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• Why Padel is literally booming in the UK

he Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) highlighted in its 2025 Annual Report that padel has surged on a near‑vertical trajectory in Great Britain. Participation doubled in 2025 to 860,000 players, and the number of courts surpassed 1,500 nationwide. The LTA has since confirmed that participation has moved beyond one million. Globally, the International Padel Federation (FIP) […]...2026
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• In August, Olympia will host the first London event of the Premier Padel Tour.

The Premier Padel Tour’s London debut will take place at Olympia, it has been revealed. After a £1.3 billion makeover of the Kensington location, the London Premier Padel P1 will be held at Olympia’s heritage halls from August 4–9. As the sport strives to be included in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, the Lawn Tennis […]...2026
• Jack Draper named Male Player of the Year by the LTA

Jack Draper has been named Male Player of the Year at the 2026 LTA Awards, presented by Lexus, following a season highlighted by his first Masters 1000 title and consistent performances across the ATP Tour. The award was voted on exclusively by Advantage members of the Lawn Tennis Association. Recognition at the LTA Awards The […]...2026
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• Nick Kyrgios delights rowdy fan base as tennis cultures clash at Kooyong Classic | Jack Snape

The usually genteel atmosphere at the Melbourne club – one of the bastions of grasscourt traditions – was punctured for the day as the injury-prone Australian enjoyed a rare winThe sign at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club reads “dress code applies”, but on Tuesday the rules were relaxed. Thousands from all walks of life streamed into the leafy grounds in Melbourne’s inner east to enjoy the first day o...2026
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• Wimbledon debenture tickets ’to get exemption from UK resale crackdown’

Organisers claimed proposed ban on reselling tickets for more than face value would dent investment in complex, says reportBusiness live – latest updatesWimbledon will be given an exemption from the clampdown on ticket resales for its “debenture” tickets, according to a report, in what would be a victory for the organisers of the annual tennis tournament.The championship organisers, the All Englan...2025
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• Ivan Ronaldson obituary

My friend Ivan Ronaldson, who has died of a heart attack aged 51, was an inspirational real tennis professional. He mentored dozens of future stars at clubs including Hampton Court, Fontainebleau, France, and Prested Hall in Essex. Prior to his coaching career, Ivan was a brilliant junior player winning a string of national age group titles.Real tennis is the forerunner of lawn tennis; it was play...2025

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• The Guardian view on Wimbledon: the tennis commands attention, but so should the abuse of players | Editorial

The treatment of female sportspeople is particularly troubling, and the reasons behind it – including gambling – are rightly under fresh scrutinyWith temperatures forecast to be as high as 34C, spectators as well as players must arrive at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Monday prepared to deal with conditions more familiar at grand slams in Australia and the US. But as Wimbledon open...2025
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• TKO Announces Acquisition Of Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG
TKO has made multiple acquisitions. TKO announced that they company has acquired Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor. The company also announced the "board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion of its Class A common stock and the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program pursuant to which holders of TKO’s Class A common stock ...2024
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• NFL’s last analog frontier: Testing out new technology for measuring first-downs

Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images The end of a chain and two sticks may be at stake here One thing about the National Football League (NFL), they are not afraid to tinker with traditional aspects of their product. Physical portions of the game itself have been an evolution for the league. At some level, NFL fans don’t care as long as their team wins but Cleveland Browns fans tend to notic...2024
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• Grass is greener for Alex de Minaur as Australian gears up for Wimbledon charge | Courtney Walsh

The former boys’ finalist has always enjoyed playing on grass and, with Nick Kyrgios if fit, is expected to lead the Australian contingent this yearAs Alex de Minaur challenged Carlos Alcaraz with his dash and dare at Queen’s last Sunday, he presented as Australia’s leading contender for the 2023 Wimbledon crown. Nick Kyrgios is the headline grabber but the injury doubt surrounding him, combined w...2023
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"The award was voted on exclusively by Advantage members of the Lawn Tennis Association."

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"A judicial review, which started as this year’s 138th championship was under way, came after campaign group Save Wimbledon Park took legal action against the Greater London Authority (GLA) over its decision last year to allow the All England Lawn Tennis Club to almost triple its size."

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"Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Following their epic five-set Final, Novak Djokovic praised the new Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Novak Djokovic in a Wimbledon Final for the ages to claim his first title at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club."

• The prospect of turning two of the tennis courts at LIMERICK Lawn Tennis Club into 4 padel courts is being investigated.

The Lawn Tennis Club, tucked away in the center of Limerick, is a shining example of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The club, which is well-known for its lengthy history and dedication to offering first-rate facilities, has continuously changed to accommodate its members’ needs. As the club considers turning two of its tennis courts into four padel […]...2025
• TKO Finalizes Acquisitions Of IMG, On Location, And Professional Bull Riders
TKO continues to expand. TKO officially announced on February 28th that they had finalized the acquisitions of IMG, On Location, and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. The deal was first announced in October 2024. From TKO: TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced the close of its acquisition of IMG, O...2025
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• The LTA names a manager for Padel.

Steve Yeardley has been appointed as the new Padel Manager by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). This calculated action is a component of the LTA’s continuous endeavors to support the growth and effectiveness of padel in the United Kingdom. Steve Yeardley, who was Tennis Wales’s previous manager of coaching and volunteers, offers a plethora of […]...2024
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• Wimbledon diary: weather watching, speed of service and what’s in an SSQ

A trip to the museum at SW19 reveals prices have gone up since the Victorian era even more than the speed of servesThe main merchandise outlet was predictably rammed within moments of the rain arriving at 11.01am on Wednesday, but one flight of steps below the spending frenzy, the Wimbledon Museum was a welcome diversion while waiting and hoping for the covers to be removed.The museum’s collection...2024
• Wimbledon expansion plans rejected by Wandsworth council

Planning committee votes unanimously against All England Club’s proposals to triple size on to listed parkA London council has rejected plans to build a new 8,000-seat stadium and 38 further tennis courts on a Grade II*-listed park in Wimbledon.Wandsworth council’s planning committee on Tuesday night voted unanimously to reject the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s plans to almost triple the size of ...2023
• Wimbledon poised for tense match as council votes on ‘industrial tennis complex’

Campaigners criticise loss of open space as Wandsworth prepares to decide on plan for 10-storey show court Forget the tennis. A much bigger match will take place in Wimbledon next week as the All England Lawn Tennis Club takes on another local council over its plan to build an 8,000-seat stadium on a Grade II*-listed park.The AELTC will on Tuesday night attempt to convince Wandsworth’s planning c...2023
• Wimbledon expansion plan dealt blow as planners advise rejecting it

Wandsworth council officers snub scheme to build 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courtsThe All England Lawn Tennis Club’s dream to expand the Wimbledon championships by building 39 new courts on a nearby park was dealt a blow on Monday night when planning officers advised one of the councils affected to oppose the controversial plans.Wandsworth officers recommended that councillors vote...2023

• Andy Murray signs ‘Vandy Murray van’ sponsored by Wimbledon Foundation that provides meals to Londoners

Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, met Vandy Murray, a refrigerated van owned by City Harvest London and supported by the Wimbledon Foundation, the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s and the Championships’ official charity. The Wimbledon Foundation gave a £150,000 grant to City Harvest, a charity that rescues excess food from all points in the […]...2024
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• TKO now consists of WWE, UFC, and ...Professional Bull Riders?

TKO Earlier today, WWE’s parent company TKO Group Holdings announced that it has acquired Professional Bull Riders, IMG, and On Location. These three properties were already under the Endeavor umbrella; the acquisition was made using $3.25 billion of stock. Here is an excerpt from TKO’s press release about the purchase: TKO announced it has reached a definitive agreement with Endeavor Gro...2024
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• A big fine for Novak Djokovic for smashing his racket in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz
As a result of slamming his racket against a net post during the men’s singles Wimbledon final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic was handed an 8,000 US dollar punishment. The 36-year-old has been given the fine, according to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, for “racket abuse” during his loss against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. After […]...2023
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• LTA fine from WTA for barring Russian and Belarusian tennis players is halved

