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This is how it works:
- We have doubles and singles rounds!
- Players/teams are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- The league is mixed sex, 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!)
- In doubles teams may be any combination of gender
- 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 bottle of Champagne which has to be collected from us. A winner's certificate is also available on 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.
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Collapse AllHighbury Fields Singles - Round 61 | Thursday 29 November 2018 to Wednesday 6 February 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 2 January 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Franck Savio 6.1 [W1] 2
- Toby Ferenczi 7.2 [W1] 2
- Emil Tsekov 7.1 [W1] 2
- Harry Vowles 8.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Jason Sutherland [L1]
- Michael Cutbill 7.2 [L1]
- Salim Ghozali [L1]
- Andrew Tate 9.1
- Daniel Petersen
Match Results:
Toby Ferenczi bt Harry Vowles (Dec 12) 6-2, 6-2
Emil Tsekov bt Jason Sutherland (Dec 9) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentHarry Vowles bt Salim Ghozali (Dec 2) 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Reveal CommentFranck Savio bt Michael Cutbill (Nov 30) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Fun match with some great rallies and great points , thanks Michael. " -- Franck
Current Rankings:
- Daniel Solomon [W1] 2
- Louis Carraz 10.2 [L1]
- George Harvey 10.1
- John Staples 8.1
- Rhys Brown
- Rory Brown
- Samir Rashed
- Sean Girty 8.1
Match Results:
Reveal CommentDaniel Solomon bt Louis Carraz (Dec 11) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Tight games. And given the heavy mist and icy conditions some pretty good rallies. " -- Daniel
Current Rankings:
- Duncan Stroud 8.2 [W1] 2
- Ireo Ostacchini 8.1 [W1] 2
- Brendan Maginnis 8.1 [UF1] 1
- Sarah Quinlan [L1] 1
- Alan Revel 8.1 [L1, UF1]
- Dirceu Pozzebon
- Rodney Berling 8.1
- Tom Gatzen 8.1
Match Results:
Ireo Ostacchini bt Sarah Quinlan (Dec 12) 2-6, 7-6, 6-2
Reveal CommentDuncan Stroud bt Alan Revel (Dec 10) 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Player Comments:
- "Alan somehow always manages to keep the ball in play which makes it tough to win the point. " -- Duncan
Reveal CommentAlan Revel v Brendan Maginnis (Dec 3) 4-6, 4-4 TBC
Player Comments:
- "Great evening of tennis with Brendan as usual getting to and returning everything, playing some amazing shots often with outrageous angles. Having raced into a 3-0 lead Brendan went on to take the first set. We got to 4-4, 30-30 on my serve in the second set when the lights went out. " -- Alan
Current Rankings:
- Alex Hicks 8.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Nick Hayes [W2] 4
- Matt Hodson 9.1 [L1] 1
- Anthony Bristow 10.1 [L1]
- Luc De Blaquiere 10.1 [L1]
- Daniel Neale
- Guido Cicolani
- Will Stone
Match Results:
Nick Hayes bt Alex Hicks (Dec 10) 6-4, 6-3
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks bt Matt Hodson (Dec 8) 5-7, 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "The most physically exhausting match I have played in a very long time. Very long rallies, lots of net exchanges and lob recoveries, every volley winner took 4-5 attempts. Thank you for a great match." -- Alex
Nick Hayes bt Luc De Blaquiere (Dec 2) 6-3, 7-5
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks bt Anthony Bristow (Nov 30) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Some massive serves and forehands made Antony a tough opponent. All but the last few games went to multiple deuces. Thank you." -- Alex
Current Rankings:
- Robert Henniker-Heaton [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- David Beales 8.1 [W2, L1] 4
- Nigel Billen 8.1 [L2] 1
- Bryn Beveridge [L1]
- Julian Ricketts 9.1 [L1]
- Ben Mason 8.2
- Helen McNulty 8.2
- Oliver Fryer 8.2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentDavid Beales bt Nigel Billen (Dec 13) 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A right old battle and as fun as always... hope we get to finish!" -- Nigel
- "At least it was dry," -- David
- "Resuming at 4 all in the third, David got the first game on serve, and I was 40 love up on mine - but credit to David for battling through to the win. In the friendly that followed I went up two games to love, but I still lost the set 4-6... the Tennis Gods had their way. All very enjoyable," -- Nigel
Reveal CommentRobert Henniker-Heaton bt David Beales (Dec 10) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game and hit David. Cheers. Rob" -- Robert
David Beales bt Bryn Beveridge (Dec 8) Walkover
Robert Henniker-Heaton bt Julian Ricketts (Dec 5) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentRobert Henniker-Heaton bt Nigel Billen (Dec 2) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable game on lovely mild winter evening." -- Robert
Current Rankings:
- Arnold LAW 10.2 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas Han [W2] 4
- Warwick Smith [W1, L1] 2
- Oliver Keen 10.1 [L1]
- Brett Galloway 8.1 [L2]
- Ian Mcgee 9.2 [L2]
- Joshua Broadhurst 8.1
- Matanjah Matisyahu Jol 10.2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentThomas Han bt Brett Galloway (Dec 13) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Congratulations to Thomas. Eventually we found a court without ice or dazzling sun and was good to play a morning match during the week." -- Brett
Thomas Han bt Oliver Keen (Dec 11) 6-4, 6-2
Arnold LAW bt Warwick Smith (Dec 9) 6-0, 6-1
Arnold LAW bt Brett Galloway (Dec 7) 7-5, 6-0
Warwick Smith bt Ian Mcgee (Dec 4) 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3)
Arnold LAW bt Ian Mcgee (Dec 1) 7-6 (8-6), 6-3
Current Rankings:
- John Granshaw [W2] 4
- Beto Cortez 10.2 [W1] 2
- Gerard Van Tonder 8.2 [W1] 2
- William Smith 9.2 [W1] 2
- Riccardo Benzo [W1] 2
- Christopher Hill 8.2 [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Marco Mandolini [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Beto Cortez bt Christopher Hill (Dec 13) 6-2, 6-0
Reveal CommentJohn Granshaw bt Marco Mandolini (Dec 11) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match played in good spirit. " -- John
Reveal CommentRiccardo Benzo bt Marco Mandolini (Dec 8) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "A slippery and blustery affair with some long, hard-fought rallies, and others less so!" -- Riccardo
John Granshaw bt Christopher Hill (Dec 7) 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
Reveal CommentWilliam Smith bt Marco Mandolini (Dec 6) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Very close match in the rain and wind. After we both got used to the difficult conditions there were some exciting rallies. Marco was punishing me with his strong net game and I really had to hone my lob and change the pace at key moments to just edge two sets that could’ve gone either way. Thanks Marco for a great match!" -- William
Reveal CommentGerard Van Tonder bt Christopher Hill (Dec 1) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "It was, as usual, enjoyable to play against Chris and we had a decent number of exciting rallies where the point was decided by a winning shot. Chris's serve unfortunately let him down on some critical points. " -- Gerard
Current Rankings:
- Tom Prescott [W2] 4
- Theo Ford [W1] 2
- Stephen Kirkham [W1, L1] 2
- Jonny Leighton 10.1 [L2] 1
- Mark Nuttall [L1]
- David Webber 9.2
- Gabriel De Lastours 10.1
- Jonas Niessen 9.2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentTheo Ford bt Stephen Kirkham (Dec 10) 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable indoor game. First set was a quick one a lot of lucky net cords went my way. A very close second set could have gone either way with an epic rally on the penultimate point to stay in the match. Great game apologies for all the net cords! " -- Theo
Reveal CommentTom Prescott bt Mark Nuttall (Dec 9) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Battled the elements to get the game in." -- Tom
Reveal CommentTom Prescott bt Jonny Leighton (Dec 8) 6-1, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A good game, enjoyed by both players." -- Tom
Reveal CommentStephen Kirkham bt Jonny Leighton (Dec 1) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1)
Player Comments:
- "Damp but mild conditions at Highbury Fields, all the other courts were empty. The court was slippery, which meant that movement and shots were tentative and there was quite a bit of pattycake tennis. Jonny raced away with the first set but thereafter the match was very even and could have gone either way. The match was enjoyable with some long rallies and even a few good shots now and again. I'd like to play Jonny again in better conditions one day." -- Stephen
Current Rankings:
- Othmane Islah 8.1 [W1] 2
- Adam McCormack 8.2 [W1] 2
- Jeffrey Berry [L1] 1
- Kevin Clark [L1]
