators Steve Virgona defeated Bryn Sayers matches 2/1.  The scores were: 1st Leg Steve Virgona 6/4 6/3 6/3 2nd Leg Bryn Sayers 2/6 3/6 6/4 6/1 6/5 3rd Leg Steve Virgona 5/6 6/4 6/1 6/3...

We have the first player into the final eliminator! Steve Virgona wins the third leg 5/6 6/4 6/1 6/3 The host club for the last two matches, Racquet Club of Chicago, might have drunk their bar dry last night.   Their man Steve Virgona was through to the final...

This eliminator goes down to the wire.  Sayers wins 6/5 in the 5th. The club was packed, around 110 spectators and the noise was deafening, the ‘buzz’ of anticipation pervaded amongst those present.  The majority of whom were for their ‘man’ Steve Virgona.  Of course, it was the same...

Newport Eliminator Saturday 22nd was the first leg played at Newport of the possible 3 five set matches between Riviere v Chisholm.  This first leg should have taken place at Tuxedo on Thursday 13th February but was postponed due to the snow. The result was a resounding victory to...

Virgona Crushes Sayers In 3 Sets Tuesday 18th was the first match of the eliminators to be held with Steve Virgona playing Bryn Sayers at The Queen’s Club. It was the most devastating display of power, anticipation and unrelenting tennis played at the highest standard by Steve Virgona.  The...

It is snowing hard and the snow is forecast to continue for the remainder of the day. After discussing this problem with both Tim Chisholm and Camden Riviere it has been decided to postpone the Tuxedo leg due to be played today, Thursday 13th. The schedule will now be...

Full information on ticketing and social events is now available Register your ticket preferences now for the big event at The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club 5th – 10th May,match days are the 6th, 8th and 10th by going to this link.  The RMTC also have a new web site,...

The IRTPA is delighted to announce that the final eliminator for the challenge in Melbourne at The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club  May 6th – 10th will be hosted by THE RACQUET CLUB OF CHICAGO The eliminator will be played over the challenge format of the best of 13 sets...

THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 Supported by Link Pumps                   The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club Melbourne Australia 5-10 May 2014 Preliminary Information for Visitors The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club looks forward to welcoming you to Melbourne in May 2014 for the World...

As from 1st September there will be a new world no 1.  With points falling away from Rob Fahey’s total, Camden Riviere will sneak ahead by some 3 points.  Riviere will stand at 645 points and Fahey at 642.  

When arranging this special event, it is really helpful for the host club to know, as early as possible, how many visitors from overseas are planning to attend.  So, even if you are only “thinking on it” or “Yes, I  definitely want to attend” please would you just send...

The Executive of the IWCC are delighted to announce the venue for the 2014 challenge will be held at the Royal Melbourne Tennis Club. Full details of the dates of the match itself and events surrounding the challenge itself will be posted here. Some of you may remember Eyjafjallajökull in...

A new world ranking system comes into effect from January 1st 2014. Why Is A Change Necessary?  The current ranking system runs on a 2 year basis, but there are not enough tournaments to reflect an accurate picture of the world rankings. The rules for tournament seeding is currently...

Closing Date For Bids The closing date in the bid document is Friday 29th March.  As this is a public holiday (Good Friday) and therefore a long weekend, the bids will not be opened until Tuesday 2nd April