Fine from women’s tennis governing body cut to $375,000LTA awaits response from ATP over $1m fine imposedThe fine imposed on the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) by the world governing body for women’s tennis over the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian players has been halved following a successful appeal.The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the men’s equivalent body, the Association of Tennis P...2023
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• ‘It’s a seminal moment’: Queen’s gears up for return of women’s tennis after 52 years

Lawn Tennis Association believes revived Queen’s women’s event can be catalyst for brighter days aheadNot since 1973, when Edward Heath was the UK prime minister, Suzi Quatro topped the charts, and the first series of Are You Being Served? had just ended, has women’s professional tennis graced the prestigious Queen’s Club in London.But after 52 years it will return with a bang on Monday, with 11 o...2025
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• Richard Gasquet – “Happy to Finish Here” at Roland-Garros
Richard Gasquet has no regrets after concluding his stellar career at his home Grand Slam Roland-Garros. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, May 29, 2025 Photo credit: Shi Tang/Getty French veteran Richard Gasquet is enjoying his final bow at his home Grand Slam and says he has no regrets on calling time on his standout career. Gasquet, 38, concluded his career with a second-round...2025
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• Padel tennis debut for Northampton is opened by Saints stars.

The official opening of Northampton’s first padel tennis court marked a momentous occasion for the town’s sports community. Stars from the Saints’ Gallagher Premiership-winning team attended the event, which was hosted at the Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club in Weston Favell Village. The recently constructed padel tennis facility on Church Way is evidence of the […]...2024
• Jack Draper biography with reference to his parents, coach and girlfriend

Jack Alexander Draper was born on December 22, 2001, in Sutton, London. Growing up in Ashtead, Surrey, Jack was immersed in a sports-oriented environment from a young age. His father, Roger Draper, is a notable figure in British sports administration, having served as the chief executive of Sport England and the Lawn Tennis Association. His […]...2024
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• Photos: PGA Tour, Ryder Cup stars descend upon Wimbledon before The Open

Tommy Fleetwood at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for The Championships at Wimbledon on Jul. 8, 2024. | Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images The PGA Tour heads to Scotland for two weeks, so before the Scottish Open kicks off, some tour pros took in the matches at Wimbledon. Monday at Wimbledon saw thrilling Round of 16 matches, none more entertaining than the five-set battle b...2024
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• Carlos Alcaraz quick to see off Lehecka at Queen’s after studying grass greats

Spaniard beats Czech 6-2, 6-3 to reach first grass quarter-final20-year-old has watched Andy Murray and Roger Federer videosHe’s a fast learner, that Carlos Alcaraz. Two days after struggling to decipher the peculiar cadences of lawn tennis in his opening match at Queen’s, he raced into the first grass court quarter-final of his career with a whip-smart 6-2, 6-3 win over Jiri Lehecka.Yet even afte...2023
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• Novak Djokovic shares incredible praise for Carlos Alcaraz
Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Following their epic five-set Final, Novak Djokovic praised the new Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Novak Djokovic in a Wimbledon Final for the ages to claim his first title at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Following their incredible five-set marathon, Djokovic shared some epic praise for the young cham...2023
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• How Wimbledon and apartheid South Africa blocked a teen’s tennis dream

Hoosen Bobat was thrilled to receive an invite to Junior Wimbledon in 1971 – what happened next still hurts, 52 years onWhen a telegram arrived from the All England Lawn Tennis Club inviting Hoosen Bobat to play in the 1971 Wimbledon junior tournament, he read it more than a dozen times to be certain it was addressed to him.The accomplishment was surreal for the then 18-year-old, hailing from a se...2023
• Wimbledon once helped to stop a black player from competing. Such injustice has never been recognised | Saleem Badat

In 1971, black tennis players from South Africa toured Europe, trying to escape the restrictions of apartheid. But even in the UK they faced exclusion. It’s time for this history to be facedToday, the All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the famous Wimbledon Championships, pledges to be diverse and inclusive. But in 1971 an 18-year-old university student from Durban, Hoosen Bobat, was excluded f...2023
• Wimbledon given green light for controversial tennis expansion plans

Deputy mayor gives go-ahead after City Hall hearingResidents objected to 39-court plan for Wimbledon ParkWimbledon’s controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts on protected metropolitan open land have been given the green light.The decision was taken by the deputy mayor of London, Jules Pipe, after a three-hour hearing at City Hall where campaigners and the All-England Lawn Tennis Club clas...2024
• Wimbledon expansion plans rejected by Wandsworth council
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• Wimbledon poised for tense match as council votes on ‘industrial tennis complex’
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• LTA posts a video of Raducanu, Draper, Boulter training at their centre

In a recent video posted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the promising British tennis talents Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper, and Katie Boulter showcased their dedication and skill during a training session at the LTA Centre. The video captures the intensity and focus of the athletes as they engage in various drills, demonstrating their commitment […]...2024
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• ‘You don’t feel intimidated walking into a padel club’: can British tennis embrace its upstart cousin?

Wimbledon has shunned padel this year while tennis purists raise concerns over the fast-growing sport’s takeover of club courtsWimbledon, a fortnight of tennis, all-white dress codes, strawberries, Pimm’s, royals and its famous queue all awaits. What will probably be absent at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, however, is any mention of tennis’s upstart cousin, padel.Unlike Roland Garros in Paris,...2025
• What Is the Prize Money For 2025 Wimbledon?

Players on both the WTA and ATP tours have started their preparation for the biggest grass-court tournament- the Wimbledon Championships. The qualifying rounds are currently underway at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, while the main draw is scheduled to start on June 30....2025
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• USTA & ATA Join Forces to Inspire New Generation to Play Tennis
The American Tennis Association and USTA have a shared mission of increasing black representation in tennis. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Photo credit: Jennifer Pottheiser/USTA The ATA and USTA announced a shared mission to grow tennis particpation. The USTA and Americn Tennis Association announced a new initiative reflecting their shared mission to grow participat...2025
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• Trans players banned from many UK events
Transgender women and nonbinary individuals assigned male at birth will be barred from competing in the female category of many domestic tennis tournaments in Britain starting next month, the Lawn Tennis Association announced Wednesday....2024
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• Hopman Cup: How to watch online live streaming and on TV, schedule with Alcaraz and Run in action
Carlos Alcaraz, in Holger Rune, accepted it to compete in the Hopman Cup that is staged this week in Nice, South of France. After a three-year hiatus, the Hopman Cup will be held for the 32nd time from July 19 to July 23. The Nice Lawn Tennis Club will serve as the venue for the […]...2023
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• Dartford warblers on the Dorset oilfields | Brief letters

Gas industry conservationists | Wimbledon expansion | Use your loaf | Daisy Buchanan | Bagpipe warning | Annoying wordsWhen working as a librarian in a scientific research station for the gas industry, I was used to obscure demands for information. Among these were regular requests from the biologists about wildlife, flora and fauna on the Dorset oilfields. The Dartford warbler (Country diary, 30 ...2025
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• Wimbledon employs AI to protect players from online abuse

Threat Matrix service monitors social media profiles and flags up death threats, racism and sexist commentsThe All England Lawn Tennis Club is using artificial intelligence for the first time to protect players at Wimbledon from online abuse.An AI-driven service monitors players’ public-facing social media profiles and automatically flags death threats, racism and sexist comments in 35 different l...2024
• Monday briefing: Inside the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s awkward expansion

In today’s newsletter: The home of tennis wants to get bigger so it can compete with other grand slam championships in New York and Paris• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning. Israel has extended its ground offensive in Gaza, and ordered the evacuation of a key hospital in Gaza City where 14,000 people are said to be sheltering. You can catch up with the latest develop...2023
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• Wimbledon 2023: Tennis fans greeted by warm sunshine after queuing overnight to see heroes

All England Lawn Tennis Club buzzing as thousands of fans queue for Wimbledon tickets in the morning sunshine...2023