- Caroline Millot
- Jumaane Camero 10.2
- Samuel Walker
- Simion Razvan
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAdam McCormack bt Jeffrey Berry (Dec 2) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A slippy, all weather game. Well played, Adam! " -- Jeffrey
Reveal CommentOthmane Islah bt Kevin Clark (Dec 2) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good game. Thanks for the match Kevin" -- Othmane
Current Rankings:
- Mark Davison [W1] 2
- Mike Kingsley 9.2 [W1] 2
- Melissa Pirela 10.1 [L1]
- Paul Sansom [L1]
- Eddie Lancaster 8.2
- Emily Norman
- Sally Kinnes 8.2
Match Results:
Mike Kingsley bt Melissa Pirela (Dec 8) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentMark Davison bt Paul Sansom (Dec 8) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really entertaining game. It began tight with Mark aggressively approaching the net early and Paul hitting some strong passing shots and was poised to be a tight one. Then Mark broke early in the 3rd game, and unfortunately Paul's hiatus from match play began to show. As the pressure mounted, Paul's serve began to falter allowing Mark to go on the offensive, and begin to push the ball around. Paul defended valiantly, hitting some precision lobs, but alas it was not to be. Thanks for the game, 10/10 would play again. " -- Mark
Current Rankings:
- Andrew Beejay 10.1
- Joshua Ross 10.2
- Laurie Young 10.2
- Luke Hobbs 10.2
- Simon Eccles
- Yasmin Quayyum 10.1
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Highbury Fields archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Highbury Fields.
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 match tiebreak, 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)
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Collapse AllHighbury Fields Doubles - Round 33 | Thursday 1 November 2018 to Wednesday 23 January 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 12 December 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Daniel Petersen & Tim Edwards [W1] 2
- Stephen Einhorn & Tim Benson [W1] 2
- Harry Hulme & David Rowland [L1]
- Sean Girty & James Kirk
- Tom Evans & Paul Marshall
Match Results:
Daniel Petersen & Tim Edwards bt Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave (Nov 30) 6-1, 7-5
Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave bt Harry Hulme & David Rowland (Nov 28) 6-2, 7-5
Reveal CommentStephen Einhorn & Tim Benson bt Dirceu Pozzebon & Nick Shave (Nov 18) 6-2, 5-7, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Really great match played in good spirits...on a very blustery day. Difficult conditions..." -- Stephen
Current Rankings:
- Alex Hicks & John Durant [W4, UF1] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini [W1, L2, UF1] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Simon Moore & Lois Anderson [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Alan Revel & Gerard Van Tonder [L3, UF1] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Samir Rashed & Rory Brown [W1, UF1] 3
- Geoff Duffield & Richard Beswick [W1, L1] 2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAlan Revel & Gerard Van Tonder v Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini (Dec 12) 4-6, 7-6 (14-12) TBC
Player Comments:
- "Two close sets which saw Gerard and I behind in both. Some nice tennis played by both pairs. Looking forward to completing the match in the new year. Marco and Andrew to serve when we start the final set. " -- Alan
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Alan Revel & Gerard Van Tonder (Dec 6) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Alan and Gerard dug in deep making for a tough 1st set. We found our grove in set 2 getting through the games all too quickly. Some great down the line passing shots from Gerard and Alan though. Thank you." -- Alex
Simon Moore & Lois Anderson bt Alan Revel & Gerard Van Tonder (Dec 2) 6-2, 6-4
Reveal CommentGeoff Duffield & Richard Beswick bt Alan Revel & Gerard Van Tonder (Nov 28) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Conditions for the start of the match were wonderfully suited to the Fastnet yacht race (wind, squalls and the potential to be blown into Clissold ponds) . When they cleared we had a terrific , sporting game with some brilliant retrieving from Alan and evil drop shots from Gerard. It could easily have gone the other way - and another time it probably will. Thanks to everyone for braving the weather. " -- Richard
