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Behind the scenes of a unique Andy Murray documentary
Resurfacing, a documentary chronicling what turned out to be the most difficult period in Andy Murray’s life is released by Amazon today. The...
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It's back: the Rafa Nadal Tennis Tournament for all!
After a highly successful inaugural tournament last year, the Rafa Nadal Academy social tournament will be back in March. Don't miss out!...
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Can tennis go green?
Whether it is yellow balls or Wimbledon whites, it is time for tennis to go green. Climate change and plastic pollution is harming everyone so...
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Our tennis manifesto!
All the political parties are publishing their manifestos this week ahead of next month's General Election. Why should tennis be any different!...
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Sharp elbows!
If you have had it, you will know it. Tennis elbow is a very painful problem. It is not, necessarily, anything to do with tennis but if your...
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Rip that grip and start again!
Is there a difference between a leftie grip and a right-handers' wrap? Are you afraid to cut? And do you staple or not? Don't tie yourself in...
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Davis Cup: Tennis magic in Madrid
Hot on the heels of the Nitto ATP Finals in London come the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid. It's the first year of its controversial new format which...
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Mind games and pressure points
Rafa Nadal defied all the odds when he mounted an enormous comeback against against Daniil Medvedev at the O2 on Wednesday (and came back from a...
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Will David Ferrer be on-song at the Royal Albert Hall? Win tickets and find out!
Thanks to our tennis ball partner HEAD, we have two tickets to be won to the 2019 Final of the Champions Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall, London...
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Booking is now open for the next ITF at the Rafa Nadal Academy 8-15 March
If you love tennis, would like to compete with other players in sunny Mallorca and want to enjoy fantastic food and facilities, come on the next...
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Bad balls, bad balls, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?
You cannot play tennis without balls, but there are a number of crucial rules about these fuzzy yellow objects. If you don't know your way around...
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Where to find the tennis action on TV in 2020
TV tennis is on the move again with BT Sport saying goodbye to WTA coverage. Here's our guide to making sure you don't miss any of the action....
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Don't miss out on the upcoming recreational tournaments at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar
Will we see you in Mallorca this coming March? The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is now firmly on the recreational tournament map. That means...
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Fit for purpose the Rafa way
Domingo Rosselló has been Head of Physical Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy since it opened on 1 July, 2016 overseeing the fitness programme...
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Sports drinks made simple
Tennis is tough on the body so you need to prepare and recuperate. But it does not have to be complicated. Gemma Bes, Rafa Nadal's personal...
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Your chance to win a fantastic Babolat racket!
Celebrate the end of the tennis year with a brand new racket! We have a fantastic Babolat Aero-G racket, backpack and towel to give away. To...
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Follow in our footsteps and book a stay in Mallorca
Early bird discounts, Christmas camps and Padel competitions. There is a lot happening at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca and...
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Revealed (some of) the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar coaching secrets
At every ITF event at the Rafa Nadal Academy, there is always a coaching session and it is always one of the highlights of the week (pictured...
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Playsight has its eyes on your tennis
Imagine if you could see a recording of every match you played, watch it from various angles and share a video with your coach and fellow players...
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Rafa Nadal and Carlos Moyá, congratulate Andy Murray, champion again!
Andy Murray astounded the tennis world with his victory on Sunday at the European Open in Antwerp. Many thought it was impossible for a player to...
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Point penalty, Mr Federer
If someone as experienced as Roger Federer can lose his temper on court, as happened last week, it is no surprise that the rest of us sometime...
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TBCs and round extensions explained!
What happens at the end of the round if you still have a match to play? Why are some matches marked as "to be completed" and what happens if they...
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Congratulations Rafa and Maria!
When we arrive on Sunday in Rafa's home town of Manacor for the latest ITF Seniors tournament at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar we suspect...
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David Beales

Haggerston Park Tennis League
Finsbury Park Tennis League
Highbury Fields
New River Tennis League
Pavilion Tennis League
Rosemary Gardens Tennis League
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Win a pair of tickets to the Nitto ATP Finals!
The Nitto ATP Finals, the stunning climax of the ATP Men's Tour, arrives in London next month and thanks to the generosity of the ATP, we have a...
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Early bird booking on holidays to the Rafa Nadal Academy
Book now and not only can you get 15% off your next trip to the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca, you can get an additional 5% off that...
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Sole searching - the secret history of the tennis shoe!
It's autumn, which can mean slippery courts. Now's the time to replace your tennis shoes after the wear and tear of the summer - and we have just...
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Philippa Seal

Acton and Gunnersbury Tennis League
Barnes & Sheen Tennis League
Battersea Park Tennis League
Chiswick House Gardens Tennis League
Hammersmith and Fulham Tennis League
Holland Park Tennis League
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Gestures speak louder than words
Turn the sound down on any tennis match, and you will probably be able to tell who is winning or losing from the body language. From fist pumps...
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You have been framed : Part Two
Last week we looked at what happens if your racket touches the ball twice and found out how losing grip of your racket could cost you points. But...
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Another chance to compete for fun at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca!
Need a break? Come to Mallorca! Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is running a new tournament this October for Local Tennis League players and...
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You've been framed!
It's your trusty wand, the sabre you go into battle with, the stick you rely on for support, but sometimes your racket can turn against you. Here...
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Pressure points
Whether it is serving for the match, saving match point or playing someone you think you should beat, tennis can be stressful. So what is the...
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Walkovers, your need to knows!
When is a walkover not a walkover and what does it mean any way? Below is the discussion we published in July 2018 but to find out more aobut why...
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Many happy returns - how to come back after a break from the game
She is one of the most inspirational players in tennis and now Kim Clijsters has announced her return to the pro circuit. We welcome her back and...
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Helen McMahon

Inverleith Park Tennis League
Leith Links Tennis League
Meadows Tennis League
Sunderland Tennis League
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Don't step on the lines and fingers crossed you will win!
It's Friday the 13th, so what better time to look at tennis superstitions and the thin line between performance-enhancing ritual and irrational...
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The surprising secret of tie break success
Later this month, Local Tennis Leagues is teaming up with the Pavilion in north London, the LTA and Tie Break Tens to run a...
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The Big Apple and starry, starry nights
Drama-filled night time matches have become so synonymous with the US Open that the New York Times calls the tournament the 'slam that never...
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Will yours be our 20,000th match of the year? If so, you could win a tennis shirt!
Who will be on court for our 20,000th match of year?
The lucky players will each recieve a free Local Tennis Leagues performance shirt,...
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How to finish a match, win friends and improve your tennis!
Do you jump the net or give your opponent a hug? Do you offer a handshake or fist pump the air? We look at the art and etiquette of finishing a...
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Men should play women! Thanks for supporting our #mixittennis campaign and here are the winners
Earlier this year, we asked you to support the idea of men and women competing against each other which is fundamental to what we do at Local...
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Next stop for Andy Murray - the Rafa Nadal Academy!
Continuing his comeback, Andy Murray will be getting some crucial match practice at an ATP Challenger event hosted by the Rafa Nadal Academy in...
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Win a HEAD Graphene 360 Speed MP Racket!
Thanks to our tennis ball partner HEAD, to celebrate the start of the US Open, we are delighted to be able to give you the chance to win the a...
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What is it like to play at Wimbledon? Ask our LTL players
Two Local Tennis League players and our local coach were playing at Wimbledon last week. Naturally we wanted to know all about it. Here's how,...
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Take our tennis officiating rules quiz!
If the US Open is anything like last year we can expect the tennis officials will have their work cut out. But how much do you know about the...
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Jonathan Bunney

Docklands Tennis League
Golders Hill Park Tennis League
Hyde Park Tennis League
Lincoln's Inn Tennis League
New River Tennis League
Paddington Rec Tennis League
Pavilion Tennis League
Waterlow Park Tennis League
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Tony Foreman

