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If you have been meaning to get back into tennis or would like to meet new people to play, why not give it a go!
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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group (we do not guarantee a balance of men and women and you could be the only man in a group of women or vice versa!)
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page
- Players arrange their own matches
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everyone over the age of 18
- 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. Contact details are also posted to your Account Page
- 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
- A point is awarded for each set won
- 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 voucher for £20 to be spent in the Local Tennis League online shop. A winner's certificate is also posted to the winner's Account Page as a PDF file.
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
See here for the complete rules and regulations
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
King Edward Memorial Park (Tower Hamlets Tennis)
Other Venues
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
Greenwich Park Tennis Centre
Bacon's Community Sports Centre
Mile End Park Leisure Centre
Club Venues
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Collapse AllDocklands Singles - Round 33 | Thursday 14 November 2019 to Wednesday 22 January 2020 (Midpoint: Wednesday 18 December 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Martyn Richards [W3, UF1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Ivan Georgiev 7.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Phil Zana 7.1 [W1, L2, UF1] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Dominic Bradley 7.1 [W2] 4
- David Passarinho 10.1 [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Daniel Leiker [L2]
- Rory Fleck-Byrne [L1]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Welcome to the league, Daniel!" -- David
Player Comments:
- "Great match. lovely guy. I want his calmness around the court. Thanks Rory. see you soon" -- Martyn
Player Comments:
- "Always good to play Phil. Great tennis quality!" -- David
Current Rankings:
- Yulia Nayda [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Winston Balfourth [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- John Sanfey 9.2 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Muhammad Noor [W2] 4
- Salvatore Cardali 8.2 [L2] 1
- Andrew Turnbull [L1] 1
- David Callanan [L1]
- Nikolai Krasheninnikov [L2]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game John , it was a pleasure" -- Muhammad
Player Comments:
- "Two days to complete a great match. The first day was amazing with both of us playing exceedingly well given poor courts and windy conditions. The best part is we both just played without worrying about anything. Many rallies were twenty plus strokes with winners coming from both wings. A pity we couldn't get the lights on at Mile end as we rescheduled for Sunday morning. It was still a good match but a bit more nervy from both of us. Above all else, this was a great sporting contest. Best of luck with your remaining matches Andrew." -- Winston
Player Comments:
- "Nice to play indoors in this cold weather. " -- John
Player Comments:
- "Interesting match with some close games that could have gone either way. On his day Winston is unstoppable, he will punish you off the forehand and backhand wing. Sadly for him didnt quite click for him today. My use of the angles and usual hustle managed to get me over the line. Look forward to continuing our H2H Winston. " -- Muhammad
Player Comments:
- "Firstly, a pleasure to meet and play John. There were some amazing rallies and incredible drop shots by John. I thought we were playing tennis but some shots were more akin to squash by John from tight situations which resulted in winners. John's never say die attitude took him from the brink of defeat to nearly turning around the second set. Kudos and best of luck with the rest of your matches John." -- Winston
Player Comments:
- "Long match which could have gone either way. Game 8 in the final set went on for over 10 minutes which I managed to hold my serve and take a lead for the first time in the match. Good sportsmanship and great spirit. Best of luck in your remaining matches Salvatore." -- Winston
Current Rankings:
- Andrei Muraru 10.2 [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Zoltan Szekeres 10.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Vik Khurana 9.2 [W2, L1] 5
- Simone Bressa [W1, L1] 2
- Richard Standring [L2] 1
- Kurt Williams 8.2 [L1]
- Abdelaziz Elasmar 9.2
- Lee Chiu 8.1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great match with Kurt as always (and closer than the score suggests). We had to contend with severe wind which hampered both of us. Looking forward to playing Kurt again soon" -- Vik
Player Comments:
- "Great and thoroughly enjoyable match that could have gone either way, good luck with the rest of the round Andrei" -- Vik
Player Comments:
- "Great match! Exhausting two hours with plenty of fun points. In the end just a few points decided the match after two tie-breakers." -- Andrei
Player Comments:
- "We had a great match, with a very tight 2nd set and a windy 3rd set. Hope to play with Richard again!" -- Zoltan
Player Comments:
- "Entertaining match with long rallies, great winners and some incredible points. " -- Andrei
Player Comments:
- "Great match, could have gone either way! Best of luck to Vik for the next rounds!" -- Simone
Current Rankings:
- Matanjah Matisyahu Jol 10.2 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Michael Neumann 10.1 [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Julio Zambon [W1, L1] 3
- Karim Delawalla [W1, L1] 3
- Elena Orlova 10.2 [L1]
- Kenneth Aitchison [L2]
- Melih Ozturk 10.2 [L2]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great match and very tight until the end!" -- Julio
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Docklands archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Docklands.
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 bonus prize (typically a free can of HEAD tennis balls). Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link posted to the player's Account page. The link is also emailed to players.
Please note, while matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, singles matches completed to this shortened format, do not count toward bonus points.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Player name, [LTA rating - if known], W - tally of wins, L - tally of losses, UF - tally of unfinished matches] 'n' - points won (if bonus points have been won a note to this effect is added)
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: