We invite all members to take part in the 2026 Retford Tennis Club Championships.
Format: This is a knockout format. The winner of each match progresses to the next round.
Scoring: Best of 3 sets with the third set being a match tiebreak to 10 points. This must be won by two clear points (E.g. 10-8, 11-9... NOT 10-9). You must arrange your match by establishing contact with your opponent and record your result on the printed draws found inside the club house.
All matches must be played before Monday 20th July. Winners of the Semi-Finals of all draws will then play in the final on Finals Day on Sunday 26th July.
Please Note: If you propose a date for your match to take place on three separate occasions, across three different weeks and the recipient cancels, doesn't acknowledge the match request or doesn't show. You should let the tournament organiser know and they will see to it that the match is classed as a walk over and you will progress to the next round.
Closing date for entries is 27th April, unfortunately we will not be able to accept entries after this date.
You must enter through the LTA website by logging into your account. Links to the webpages are here:
The draw will go live on the week commencing 17th April .
Anybody entering must be a full adult or Junior member of the club.
FINALS DAY: SUNDAY 26th JULY
10am Start.
We welcome visitors. Tea, Cakes and FREE BBQ for all entrants.
Order of play:
Court 4 - Championship Finals:
Round 1: Junior Final
Round 2: Ladies Singles
Round 3: Mens Singles
Round 4: Ladies Doubles
Round 5: Mens Doubles
Round 6: Mixed Doubles
Should you have any questions on the draw, format or if you have any disputes please contact our tournament organiser, Josh Mounsey.
We wish you all the very best of luck along with an enjoyable and successful championships.