Reveal CommentAndrew Sims & Marco Mandolini bt Simon Moore & Lois Anderson (Nov 26) 7-5, 0-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Good fun close game, could of easily gone either way. Thanks Lois and Simon!" -- Andrew
Reveal CommentSamir Rashed & Rory Brown bt Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini (Nov 26) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable game with some great long rallies - thanks for the game guys!" -- Samir
Alex Hicks & John Durant v Samir Rashed & Rory Brown (Nov 26) 4-6, 7-5, 1-4 TBC
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Simon Moore & Lois Anderson (Nov 25) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A closely contested match with some great fun at the net. Simon's tactics caused a particular challenge. Thank you." -- Alex
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Geoff Duffield & Richard Beswick (Nov 12) 7-6, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A nice close 1st set, then Jonny and I figured the tactic we needed to win. A good fun match despite soggy balls and 1 floodlight down. Thank you." -- Alex
Reveal CommentAlex Hicks & John Durant bt Andrew Sims & Marco Mandolini (Nov 8) 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Good sporting opponents, some nice down the line passing shots and some really fun sets. Closer than the score suggested and Andrew and Marco best us in a 3rd friendly set. Thank you." -- Alex
Current Rankings:
- Sam Howard & Nikolaus Endstrasser [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto [W1, L1] 3
- Caroline Gargaro & Simon Dormon [W1, L1] 3
- Jeff Zroback & Harry Flower [L2]
- Helen Citron & Ireo Ostacchini [L1]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentBrett Galloway & Tom Gatzen bt Jeff Zroback & Harry Flower (Dec 6) 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A pleasant evening of tennis. " -- Brett
Reveal CommentSam Howard & Nikolaus Endstrasser bt Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen (Dec 5) 2-6, 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "In the first set we didn't look good against Brett and Tom. They were far the better team. Somehow we could change the momentum to win the second set and finally the match. Thanks Brett and Tom and all the best. " -- Nikolaus
Sam Howard & Nikolaus Endstrasser bt Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto (Dec 3) 5-7, 6-4, 6-2
Reveal CommentBrett Galloway & Tom Gatzen bt Helen Citron & Ireo Ostacchini (Dec 2) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match. Ireo and Helen made a great comeback in the second set and we had to focus hard to get over the line. Well done all." -- Brett
Reveal CommentCaroline Gargaro & Simon Dormon bt Brett Galloway & Tom Gatzen (Nov 30) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Lovely to see Brett and Tom as always. The sun provided an interesting dynamic to the game , a case of now you see the ball now you dont. A very close 2nd set in which Simon and I managed to nudge ourselves over the finish line. " -- Caroline
Alex Hicks & Andrew Latto bt Jeff Zroback & Harry Flower (Nov 29) 6-3, 6-0
Reveal CommentSam Howard & Nikolaus Endstrasser bt Caroline Gargaro & Simon Dormon (Nov 18) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Was an enjoyable match on Sunday late afternoon. Some really good and fun ralleys. Finally we had the better end for us this time. Thank you Caroline and Simon for a nice game. " -- Nikolaus
Current Rankings:
- Jonathan Bunney & Peter Mattravers [W1] 2
- Joseph Wapshott & Olivia Peck [L1]
- Gerard Wilson & Jill McLaughlin
- Harry Christian & Henry Comyn
- Jonas Niessen & Christopher Hill
- Shaun Doherty & Connie Harrison
Match Results:
Jonathan Bunney & Peter Mattravers bt Joseph Wapshott & Olivia Peck (Dec 8) 6-3, 4-2 Joseph Wapshott & Olivia Peck Retired
Current Rankings:
- Adam Wood & Isabelle Hugh-Jones
- Clare Ryal & Adam Donnan
- Elvan Orak & Martin Dibben
- Harriet Terry & Anna Chong
- Penny Markson & Mary Bevan withdrawn
- Stefano Bandera & Melanie Tompkins
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Highbury Fields archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Highbury Fields.
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). In doubles, matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak and still count toward bonus points. 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.
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. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: