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You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles and doubles leagues for men and women (aged 18+) of all standards.

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:

  • 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 voucher for £20 to be spent in the Local Tennis League online shop. 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.

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

Kennington Park

Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BE Tel: 0207 091 0846 full venue details »

Brockwell Park

Norwood Road, London, SW2 2YJ Tel: full venue details »

Larkhall Park

Courland Grove, London, SW8 2RS Tel: full venue details »

Other Venues

Archbishops Park

Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7LQ Tel: 020 7738 6834 full venue details »

Battersea Park Millennium Arena

Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ Tel: 020 3959 0058 full venue details »

Clapham Common

Windmill Drive, London, SW4 9DE Tel: 020 7223 9837 full venue details »

Ferndale Community Sports Centre

Nursery Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8BP Tel: 0845 130 8998 full venue details »

Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility

Saint George's Road, London, SE1 6ER Tel: 0333 005 0403 / 020 7735 3294 full venue details »

Hillside Gardens

Hillside Road, London, SW2 3HL Tel: full venue details »

Lilian Baylis Old School

Lollard Street, London, SE11 6PY Tel: full venue details »

Myatts Fields Park

Cormont Road, London, SE5 Tel: full venue details »

Ruskin Park

Denmark Hill, London, SE5 Tel: full venue details »

Streatham Vale Park

Abercairn Road, London, SW16 Tel: full venue details »

The Burgess Park Tennis Centre

44 Addington Square, London, SE5 7JZ Tel: 020 7703 4275 full venue details »

The Rookery

Covington Way, London, SW16 Tel: full venue details »

Vauxhall Park

Lawn Lane, London, SW8 Tel: full venue details »

"I truly enjoyed meeting new players in the tournament (it has taught me that I have a lot lo learn about game strategies) and I hope to play them all again. I'm meeting one player I met very soon for a friendly."

 

"Thanks for all your work. It's such a great thing to be able to play local people," 

Sabina Fortescue

"I enjoyed it a lot. Lots of tight games all in a very good spirit. This also allowed me to make a bit of progress I believe. In short, everything I was hoping to get from participating in the league", 

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"It was a pleasure to play in the league once again. Looking forward to playing the next round. Many thanks to you all for organising such great leagues!" 

Barry

"I've enjoyed the games though and they weren't quite as much of a whitewash as the scoreline looks - I'm just more out of practice than I thought! Enjoying playing again"

 

"I really enjoyed it, not sure how I managed to win so many. It is the first league I have ever joined, I wish I had done it years ago,"

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Collapse AllKennington & Brockwell Parks Singles - Round 57 | Thursday 17 December 2020 to Wednesday 6 January 2021 (Midpoint: Wednesday 13 January 2021)

Current Rankings:

  1. David Jovic 5.2
  2. Hugo Williams
  3. Paolo Giua
  4. Thiago Oliveira
  5. Tom Harvey 6.1
  6. Tom Punch 8.2
  7. Vincent Rouget

Current Rankings:

  1. Julian Leichtmann 7.1 [W2] 4
  2. Brian O'neill 6.2 [W1, L1] 3
  3. Thomas Chapman [W1] 2
  4. Alex Seigel [W1] 2
  5. Ioannis Vattis [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
  6. Andrew Mackenzie [L1]
  7. Alex Bhattacharya 10.1
  8. Marcos Fernandez 6.2

Match Results:

Thomas Chapman bt Andrew Mackenzie (Jan 4) 6-4, 6-2
Julian Leichtmann bt Brian O'neill (Jan 3) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4
Reveal CommentAlex Seigel bt Ioannis Vattis (Jan 3) 6-2, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "A good game to kick off the New Year with some varied rallies- really enjoyable match!"  -- Alex
Reveal CommentBrian O'neill bt Ioannis Vattis (Dec 28) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)

Player Comments:

  • "A tiring battle with Ioannis! Long rallies...Ioannis was strong off both wings and had some big serves. Cheers for game! "  -- Brian
Reveal CommentJulian Leichtmann bt Ioannis Vattis (Dec 24) 6-2, 6-0

Player Comments:

  • "Yannis was a bit rusty after coming back from an injury and then not being able to play during lockdown. I could see a lot of potentially good shots but missing the last bit of accuracy. Looking forward to see you getting back into it and playing against you soon again "  -- Julian

Current Rankings:

  1. Luke Abnett [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
  2. Ollie Grove [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
  3. Daisuke Dei [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
  4. Ismael Antequera [W1, L1] 3
  5. Pedro Olabarri [L3, UF1] 3 includes 2 bonus points
  6. Kieran Sampson 9.1 [W1, L1] 2
  7. Matthew Langford [UF1] 1
  8. Daniel Serrano Marguello 9.2 [L2] 1

Match Results:

Reveal CommentOllie Grove bt Kieran Sampson (Jan 3) 7-5, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "Fantastic game with Kieran. Kieran is a fantastic player with pinpoint accuracy and excellent shot selection. A joy to play tennis with him."  -- Ollie
Reveal CommentLuke Abnett bt Pedro Olabarri (Jan 2) 6-1, 6-3

Player Comments:

  • "Great match Pedro - lots of tricky rallies in this one! All the best for the rest of the round!"  -- Luke
Daisuke Dei bt Pedro Olabarri (Dec 30) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentLuke Abnett bt Ollie Grove (Dec 29) 6-3, 5-7, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "What a match! Featuring well constructed points on both sides, so great shot making and a mental rollercoaster, the final set was by far the closest even though the score looks otherwise. Great match Ollie!"  -- Luke
Reveal CommentLuke Abnett bt Daisuke Dei (Dec 29) 6-2, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Such a shame this match had to be paused due to a downpour. We played on through the falling mist, and light rain, and heavy swirl, until Daisuke's umbrella blew across the court mid point! Looking forward to completing it soon!"  -- Luke
Daisuke Dei bt Daniel Serrano Marguello (Dec 28) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Ollie Grove bt Pedro Olabarri (Dec 27) 6-2, 6-1
Reveal CommentOllie Grove bt Daisuke Dei (Dec 26) 7-5, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Great fun. Lots of long rallies and big points"  -- Ollie
Pedro Olabarri v Matthew Langford (Dec 24) 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (1-7) TBC
Reveal CommentIsmael Antequera bt Ollie Grove (Dec 20) 6-3, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Well played Ollie, amazing long rallies. Very technical and psychological match. Good luck for the rest of the league. "  -- Ismael
Reveal CommentLuke Abnett bt Daniel Serrano Marguello (Dec 20) 6-2, 6-1

Player Comments:

  • "A really fun match that started under still, sunny skies and finished in virtual darkness! Lots of angles and long games. Welcome to the leagues Daniel and hope to have a rematch again soon!"  -- Luke
Reveal CommentKieran Sampson bt Ismael Antequera (Dec 18) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "Great match which could have gone either way! Apologies for the 5 net calls haha."  -- Kieran

Current Rankings:

  1. Daniel Orija 9.1
  2. David Johnson 9.1
  3. Fethi Benaissa
  4. James Ware 9.2
  5. Ollie Dalton
  6. Ollie Richer
  7. Simon Hill

Current Rankings:

  1. Mark Cheung 8.1 [W1] 2
  2. Mike Begent 8.2 [L1] 1
  3. Adam Hill
  4. Luca Pezzoni
  5. Mark Fleming 9.1
  6. Sunkalp Sharma 10.2
  7. Tom Treherne

Match Results:

Reveal CommentMark Cheung bt Mike Begent (Dec 18) 5-7, 6-2, 7-5

Player Comments:

  • "A really close and competitive match where momentum kept changing throughout. Either player could have won with match points for both sides. The first set took over an hour and the third set switched throughout with momentum finally going my way from 5-4 down to winning 7-5. Looking forward to playing again. Merry Christmas."  -- Mark

Current Rankings:

  1. Luke Wilton [W2] 4
  2. Marco Bolgeri 9.1 [W1, L1] 2
  3. Mark Creedon 9.2 [L2] 1
  4. Brian Logan
  5. JJ Hodgetts
  6. Natasha White
  7. Paolo Ruiu

Match Results:

Reveal CommentLuke Wilton bt Mark Creedon (Dec 31) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (8-6)

Player Comments:

  • "Really good match with almost every game going to the wire! Both sets could have gone either way, and look forward to playing again at some point "  -- Luke
Reveal CommentLuke Wilton bt Marco Bolgeri (Dec 28) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Gruelling match, lots of very close games including a 15min one in the first set which lasted nearly 1 and a half hour (legs still feeling it) Luke came out as the deserved winner in the end! "  -- Marco
Reveal CommentMarco Bolgeri bt Mark Creedon (Dec 24) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)

Player Comments:

  • "Cold temperature, sun and wind did not stop this from being a truly enjoyable match, with lots of twists and turns and a very close final set. Could have easily gone either way! "  -- Marco

Current Rankings:

  1. Ross Arthurs [W1] 2
  2. Joseph Henry 8.2 [L1] 1
  3. Charles Holroyd 10.2
  4. Elinor Wakefield 8.2
  5. John Macdonald 9.2
  6. Thomas James
  7. Zeyang Gao

Match Results:

Reveal CommentRoss Arthurs bt Joseph Henry (Dec 24) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Thank you Joseph for a gruelling 3 setter that had so many twists and turns. In a match that spanned for 3 hours, there were some great rallies and play and to the wire it could have gone any way. "  -- Ross

Current Rankings:

  1. Griff Jones
  2. James Cochrane
  3. Margot Pikovsky
  4. Nick Cantwell
  5. Nikos Asimakopoulos 10.1
  6. Rachel Madden
  7. Rob Adam
  8. Susannah Ward

Results

Looking for previous matches? Visit the Kennington & Brockwell Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Kennington & Brockwell Parks.

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)

Collapse AllKennington & Brockwell Parks Doubles - Round 27 | Thursday 30 January 2020 to Wednesday 8 April 2020 (Midpoint: Wednesday 4 March 2020)

Well done on getting so many matches played this round, despite some less than tennis-friendly weather. There would of course been even more matches played, had the Coronavirus not stopped played and well done to Andrew & Rachel and Callum & Sally in group 2 for squeezing in a final match before we were all kept indoors! Looking forward to seeing you all back in action when restrictions are lifted!

Group Summary:

A convincing win for group champs Alberto and Gherardo who won three matches without dropping a set and got their bonus points to boot! That made it hard for David and James to catch them, but they had a good run to finish runners up. It was a shame Jesus and Paolo played one match only and that Russell and Nick didn't get going (hope you are ok), but we know doubles is hard to arrange and of course this round was cut short a couple of weeks early.

Final Rankings:

  1. Alberto Silvestri & Gherardo Zarattini [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
  2. David Morley & James Smith [W2, L1] 4 RUNNER UP
  3. Jesus Garcia Gomez & Paolo Giua [W1] 2
  4. Olivia Bowden & James Fulton [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
  5. Rajendra Khokher & Chris Lock [L2] 1
  6. Russell Lamb & Nick Finney

Match Results:

David Morley & James Smith bt Rajendra Khokher & Chris Lock (Mar 15) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4

Match of the Group:

Reveal CommentDavid Morley & James Smith bt Olivia Bowden & James Fulton (Mar 2) 6-3, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "A great fun match with plenty of really enjoyable rallies. James F smashed home a stunning ace, Olivia crushed a forehand across the court, Dave smashed home a backhand volley and I had fun jumping around at the net. Nice to play in good conditions. "  -- James
Reveal CommentJesus Garcia Gomez & Paolo Giua bt Olivia Bowden & James Fulton (Mar 1) 6-2, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "Fun match!"  -- Jesus
Alberto Silvestri & Gherardo Zarattini bt David Morley & James Smith (Feb 28) 6-3, 6-2
Alberto Silvestri & Gherardo Zarattini bt Rajendra Khokher & Chris Lock (Feb 19) 6-2, 6-2
Alberto Silvestri & Gherardo Zarattini bt Olivia Bowden & James Fulton (Feb 17) 6-3, 6-0

Group Summary:

There was a nail biting finale between the eventual champs (Ynda and Adrian) and runners up (Oliver and Simeon) at 4-6, 6-3 and 7-7 in the tie break. It does not get much close than that. It took 8 more points but Ynda and Adrian won 12-10! It was their third three setter in this closely fought group and they needed their one extra win (against Callum and Sally) to clinch the group. Many congratulations to them. Oliver and Simeon were just one point behind.

Final Rankings:

  1. Ynda Jas & Adrian Yip [W4] 8 WINNER
  2. Oliver Husbands & Simeon Johnson [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
  3. Andrew Mackenzie & Rachel Mackenzie [W2, L2] 5
  4. Callum Hudson & Sally O’Brien [L3] 2
  5. Charles Holroyd & Sital Gandesha [L2] 1
  6. Giulia Puccini & Sarah Griffin

Match Results:

Reveal CommentAndrew Mackenzie & Rachel Mackenzie bt Callum Hudson & Sally O’Brien (Mar 23) 6-2, 6-7 (2-7), [10-6]

Player Comments:

  • "Good, competitive match squeezed in just before tennis was made illegal!"  -- Andrew
Reveal CommentAndrew Mackenzie & Rachel Mackenzie bt Charles Holroyd & Sital Gandesha (Mar 22) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3

Player Comments:

  • "Really good game, closely fought throughout with lots of good points."  -- Andrew

Match of the Group:

Reveal CommentYnda Jas & Adrian Yip bt Callum Hudson & Sally O’Brien (Mar 15) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3

Player Comments:

  • "Another long three setter. The match was pretty tight for the most part with breaks and holds traded and slim margins deciding the first and second sets. Throughout, we had some great rallies and all-court play with varied shots and good shotmaking!"  -- Ynda
Reveal CommentYnda Jas & Adrian Yip bt Charles Holroyd & Sital Gandesha (Mar 12) 6-1, 6-4

Player Comments:

  • "Fun match - we had some nice rallies and both Charles and Sital's serves proved challenging to return/attack."  -- Ynda
Reveal CommentYnda Jas & Adrian Yip bt Oliver Husbands & Simeon Johnson (Feb 29) 4-6, 6-3, [12-10]

Player Comments:

  • "Conditions were a little wet and windy, but luckily relatively calm for most of the match. A very close one with some good, varied play on either side. Both teams won points off solid serves, strong grounstrokes and (often short) slice balls. Except for 3 or 4 quick service holds and a couple of brisk breaks, most games were tight. The same was true of the match tiebreaker - played due to time limitations - in which Adrian and I took an early lead 4-1, but Oliver and Simeon fought back. At 7-7, the match was anyone's for the taking, but we eventually came through 12-10."  -- Ynda
Reveal CommentYnda Jas & Adrian Yip bt Andrew Mackenzie & Rachel Mackenzie (Feb 25) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2

Player Comments:

  • "While at times we were all competing against the wind and damp balls more than the team on the other side, we battled through it with some good rallies, serves and varied shotmaking. The conditions made it difficult to build and maintain a rhythm, but we crafted a close, competitive contest nonetheless!"  -- Ynda
Oliver Husbands & Simeon Johnson bt Andrew Mackenzie & Rachel Mackenzie (Feb 20) 6-4, 6-2
Oliver Husbands & Simeon Johnson bt Callum Hudson & Sally O’Brien (Feb 8) 6-4, 6-4

Results

Looking for previous matches? Visit the Kennington & Brockwell Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Kennington & Brockwell Parks.

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)