Rye Lawn Tennis Club’s 98th Annual Tennis Tournament, from Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August, once again kicks off 10 days of competitive tennis on the club’s superb grass courts on the banks of the River Rother. This year sees an increased entry of around 275 participants, with a strong field as always from all corners of Europe and the UK. Three of last year’s finalists – New Zealander Mark Hadley, last year’s Men’s Singles finalist with several Rye wins already under his belt, and Camden Hill members Ellie Hill, a finalist in last year’s Ladies’ Doubles, and Veronika Hughes, a finalist in the Mixed Doubles – return this year to take another tilt at some titles.
The action is ongoing throughout the weekend, with the finals being contested on Monday afternoon, and members of the public are welcome to come and watch. There is free parking in the field adjoining the club.
Hot on the heels of the Annual Tennis Tournament is the Two Generation Tournament, open to both members and non-members, on Tuesday 4 August. This is followed by the Rye Junior Tournament, from Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 August, which also sees many local youngsters taking part as well as others coming to compete from further afield. The club’s Invitation Mixed Doubles and Closed Tournament will be held through the weekend of 8 and 9 August. More details can be found on the club’s website – https://ryelawntennisclub.org.uk/events/
Rye LTC’s annual programme also includes tennis matches against other leading clubs in the UK and participation in the Sussex County and Wealden leagues. The club is active in several other sports, including padel, squash, archery, table tennis and croquet. There is a rapidly growing junior tennis section and a regular programme of coaching for adults and juniors in tennis, padel, squash and archery throughout the year. The club also owns the field adjoining the grass tennis courts as part of a long-term project to develop the facilities. New members in all sports are welcome and, as a Community Amateur Sports Club, Rye LTC is committed to promoting and improving community participation.
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