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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of up to 8 people of a similar standard
- Contact details are emailed
- Players arrange their own matches
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everybody!
- We welcome beginners as well as advanced players.
- Don't worry that you won't be good enough - playing matches is the best way to improve, and we use an online questionnaire to assess people's ability so you play only people of a roughly similar level
- Affiliated to the LTA For adults aged 18 years and above
Key points
- Matches are best of three sets; if a set reaches 6 games all it is decided by a tiebreak
- The evening before the round starts you will receive an email with all the contact details of the players in your group
- Players are placed in groups according to past performance in the league and, for new players, their Player Standard Questionnaire
- Each player attempts to play each of the other player on their group once during the round
- If you complete three matches before the midpoint of a round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize (either a pair of Local Tennis Leagues dampeners, or a tube of tennis balls).
- The winner of the group is the player with the most points at the end of the round
- The winner of the group wins a certificate and tennis prizes
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
Getting started
New players will need to complete the player questionnaire before they can join a round. Once you’ve signed up, and for returning players you can join any of the upcoming rounds above.
For everything you need to know before you get started see the FAQs and review the Rules and Regulations, which all players agree to adhere to when playing in the leagues.
If there is anything else you need help with get in contact with Nigel, Sally and the team who will be happy to help!
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Primary Venues
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2BB
Tel: 020 8778 0131
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Collapse AllCrystal Palace Singles - Round 14 | Thursday 11 May 2017 to Wednesday 5 July 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 7 June 2017)
Current Rankings:
- Stuart Prince 9.2 [W6] 14 includes 2 bonus points
- Chris Derwitsch 8.2 [W6, L1] 14 includes 2 bonus points
- James Rutherford 8.1 [W3, L3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Gulley 10.2 [W3, L3] 7
- Jamie Jubon 10.2 [W2, L1] 4
- Josh Taylor Dadds 10.2 [W1, L4] 4
- Tom Burnell 8.2 [L4] 2
- Robert Pearson [L5]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJamie Jubon bt Richard Gulley (Jun 22) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
James Rutherford bt Robert Pearson (Jun 20) 6-0, 6-2
Jamie Jubon bt Robert Pearson (Jun 18) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentStuart Prince bt Tom Burnell (Jun 17) 6-1, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A very good match with Tom! In very hot conditions we played a near 2 hour match with many games going to multiple deuce/advantages. Happy to come away with the win especially as Tom fought back in the 2nd set." -- Stuart
Reveal CommentRichard Gulley bt James Rutherford (Jun 17) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "In sweltering heat with the backdrop sounds of Crystal Palace festival, a well contested and closely fought match which thankfully didn't go to three sets as both players were depleted by the end of set two. Well played." -- Richard
Reveal CommentRichard Gulley bt Robert Pearson (Jun 16) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A glorious sunny evening with a musical backdrop saw a closely contested match. Have a nice break Rob." -- Richard
Reveal CommentJames Rutherford bt Tom Burnell (Jun 15) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Always good fun playing Tom. Cheers " -- James
Reveal CommentRichard Gulley bt Josh Taylor Dadds (Jun 12) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A well contested match - well played. " -- Richard
Reveal CommentStuart Prince bt Josh Taylor Dadds (Jun 11) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A much closer match than the score suggests! Josh made a few mistakes on important points especially during the first set. Overall a really enjoyable game with some very good points!" -- Stuart
Chris Derwitsch bt Josh Taylor Dadds (Jun 11) 6-3, 6-1
Chris Derwitsch bt Jamie Jubon (Jun 10) 6-4, 6-1
Stuart Prince bt Richard Gulley (Jun 8) 6-0, 6-1
Stuart Prince bt Robert Pearson (Jun 7) 6-0, 6-1
Chris Derwitsch bt Richard Gulley (Jun 4) 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Stuart Prince bt James Rutherford (Jun 3) 6-2, 6-0
Chris Derwitsch bt Robert Pearson (Jun 3) 6-1, 6-0
Josh Taylor Dadds bt Tom Burnell (May 30) 2-6, 6-2, 6-1
Stuart Prince bt Chris Derwitsch (May 21) 6-2, 6-1
Chris Derwitsch bt James Rutherford (May 20) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentJames Rutherford bt Josh Taylor Dadds (May 17) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "I don't know where to start? Josh and I played a match in the wettest conditions. The first 2 sets were even matched and the weather was manageable. But the clouds opened on the third set. The quality of the tennis wasn't amazing in the third but we saw it out. The result could have gone either way and it's shame it ended like it did because both of us deserved a result playing in those conditions. Josh is a great opponent and we will definitely arrange another game together when's it's sunny as it will be great fun! Cheers Josh " -- James
Chris Derwitsch bt Tom Burnell (May 13) 6-2, 6-4
Current Rankings:
- Anthony Ng [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Jamie Brothwell [W4, L1] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Milosz Wronski [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Martin Byatt 9.2 [W2, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Burnham Quail 10.2 [L4] 1
- Michael Fenton [L3]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMilosz Wronski bt Burnham Quail (Jun 25) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Very nice sunday game , thanks Burnham for good game ! Milosz" -- Milosz
Jamie Brothwell bt Michael Fenton (Jun 17) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentMartin Byatt bt Burnham Quail (Jun 16) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "An epic struggle full of twists and turns, breath robbing rallies, great shots and brilliant running ( from Burnham ! ). An atrociously cruel end with a net cord fluke on match point - without the tie-break I think we could have gone on for another hour ! I look forward to a re-match in the future…….." -- Martin
Anthony Ng bt Burnham Quail (Jun 14) 6-2, 6-4
Reveal CommentMartin Byatt bt Michael Fenton (Jun 8) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A gusty, unpredictable wind made for lots of errors, but nonetheless both players hit some great shots with a few exciting rallies in an enjoyable tussle." -- Martin
Milosz Wronski bt Martin Byatt (Jun 5) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentJamie Brothwell bt Milosz Wronski (Jun 3) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great game with Milosz, pushing each other round the court in the blazing sun. As Milosz's serves improved to put me under pressure, our games got closer and closer. There were only a few points in it at the end and I look forward with some apprehension to our next match!" -- Jamie
Jamie Brothwell bt Burnham Quail (Jun 3) 6-4, 6-3
Anthony Ng bt Jamie Brothwell (May 30) 6-4, 6-0
Anthony Ng bt Martin Byatt (May 28) 6-2, 6-2
Jamie Brothwell bt Martin Byatt (May 23) 6-1, 6-1
Reveal CommentMilosz Wronski bt Michael Fenton (May 21) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Very good sunday game with nice lad Michael. Superb location to play at kinghalls road beckenham. Thank you Michael for good game !!!" -- Milosz
Anthony Ng bt Milosz Wronski (May 20) 6-2, 6-4
Current Rankings:
- Sarah McCartney [W4] 8
- Neil Johnson 10.1 [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Davide Palermo [W2, L1] 4
- Richard Tennant 10.2 [W1, L2] 4
- Tabrez Akhtar [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Mark Davy [L5] 3 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Reveal CommentNeil Johnson bt Mark Davy (Jun 26) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for good game!" -- Neil
Reveal CommentSarah McCartney bt Davide Palermo (Jun 22) 7-5, 7-6 (7-3)
Player Comments:
- " A great match which could have gone either way. Lots of great rallies and Davide chased down every ball!" -- Sarah
Reveal CommentRichard Tennant bt Mark Davy (Jun 20) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Yet another 3 set match for me, but luckily (for me!) this time it went my way. Well played Mark, a good close match on a warm but blustery evening." -- Richard
Reveal CommentSarah McCartney bt Richard Tennant (Jun 13) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A long match on a hot night with some great rallies!" -- Sarah
Reveal CommentTabrez Akhtar bt Mark Davy (Jun 4) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Mark played really well in the second set. It could have gone either way. Well played!" -- Tabrez
Sarah McCartney bt Neil Johnson (Jun 1) 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Reveal CommentSarah McCartney bt Mark Davy (May 31) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable match on a great evening- I had to work for all the points! Thanks Mark" -- Sarah
Davide Palermo bt Tabrez Akhtar (May 29) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentDavide Palermo bt Mark Davy (May 21) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Great match and lots of fun!! " -- Davide
Reveal CommentNeil Johnson bt Richard Tennant (May 21) 5-7, 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "The final set was a classic one! 4-2 up and I was cruising to victory but Richard sparked a fightback to bring the scores to 5-5. The two remaining games proved decisive with a break of serve and I held my serve to the win an epic and entertaining match. Thanks for a gruelling match." -- Neil
Reveal CommentNeil Johnson bt Tabrez Akhtar (May 13) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks, Tabrez. Some great rallies in the match. Looking forward to playing you again." -- Neil
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Crystal Palace.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who complete three or more matches by the mid-point of the round receive 2 bonus points, and a free can of balls which we will post to you.
Legend:
Player, [LTA rating], [win/loss/tie tally], points won
Comments:
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