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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of up to 8 people of a similar standard
- Contact details are emailed
- Players arrange their own matches
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everybody!
- 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
- 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
- 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 certificate and tennis prizes
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
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
Robin Park Sports & Tennis Centre
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Collapse AllWigan Singles - Round 9 | Thursday 29 March 2018 to Wednesday 23 May 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 25 April 2018)
We are nine rounds in, and if Wigan is not the biggest league in the Local Leagues Family, we value each and every match just as much as if it were one of the leagues with a hundred players or more! Please do spread the word if you can!
Group Summary:
Congratulations to our undisputed champion Nick who not only managed to play everyone in the league but also beat them too without the loss of a set, an amazing feat on his comeback round to the league! Second place belongs to Steven who managed a solid win against James which secured his runner up spot. We hope you manage to get your back pain sorted soon! A warm welcome back also to Martin and James who returned to the league this round, we hope you enjoyed your first one back and enjoy many more to come!
Final Rankings:
- Nick Wilson [W4] 8 WINNER
- Steven Hanley 9.2 [W1, L1] withdrawn 2 RUNNER UP
- Martin Isherwood 10.1 [L1]
- Constanze Hoyer [L1]
- James Weir 10.2 [L2] withdrawn
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Unfortunately Steven couldn’t play anymore after the first set due to back pain. Hopefully a quick recovery. Good first set lots of long rallies in the sun. Match played in a good spirit and looking forward to playing again soon. Cheers " -- Nick
Player Comments:
- "Great first set, went with serve til 4-4 then managed to win the next 2. Some great rallies and the fastest serve I have faced for a long time. Shame martins calf went after the first game in the second set would have been a close match. looking forward to playing again soon in Leigh. Cheers nick" -- Nick
Player Comments:
- "Early match at robin park, played in a good spirit. I was a bit rusty but we had some good rallies. Enjoyed it." -- Nick
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentSteven Hanley bt James Weir (Apr 6) 6-0, 6-1Player Comments:
- "Match played at Robin Park, really enjoyed the game. Thanks James." -- Steven
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Wigan archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Wigan.
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 free can of balls which we will post to you.
Legend:
Player, [LTA rating], [win/loss/tie tally], points won
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: