Racquets Director’s Diary
Tennis updates and latest information
Wimbledon Ballot 2026
The 2026 LTA Opt In window for next year’s championships ballot is now open. To be eligible for the Wimbledon ballot, you need to be a LTA Fan+, Play+ or Compete Advantage member. If you’re not already an Advantage member, click here to learn more about our membership and how to join
If you are already a member you will just need to log in and then ‘opt in’ for the ballot. The opt in window closed on 31st August 2025 so you must do this before that date to be in the ballot for next year’s championships.
2025 Tennis Club Championships
Click here for the 2025 roll of honour
Click here for photos from the 2025 Finals Day
Parent and Child Mini Racquets Courses
Saturday 6th September to 13th December 9.45–10.30am
Sunday 7th September to 14th December 9.45–10.30am
If your child was born in 2022 they can start to get involved in our tennis and racquets programme at Roehampton Club as part of our accompanied courses from September this year.
Our Parent and Child courses build foundation skills for sports including balance, coordination, agility and speed. In each session we focus on introducing tennis and racquets specific skills in line with the ability of the group – whether that be connecting with and hitting a ball, and starting to learn technique for forehands, backhands and volleys.
Click here to sign up for Saturday classes
Click here to sign up for Sunday classes
£270 per term with half term break 25th October – 2nd November.
For more information contact danielle.snapes@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Social sessions
Ladies’ Tennis Morning
Ladies’ Morning is a fun and social session held every Thursday morning, open to all female Members of any age and ability.
Led by a coach, this session provides a great opportunity to meet fellow Members and enjoy friendly doubles matches.
To make the session more inclusive and accessible, we are introducing some exciting changes starting Thursday, 27th February:
◊ No pre-registration required – simply drop in on the day.
◊ No player limit – everyone is welcome to join.
◊ Flexible participation – stay for the full 90 minutes or just pop in for a game.
The session will take place on Courts 2 to 5, with play both indoors and outdoors as needed.
I would love to see as many ladies as possible at the first session under this new format on Thursday, 27th February, at 9:30am.
Tennis Club Night
Tennis Club Night is the main social evening for all tennis Members—a great opportunity to meet fellow players, enjoy organised doubles matches. Led by a coach, this session ensures a mix of opponents and plenty of good games.
◊ No pre-registration required – just turn up and play.
◊ No player limit – all Members are welcome.
◊ Extended session time – now running for two hours (6pm – 8pm).
◊ Flexible participation – stay for the full duration or drop in for a game whenever it suits you.
The session will take place on Courts 1 to 5, with play both indoors and outdoors as needed.
I would love to see as many Members as possible for the first session under this new format on Wednesday, 26th February, from 6pm to 8pm.
Email Dan Lott, Racquets Director at dan.lott@roehamptonclub.co.uk with any queries.
Tennis coaching rates 2025
The Tennis Committee has agreed to an increase of the coaching rate from January 2025. Click here for a breakdown of rates
Wimbledon Ballot 2026
The 2026 LTA Opt In window for next year’s championships ballot is now open. To be eligible for the Wimbledon ballot, you need to be a LTA Fan+, Play+ or Compete Advantage member. If you’re not already an Advantage member, click here to learn more about our membership and how to join
If you are already a member you will just need to log in and then ‘opt in’ for the ballot. The opt in window closed on 31st August 2025 so you must do this before that date to be in the ballot for next year’s championships.
2025 Tennis Club Championships
Click here for the 2025 roll of honour
Click here for photos from the 2025 Finals Day
Parent and Child Mini Racquets Courses
Saturday 6th September to 13th December 9.45–10.30am
Sunday 7th September to 14th December 9.45–10.30am
If your child was born in 2022 they can start to get involved in our tennis and racquets programme at Roehampton Club as part of our accompanied courses from September this year.
Our Parent and Child courses build foundation skills for sports including balance, coordination, agility and speed. In each session we focus on introducing tennis and racquets specific skills in line with the ability of the group – whether that be connecting with and hitting a ball, and starting to learn technique for forehands, backhands and volleys.
Click here to sign up for Saturday classes
Click here to sign up for Sunday classes
£270 per term with half term break 25th October – 2nd November.
For more information contact danielle.snapes@roehamptonclub.co.uk
Social sessions
Ladies’ Tennis Morning
Ladies’ Morning is a fun and social session held every Thursday morning, open to all female Members of any age and ability.
Led by a coach, this session provides a great opportunity to meet fellow Members and enjoy friendly doubles matches.
To make the session more inclusive and accessible, we are introducing some exciting changes starting Thursday, 27th February:
◊ No pre-registration required – simply drop in on the day.
◊ No player limit – everyone is welcome to join.
◊ Flexible participation – stay for the full 90 minutes or just pop in for a game.
The session will take place on Courts 2 to 5, with play both indoors and outdoors as needed.
I would love to see as many ladies as possible at the first session under this new format on Thursday, 27th February, at 9:30am.
Tennis Club Night
Tennis Club Night is the main social evening for all tennis Members—a great opportunity to meet fellow players, enjoy organised doubles matches. Led by a coach, this session ensures a mix of opponents and plenty of good games.
◊ No pre-registration required – just turn up and play.
◊ No player limit – all Members are welcome.
◊ Extended session time – now running for two hours (6pm – 8pm).
◊ Flexible participation – stay for the full duration or drop in for a game whenever it suits you.
The session will take place on Courts 1 to 5, with play both indoors and outdoors as needed.
I would love to see as many Members as possible for the first session under this new format on Wednesday, 26th February, from 6pm to 8pm.
Email Dan Lott, Racquets Director at dan.lott@roehamptonclub.co.uk with any queries.
Tennis coaching rates 2025
The Tennis Committee has agreed to an increase of the coaching rate from January 2025. Click here for a breakdown of rates
The Seniors were hugely complementary about our fantastic grass courts. They took a team photo of themselves, and several other photos of themselves to record the day. It was a real treat for them and a good reminder to the home team about how lucky we are to have these special courts. They also enthused about the tea – and my thanks to the catering department for simply delicious sandwiches and the toasty warm scones straight from the oven. A big hit! With thanks also to Dan Lott for agreeing to this fixture.
Quadrangular at AELTC
Club Championships Finals Day and After Party
On Saturday 22nd June some of the Club’s top tennis players battled it out at this year’s Tennis Club Championships in glorious sunshine. Then, in the evening, Members got together for the tennis section prize-giving and afterparty with live music from Halfway to New York, outdoor bars and a delicious buffet.
Click here for the 2024 Tennis Club Championships Roll of Honour
Tennis WhatsApp Community
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Members using ball hoppers
If you use your own ball hooper to practice with your children, please ensure you only use courts 6 and 11 where netting runs across to separate the courts and stop balls going across and disturbing play on other courts.
Drinks in Indoor Courts
Please can all Members ensure only water is taken into the Indoor Courts. I have noticed more and more stains on the indoor surfaces from coffee and other drinks. Thank you.
Use of Ball Machines
Please note that the tennis committee have decided that the ball machine can now only be used on indoor courts at off peak times. Therefore between 9am and 12pm on weekends and 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm on weekdays indoor court 1 should not be booked if you plan on using the ‘Slinger’ ball machine. The ball machines can be used at anytimes on the allocated outdoor courts which are courts 6 and 11.
National Champions 2023
Club Championships Finals Day and After Party
On Saturday 22nd June some of the Club’s top tennis players battled it out at this year’s Tennis Club Championships in glorious sunshine. Then, in the evening, Members got together for the tennis section prize-giving and afterparty with live music from Halfway to New York, outdoor bars and a delicious buffet.
Click here for the 2024 Tennis Club Championships Roll of Honour
Tennis WhatsApp Community
Join the Tennis WhatsApp Community to receive tennis updates via WhatsApp.
Open this link on your mobile phone: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G9ogkasvgRHBIqic0Pu4AT
Members using ball hoppers
If you use your own ball hooper to practice with your children, please ensure you only use courts 6 and 11 where netting runs across to separate the courts and stop balls going across and disturbing play on other courts.
Drinks in Indoor Courts
Please can all Members ensure only water is taken into the Indoor Courts. I have noticed more and more stains on the indoor surfaces from coffee and other drinks. Thank you.
Use of Ball Machines
Please note that the tennis committee have decided that the ball machine can now only be used on indoor courts at off peak times. Therefore between 9am and 12pm on weekends and 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm on weekdays indoor court 1 should not be booked if you plan on using the ‘Slinger’ ball machine. The ball machines can be used at anytimes on the allocated outdoor courts which are courts 6 and 11.
National Champions 2023
The event ended with dinner in The Champion’s Room with Dan thanking us all for taking part. When asked the scores, he replied it was all about the event and celebrating our great heritage of grass court tennis, not the scores. No results were given, but I am in no doubt that the All England walked away with the win.
It was a real honour to play on the championship courts at The All England. It is only because of our own wonderful grass court heritage that we get this special invitation. Long may this continue.
Thank you to our own Dan (Lott) for agreeing the fixture and asking us all to represent our wonderful club.
Match report written by Rosalind Vincent
Roehampton Club Team
Mikaela Parker and John Wixley, Rosalind Vincent and John Sinik, Hannah Ward and Richard Beim
Club Championships Finals Day and After Party
On Saturday 22nd June some of the Club’s top tennis players battled it out at this year’s Tennis Club Championships in glorious sunshine. Then, in the evening, Members got together for the tennis section prize-giving and afterparty with live music from Halfway to New York, outdoor bars and a delicious buffet.
Click here for the 2024 Tennis Club Championships Roll of Honour
Tennis WhatsApp Community
Join the Tennis WhatsApp Community to receive tennis updates via WhatsApp.
Open this link on your mobile phone: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G9ogkasvgRHBIqic0Pu4AT
Members using ball hoppers
If you use your own ball hooper to practice with your children, please ensure you only use courts 6 and 11 where netting runs across to separate the courts and stop balls going across and disturbing play on other courts.
Drinks in Indoor Courts
Please can all Members ensure only water is taken into the Indoor Courts. I have noticed more and more stains on the indoor surfaces from coffee and other drinks. Thank you.
Use of Ball Machines
Please note that the tennis committee have decided that the ball machine can now only be used on indoor courts at off peak times. Therefore between 9am and 12pm on weekends and 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm on weekdays indoor court 1 should not be booked if you plan on using the ‘Slinger’ ball machine. The ball machines can be used at anytimes on the allocated outdoor courts which are courts 6 and 11.
National Champions 2023
Club Championships Finals Day and After Party
On Saturday 22nd June some of the Club’s top tennis players battled it out at this year’s Tennis Club Championships in glorious sunshine. Then, in the evening, Members got together for the tennis section prize-giving and afterparty with live music from Halfway to New York, outdoor bars and a delicious buffet.
Click here for the 2024 Tennis Club Championships Roll of Honour
Tennis WhatsApp Community
Join the Tennis WhatsApp Community to receive tennis updates via WhatsApp.
Open this link on your mobile phone: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G9ogkasvgRHBIqic0Pu4AT
Members using ball hoppers
If you use your own ball hooper to practice with your children, please ensure you only use courts 6 and 11 where netting runs across to separate the courts and stop balls going across and disturbing play on other courts.
Drinks in Indoor Courts
Please can all Members ensure only water is taken into the Indoor Courts. I have noticed more and more stains on the indoor surfaces from coffee and other drinks. Thank you.
Use of Ball Machines
Please note that the tennis committee have decided that the ball machine can now only be used on indoor courts at off peak times. Therefore between 9am and 12pm on weekends and 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm on weekdays indoor court 1 should not be booked if you plan on using the ‘Slinger’ ball machine. The ball machines can be used at anytimes on the allocated outdoor courts which are courts 6 and 11.