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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 played to short-set format; if a set reaches 4 games all, the next game decides the set. If the match reaches a set all, a match tiebreak is played. (Long format matches may be played if both players agree.)
- 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 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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Collapse AllRosemary Gardens Singles - Round 11 | Thursday 27 June 2019 to Wednesday 21 August 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 24 July 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Etan Ilfeld 8.1 [W5] 10
- Giulio D'eramo [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Hicks 7.2 [W2, L3, UF1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Dario Llinares 8.2 [W1, L3, UF1] 4
- Justin Peterson [W1] 2
- Andreas Viljoen [L2, UF2] 1
- Phil Dean [L3]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Phil is really good guy, enjoyed the game. I had a bit more of a consistent game today." -- Dario
Player Comments:
- "Good close match so far. Alex serving 15:30." -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "Lots of deuces!" -- Etan
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game, lots of nice shots, some good backhand winners from Andreas. My shoulder still won’t allow me to serve but my forehand had a great day. Thank you andreas " -- Giulio
Player Comments:
- "Great game, thanks Alex " -- Giulio
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Giuliou's shoulder hurt so he couldn't serve (served underhanded instead) which gave me a big edge. nonetheless, lots of running and a great time." -- Etan
Player Comments:
- "excellent match with lots of running. had deuce in almost every game!" -- Etan
Player Comments:
- "A tricky match, Dario won a lot of points from aces and forced errors off 1st serves. Some very tricky drops shot returns made serving a real challenge too. Thank you." -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "good game on a sunny late afternoon, thanks dario" -- Giulio
Current Rankings:
- Nikiforos Papatheodorou [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Ernest Storga [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Caroline Hibberd [W2, L1] 4
- Rob Goodwin 8.2 [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Ben Mason 8.2 [W1, L1] 3
- Henry Bird [L3] 1
- David Beales 8.1 withdrawn
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "One of the best games I have played. Ben's precision is unbelievable. He was unlucky at some crucial points towards the end. Thanks for the great match, Ben, I really enjoyed it." -- Nikiforos
Player Comments:
- "Very demanding match with Ernest; really enjoyable looong rallies. Thanks Ernest and good luck with your remaining games." -- Nikiforos
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match. It was quite close in almost all the games. Thanks for the great match, good luck in your remaining matches, Caroline." -- Nikiforos
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable friendly game! Strong and precise service by Rob in the second set. - Thanks" -- Ernest
Current Rankings:
- Joe Sandler Clarke 10.2 [W1, UF1] 3
- Alex Dupee [W1] 2
- Anne Marie Rafferty [W1] 2
- Niamh O'Kane [L2, UF2] 2
- Iona Seligman [L1, UF1]
- Jim Sykes
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A fun game despite a few spots of rain - thanks Niamh " -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "This was a fun match with some great rallies especially in the second set!" -- Niamh
Current Rankings:
- Jamie Riggs-long 9.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Charilaos Latinopoulos 10.2 [W3, L1] 6
- Daniel Gazi Woodhall [W1, L2] 2
- Tara Mokijewski [L1]
- Ilker Caliskan [L3]
- Jenna Ward [L2]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match" -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Daniel!" -- Charilaos
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Ilker. " -- Jamie
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match! " -- Jamie
Player Comments:
- "Thanks Jenna for the match, good to play again. " -- Jamie
Player Comments:
- "Let’s face it, it wasn’t the cleverest scheduling from me to suggest 12 o’clock on the hottest day of the year at 32 degrees. Thank you for a good match. " -- Jamie
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Rosemary Gardens archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Rosemary Gardens.
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.
In this short-format approved league, matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, and do 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: