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HOW IT WORKS:
- Players are organised into groups of 6 to 8 players of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page the day before the Round begins
- Players arrange their own matches, book courts and share costs
- You can play on any court that suits both players
THE LEAGUE IS:
- For anyone over the age of 18
- For beginners as well as advanced players
KEY POINTS:
- There are various scoring formats you can use for your match
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page the day before the Round begins
- Players are placed in groups according to their ITF World Tennis Number
- Each player attempts to play each of the other players in their group once during the Round
- A point is awarded for each set won
- If you play 3 matches before the mid-point of a Round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize
- 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
See here for the complete rules and regulations.
Getting started
New players will need to create an account with us and include their LTA Advantage Number before joining a Round. Once you’ve signed up, and for returning players, you can join the next Round here.
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.
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Primary Venues
Emsworth Recreation Ground
Horndean Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PT Tel: full venue details »Bidbury Mead Recreation Ground
Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3JG Tel: full venue details »Havant Park
Market Parade, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1PY Tel: full venue details »Front Lawn Recreation Ground
Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5AN Tel: full venue details »Hayling Park
Station Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0HB Tel: full venue details »Other Venues
Cowplain Recreation Ground
Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EH Tel: full venue details »Jubilee Park
Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7HU Tel: full venue details »Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath Road, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5RU Tel: full venue details »Club Venues
The Avenue Lawn Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club
Southleigh Road, Havant, PO9 2RS Tel: 02392 482750 full venue details »Collapse AllHavant Singles - Round 23 | Thursday 24 August 2023 to Wednesday 18 October 2023 (Midpoint: Wednesday 20 September 2023)
Current Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Whittenham | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | WWWW | ||||||
| 2 | Alexander Phillipps | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | WWL | ||||||
| 3 | Graham Beynon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | WWL | ||||||
| 4 | Robert Meades | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | WL | ||||||
| 5 | Mark Dore | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | LLLL | ||||||
| 6 | Anna Hickmore | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LL | ||||||
| 7 | Miriam Mclean | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | LL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very good player, I was out of my depth but I really enjoyed the game, lots of pointers to help my tennis. Alex is a great guy and cracking player." -- Alexander
Player Comments:
- "It was great to meet Miriam at Southsea Tennis Club where we played a tight competitive match in a swirly wind. Some great rallies - a match I enjoyed very much. Good luck with the rest of your games Miriam." -- Graham
Player Comments:
- "Nice to meet you Mark - really enjoyed our match. Your game will come on in leaps and bounds with more court time " -- Graham
Player Comments:
- "An early Sunday morning start in a match which took Graham a while to get going having not played for a while. Some great rallies and and an enjoyable game. Always a pleasure Graham and look forward to seeing you for another match soon." -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with Rob who is just coming back to competitive tennis. He made me work very hard for my points and the score line could have been much closer. Thanks for coming over to The Avenue Rob and let’s play again soon. " -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Was cracking to play my first game against Paul, good player and lovely chap. Looking forward to the next one!" -- Mark
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable match with Miriam who played some fantastic tennis. Thank you for the game and good luck with the rest of your matches." -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Lovely to see you again Anna and thank you for the game. Keep playing tennis and join some of those mix-in groups for greater experience. " -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Anna, lovely weather for Tennis! " -- Alexander
Player Comments:
- "A thoroughly enjoyable match with Alex which was much closer than the score might suggest. Great to have a long chat over a cup of tea afterwards and looking forward to our Portsmouth League Doubles match in a a couple of weeks time. Good luck with the rest of your matches. " -- Paul
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Havant archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Havant.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play three or more matches by the mid-point of the Round receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Players' names, 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.
Player Comments: