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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
Manchester Tennis & Football Centre
Sportcity, Rowsley Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 220 3800
full venue details » Fallowfield Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club
81 Wellington Road,, (Opposite Withington Girls School), Fallowfield,, Manchester, M14 6BN
Tel: 0161 224 4617
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Blackley Recreation Ground
Cooper Lane, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 0SA
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Collapse AllManchester Parks Singles - Round 18 | Thursday 4 April 2019 to Wednesday 29 May 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 1 May 2019)
Current Rankings:
- John Daggett 6.2 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Ryan Cooke [W2] 4
- Peter Macniak [L2] 1
- James Mercer [L1]
- Neil Gaskell 6.2 [L1]
- Simon Haigh 8.1 [L1]
- Andrew Lee
Match Results:
John Daggett bt Simon Haigh (Apr 20) 6-1, 6-3
Reveal CommentJohn Daggett bt Peter Macniak (Apr 19) 7-6 (7-0), 6-1
John Daggett bt Neil Gaskell (Apr 14) 6-0, 6-1
Reveal CommentRyan Cooke bt James Mercer (Apr 13) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Massive thanks to James for Driving to Halfords to get a tow rope to pull my car out of the mud at Wythenshawe park- owe you big time." -- Ryan
Ryan Cooke bt Peter Macniak (Apr 6) 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
Current Rankings:
- Christopher Dean 8.2 [L3] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Chris Eastwood [W1] 2
- Richard Lucas [W1] 2
- Edgar Stravinskas [W1] 2
- Richard Dishington 9.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Alhadi Boukr 9.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Georgios Ntelopoulos [W1, L1] 2
- Rodrigo Cristina 6.2 withdrawn
Match Results:
Richard Dishington bt Alhadi Boukr (Apr 22) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentRichard Lucas bt Richard Dishington (Apr 20) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "I was lucky to win the first set as Richard was always ahead. Just the odd important points separated us at crucial moments during the match. Yet another enjoyable match with Richard." -- Richard
Chris Eastwood bt Christopher Dean (Apr 18) 6-4, 6-1
Edgar Stravinskas bt Georgios Ntelopoulos (Apr 13) 7-5, 7-5
Alhadi Boukr bt Christopher Dean (Apr 10) 6-3, 7-5
Georgios Ntelopoulos bt Christopher Dean (Apr 7) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
Current Rankings:
- Callum Rothwell [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Yusuf Yaqub 10.1 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Robert Topping [W2] 4
- Joe Hardingham [W1, L1] 3
- Mike Dench [L2]
- Eugene Fulchini [L1]
- Daniel Mohsin
- Ranganath Ranganna
Match Results:
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Mike Dench (Apr 21) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Mike, enjoy your holiday and all the best with the rest of your games " -- Callum
Robert Topping bt Callum Rothwell (Apr 19) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub bt Mike Dench (Apr 19) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Well played Mike. Pleasure meeting you." -- Yusuf
Reveal CommentJoe Hardingham bt Yusuf Yaqub (Apr 16) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good competitive match. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling to play Yusuf." -- Joe
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Eugene Fulchini (Apr 14) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
Player Comments:
- "Wow, what a match! From 4-0 up in the second set to saving 2 set points 5-4 down, to a tense tie break! " -- Callum
Robert Topping bt Yusuf Yaqub (Apr 13) 6-2, 6-3
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Joe Hardingham (Apr 13) 1-6, 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Well played Joe, most games went to deuce , very competitive throughout" -- Callum
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub bt Callum Rothwell (Apr 11) 7-5, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Very competitive match. Could have gone either way! Looking forward to play you again Callum." -- Yusuf
Current Rankings:
- Ben Western 10.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Bradley Horrocks 9.1 [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Ricardo Paiva 10.1 [W2] 4
- Shoukat Ali 9.1 [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Stephen Purver [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Rachel Butcher 9.2 [W1] 2
- Dominic Hipwood [L1] 1
- Rik Wolland withdrawn
Match Results:
Reveal CommentRicardo Paiva bt Stephen Purver (Apr 23) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Some exciting rallies. Good luck Stepehn on the next matches." -- Ricardo
Reveal CommentBen Western bt Shoukat Ali (Apr 22) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A close match on a beautiful, hot day. We had some very good rallies and there were a few great shots." -- Ben
Reveal CommentRachel Butcher bt Bradley Horrocks (Apr 19) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Bradley, some fun points! " -- Rachel
Reveal CommentBradley Horrocks bt Dominic Hipwood (Apr 14) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Another close match! We did well to have so many long rallies given the windy conditions." -- Bradley
Reveal CommentShoukat Ali bt Stephen Purver (Apr 14) 7-5, 7-6 (10-8)
Player Comments:
- "Great match!! Many long rallies. Could have gone either way. Well played Stephen. Good luck in future matches. " -- Shoukat
Reveal CommentStephen Purver bt Ben Western (Apr 13) 6-3, 7-6
Player Comments:
- "A very tactical game with a lot of slice and not many winners. Service holds were at a premium! A couple of centimetes either way on a few shots made a difference to me taking the second set tie-break 7-4. Well played, Ben, and good luck with the rest of the round." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentRicardo Paiva bt Shoukat Ali (Apr 11) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game with some long rallies." -- Ricardo
Reveal CommentBen Western bt Bradley Horrocks (Apr 7) 2-6, 6-0, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Peculiar match this one, every set started very one sided yet the match as a whole was very competitive. I managed to pull back to 4-4 from 0-4 in the final set but Ben won the two nervy games at the end. Well played Ben!" -- Bradley
Current Rankings:
- Leah Hartshorne 10.1 [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Nana Osei [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Max Dawiczewski 10.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Michael Chiu [L1] 1
- Richard Farrage [L2] 1
- Maciej Dluzen [L2]
- Martin Reynolds
- Patrick Lambton 9.2
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMax Dawiczewski bt Richard Farrage (Apr 22) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Tough match. I have lost the first set and had to work hard for each point. Many rallies were long and we waited for the opponent to make an error. It’s been 4-4 in the third set and anyone could take it. " -- Max
- "Thanks for the match, Max, really enjoyed it. It was a lovely sunny morning for it, if rather hotter than I'm used to! You have great variety in your shots and you deserved to win. Best of luck in your remaining matches!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentLeah Hartshorne bt Michael Chiu (Apr 20) 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great game in hot conditions. Some brilliant rallies with a variety of shots. Came down to unforced errors in the end. Good luck in your other matches." -- Leah
Reveal CommentLeah Hartshorne bt Nana Osei (Apr 19) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Leah has a greater fitness level. Well done. You played so well and you were very competitive. I was very much spent. " -- Nana
Reveal CommentNana Osei bt Max Dawiczewski (Apr 17) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Max has a very good and effective backhand. Many of the service games went to deuce and I guess I had the slight urge to win the crucial points. All the best in your future matches. " -- Nana
Reveal CommentNana Osei bt Maciej Dluzen (Apr 14) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Maciej for the match. Difficult conditions today. All the best in your next match. " -- Nana
Reveal CommentLeah Hartshorne bt Maciej Dluzen (Apr 13) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed our match today. " -- Leah
Reveal CommentNana Osei bt Richard Farrage (Apr 9) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Totally shattered after a very tough match. I lost count of the number of dueces played and though it was only two sets, I felt we had been in the court 'forever'. Hard luck Richard because you played well especially in the second set and I do not know how I came back from 1-4 down. " -- Nana
- "Thanks for the match, Nana. Really enjoyed it. Some great rallies and you managed to somehow retrieve seemingly lost causes when I was convinced I was going to win the point! Best of luck in your remaining fixtures." Richard
Current Rankings:
- Bev Harley 9.2 [W2] 4
- Mark Bate [W2] 4
- Alex Whitington [W1] 2
- Mike O'Docherty 10.1 [L2] 1
- Floriana Amicone [L1] 1
- Daniel Jones [L2]
- Alia Mahmood
- David Agnew
Match Results:
Reveal CommentBev Harley bt Daniel Jones (Apr 23) 7-5, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Great game with a hard forehand to deal with! " -- Bev
Reveal CommentMark Bate bt Mike O'Docherty (Apr 21) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "What a game!! in sweltering heat, I'm too exhausted to say anything else, except well played Mike!!" -- Mark
Bev Harley bt Mike O'Docherty (Apr 19) 6-0, 7-5
Reveal CommentMark Bate bt Daniel Jones (Apr 19) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Blimey, sweltering Friday morning, really close game, especially the 2nd set lot's of juices, Dan has a really hard, quick forehand shot which caught me out alot, bit of a pre derby game this with Utd coming out on top, hope its the same result Weds :) good luck with the rest of your matches mate" -- Mark
Reveal CommentAlex Whitington bt Floriana Amicone (Apr 6) 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Epic match to start the season! Gorgeous day & some thrilling, tight rallies. Really enjoyable game - time for a long, lie down! " -- Alex
Current Rankings:
- Robert Lindley 10.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Stephen Warne [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- John Watson 10.1 [L1] 1
- George Alaimo [L1]
- Sue Goodwin 9.2 [L2]
- CARRIE NIXON [L2]
- Lizzie Ritchie
- Michael Mawson
Match Results:
Reveal CommentStephen Warne bt Sue Goodwin (Apr 23) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Closer than the score suggested with some long rallies. Many games went to Deuce too. Well played Sue, All the best in the other games " -- Stephen
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt George Alaimo (Apr 22) 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Cheers George, it was a decent match once we both remembered we could play tennis. Good luck in the remainder of your matches." -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt CARRIE NIXON (Apr 19) 7-5, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Close match not much in it at all. Thanks for the game Carrie" -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt Stephen Warne (Apr 17) 7-5, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Steve, close match and I'm sure we'll play again :)" -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt Sue Goodwin (Apr 14) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Nice to meet you Sue. Thanks for coming to Bury." -- Robert
Reveal CommentStephen Warne bt CARRIE NIXON (Apr 11) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Decent game in good conditions. Some really good long rallies, especially in the second set. Nice to get a competitive 3rd set for extra practice as well. Well played Carrie. Good luck in the future games." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt John Watson (Apr 6) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Second set really could have gone either way. John's a solid competitor for sure. Thanks for the game." -- Robert
Current Rankings:
- Chibuike Iruloh [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Fiona Howard 10.2 [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Martyn Shaw [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Paul Spilsbury [W2] 4
- Bernadette Mason 9.2 [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Irene Ofei 10.2 [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Nicola Roberts [W1, L1] 2
- Henry Stanimeros [L1] 1
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPaul Spilsbury bt Chibuike Iruloh (Apr 22) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a great match Chibuike, you played some fine ground strokes in a close and well-contended match. Good luck in the rest of your games." -- Paul
Reveal CommentChibuike Iruloh bt Irene Ofei (Apr 20) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Very hot day for tennis. Irene that was a seesaw first set. " -- Chibuike
- "Real nip & tuck Chibuike but totally enjoyed it. Best wishes," -- Irene
Reveal CommentChibuike Iruloh bt Nicola Roberts (Apr 18) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Nicola for good match. All the best for your remaining matches " -- Chibuike
Reveal CommentFiona Howard bt Martyn Shaw (Apr 16) 5-7, 7-6 (9-7), 6-3
Player Comments:
- "What started as a warm afternoon soon turned to rain. What a great match we had an amazing amount of deuces. Martyn is fantastic at the net. In one set I was up by 4 games thinking I’d got it in the bag, but Martyn came back some amazing shots. It could have gone either way, I just got lucky on this occasion. Good luck with the rest of your matches and hope to play you again soon, I’ll need a month to recover thou " -- Fiona
Reveal CommentPaul Spilsbury bt Bernadette Mason (Apr 15) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Brilliant game, hope you enjoy the league!! " -- Bernadette
Reveal CommentNicola Roberts bt Fiona Howard (Apr 14) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match with some very close games. We lost count of the number of deuce points! " -- Nicola
Martyn Shaw bt Irene Ofei (Apr 14) 6-3, 6-1
Reveal CommentBernadette Mason bt Irene Ofei (Apr 13) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Irene good match, sorry we had so many distractions in the second set!!! " -- Bernadette