Bromley Tennis For Free League
Crystal Palace Tennis League
Lincoln's Inn Tennis League
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Apologies for the interruption to our normal service
Last night's planned site update proved a little more difficult than we expected, so thank you all for bearing with us. The site is functioning...
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Kate Marsh

The AELTC Community Sports Ground Daytime Tennis League
Clapham Common Tennis League
Cottenham Park and Merton Tennis League
Wandsworth All Star Tennis League
Wandsworth All Star Women's Tennis League
Wimbledon Park Tennis League
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Another chance to compete for fun at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Mallorca!
Need a break? Come to Mallorca! Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is running a new tournament this October for Local Tennis League players and...
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📐🐘 📰, Local 🎾 Leagues now supports emojis
Emojis can now be used on Local Tennis League match commentaries! To celebrate we look at some of the best tennis emoji messages from Andy Murray...
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Your at-a-glance guide to the UK's top women players
Last week we looked at the British men hoping to make their mark at the US Open. This week we turn our attention to the talented women, led by...
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Oh what a week!
From flying ants to record breaking weather, and from epic battles to a fond farewell it has been a wonderful week of league tennis in Britain's...
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Hard Court Preview: Your at-a-glace guide to Kyle, Dan and Cameron
While we wait to see if Andy Murray will play singles in Cincinnati in the run up to the US Open, here's our handy guide to the other UK men in...
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Stay safe and don't beat yourself!
Getting injured is a unfortunate hazard of playing any sport, but suffering an avoidable, dare we say silly, injury is definitely not clever....
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Buy a Local Tennis League bag and water bottle and get a FREE Babolat tennis towel!
Special offer for summer - while stocks last! SORRY - SOLD OUT
Just the thing for playing in hot...
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Your guide to when and how a match may be safely suspended!
TBCs (to be continued matches) are a regular feature of Local Tennis Leagues, but what are the rules? Here's our guide to ensuring you don't...
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Kurt Williams

Docklands Tennis League
Haggerston Park Tennis League
Lee Valley Women's Tennis League
Rosemary Gardens Tennis League
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Special Mizuno offer to all our players
Save 25% off everything in the new Mizuno online store!
To claim your...
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Get the Tie Break tied up!
How could Federer have lost Wimbledon? So many commentators said he played the better tennis, yet he lost two match points and three tie breaks...
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Pitch up and play!
Wimbledon is behind us and the great summer holiday stretches ahead. It's time to play! Inspired by outdoor accommodation specialist...
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Men play women, women play men - help us #mixittennis. It's the future for friendly, competitive tennis
In our singles leagues, men and women are treated as equals, placed in groups not by gender, but by standard. Like the vast majority of sports,...
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Net gains - raising the bar for tennis players
Few things are more fundamental to tennis than the net. But how high should it be and does it matter?
When Roger Federer played his first...
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Introducing WTN, the ratings game changer
It's the Holy Grail of tennis, an accurate, dynamically updated assessment of your tennis standard that means better match ups and a guaranteed...
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The fruit of your tennis labours
Are you ready to sit back and watch a weekend of tennis on TV? Or are you ready to get on court and start playing yourself? We asked one of...
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A summer of serving: Part five, adding the kick serve to your arsenal
The final instalment of our Summer or Serving guide enters the tricky territory of the kick serve. Perhaps the hardest serve of all to execute...
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I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date
Nothing would get done, it often seems, without a deadline. But there is nothing like missing a deadline to leave you kicking yourself and...
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A summer of serving: Part Four, mastering the slice
Our summer of serving continues with the slice, your go-to serve for a reliable second serve with a reasonable margin of error
This is...
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Hellinda Smith

Bracknell Tennis League
GDT Slough Tennis League
High Wycombe Tennis League
Woking Singles Tennis League
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