Reveal CommentFiona Howard bt Bernadette Mason (Apr 12) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "It’s such a pleasure to play Bernie and it definitely could have gone either way. We both had some lucky shots and the amount of deuces was unreal. Good luck with the rest of your matches " -- Fiona
Reveal CommentChibuike Iruloh bt Martyn Shaw (Apr 11) 6-3, 7-6 (7-0)
Player Comments:
- "Great evening to play tennis. Lots of break of serve. Martyn has a lovely service motion and played net balls very well." -- Chibuike
Reveal CommentIrene Ofei bt Henry Stanimeros (Apr 8) 3-6, 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Henry for a great opener, some fantastic exchanges and good passing shots. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your matches!" -- Irene
Current Rankings:
- Matthew Rosewarne [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- John Boyle [W2] 4
- Jane Meloy [W1] 2
- Thomas Heavey 10.2 [W1] 2
- Mo Dow [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Mehrnaz Rezaie [L1]
- Alyson Sheppard
- Vanessa Waldron
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJohn Boyle bt Matthew Rosewarne (Apr 19) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Hot conditions, half the games went to deuce but only 4 games were held on serve. Good luck in rest of your games " -- Matthew
Reveal CommentMatthew Rosewarne bt Mo Dow (Apr 18) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Some good rallies, scoreline was flattering. Good luck in the rest of your games, Mo" -- Matthew
John Boyle bt Mo Dow (Apr 15) 6-3, 6-1
Thomas Heavey bt Mo Dow (Apr 14) 6-4, 6-1
Reveal CommentJane Meloy bt Matthew Rosewarne (Apr 7) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "My first game since school! Really enjoyed it - thanks Matthew." -- Jane
Reveal CommentMatthew Rosewarne bt Mehrnaz Rezaie (Apr 6) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Some good rallies and a tough match in warm conditions. All the best for the future games" -- Matthew
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Manchester Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Manchester 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)
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Collapse AllManchester Parks Doubles - Round 3 | Thursday 14 February 2019 to Wednesday 24 April 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 20 March 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Josh Lilly & Cass Lilly [W3, L1] 7
- Stephen Purver & Stephen Warne [W3, L1] 6
- Yusuf Yaqub & Daniel Mohsin [W2, L1] 4
- Dominic Hipwood & Floriana Amicone [L3] 3
- Fiona Howard & Amanda Friedland [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJosh Lilly & Cass Lilly bt Fiona Howard & Amanda Friedland (Apr 14) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Well played, it was a good match" -- Cass
Reveal CommentJosh Lilly & Cass Lilly bt Yusuf Yaqub & Daniel Mohsin (Apr 9) 6-3, 7-6 (14-12)
Player Comments:
- "Really close match with a long tie-break in the 2nd! Could have gone either way. " -- Cass
Reveal CommentStephen Purver & Stephen Warne bt Josh Lilly & Cass Lilly (Apr 2) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
Player Comments:
- "Really close game and lots of great rallies and shots by everyone. Could have gone either way in the end." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub & Daniel Mohsin bt Stephen Purver & Stephen Warne (Apr 1) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Highly competitive game with some great shots from all players. The superior serve and volleying proved of Daniel and Yusuf the difference . Nice to get a decent third set in as well Well played." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentStephen Purver & Stephen Warne bt Fiona Howard & Amanda Friedland (Mar 24) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Well played, everyone! Thanks for the game." -- Stephen
Reveal CommentJosh Lilly & Cass Lilly bt Dominic Hipwood & Floriana Amicone (Mar 24) 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A fun match, thank you :)" -- Cass
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub & Daniel Mohsin bt Dominic Hipwood & Floriana Amicone (Mar 11) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Was a fun match guys :) Very close, could have gone either way in the end" -- Daniel
Reveal CommentStephen Purver & Stephen Warne bt Dominic Hipwood & Floriana Amicone (Mar 5) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Close game in some challenging conditions, with gusting wind and later rain as well. We still managed some excellent rallies. Well played all!" -- Stephen
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Manchester Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Manchester 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)
Player Comments: