British Tennis Forum - Celebrating 20 Years!

Otto · Otto

I hope you can forgive my indulgence here, but sometimes personal experiences can paint a broader picture. For the whole of my coaching career I have worked in a niche part of British tennis. That is helping players move into the professional game. In this time I have helped 42 players get their first s...

mellycamp · mellycamp

Registration for https://www.etennisleague.com/en/ has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against yo...

Siemza · Siemza

Hey guys I am desperate for some advice on which tennis racket to purchase. I have a horrific tennis racket currently. I am 23 years old and just starting out in tennis, I am fairly strong and quick on the court. If I had to admit my current flaws it would be hitting the ball too hard! :) I am working on it! I a...

Born2WinTennis · Born2WinTennis

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3196058/Nick-Kyrgios-sledges-Stan-Wawrinka-girlfriend.html

paulisi · paulisi

I'm guessing the LTA are looking at scheduling for next year and hopefully it will not be the mess it was on the Women's side this year. The men's side was pretty well represented as we had a lot of players knocking on the doors of challengers and plenty of challengers were put on. I see no reason to change...

A1 tennis academy · A1 tennis academy

These players are an inspiration

Born2WinTennis · Born2WinTennis

RewardEventMain Draw - No. of Unique British MenLocation1ATP RankingWimbledon Championships<5Wimbledon2ATP RankingATP Tour Finals<2London3ATP RankingATP 500 and ATP 250<10Queens, Nottingham4ATP RankingATP Challenger Tour<20Glasgow, Manchester, Surbiton, Ilkley5...

Spectator · Spectator

Forgive me if this is the wrong place to post a question ... but a friend is very much wanting to get a grounds pass for the men's finals and wondered when one had to start to queue for that. I rather suspect that if anyone knows, it will be the people on this board. Any advice?

Sheddie · Sheddie

Bounced out early due to injury at Wimbledon this year, here's a look inside the psyche of the world no.8 For Raonic to take the next step and beat a player like Djokovic or Murray over five sets, coach Ivan Ljubicic believes he needs to understand himself more deeply to cope with the unique pressures th...

AliBlahBlah · AliBlahBlah

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/pete-sampras-letter-to-my-younger-self/

Shhh · Shhh

I put this in general as its men and women mixed. I think we all know that we may have just the one Brit in round two but I suspect most of us are a little more optimistic. There are a couple of favourable draws for the Broady's, I actually think James Ward may top his Davis Cup performance and that Laura Robs...

A1 tennis academy · A1 tennis academy

Sadly it's time to stop supporting tournaments in countries that have had a history of terrorism i am strongly recommending to A1 players that the following countries re avoided Egypt , Tunisia , Iran , iraq ,Pakistan , Kenya to name a few they need to learn get there houses in order if they want support...

paulisi · paulisi

I don't know enough detail about how elite tennis funding works, but from what i can gather if you hit the targets in the matrix you are in line for either A or B funding and appeals can be made if players can justify not reaching the ranking target i.e injury I think this is perfectly feasible at junior l...

Sheddie · Sheddie

At any of the four Grand Slams, a few minutes from Centre Court or Arthur Ashe stadium, one will find a tired looking rental car parked by the side of the road. This is where Christian Filhol has slept every night during tennis premier tournaments for the past 23 years. Filhol, a 53 year old Frenchman wit...

kylesmithleo1990 · kylesmithleo1990

i dont know.. but think its may be Roger Federer

Born2WinTennis · Born2WinTennis

I was shocked when I saw the price of coaching for my 5 year old, one club wanted £7.50 for a 45min session and another wanted £10/hour...for group coaching...8 kids per coach! The club near me who charge £10 session (this is outside of London on the Herts/Essex border) wanted £130 upfront for a block of...

paulisi · paulisi

There is a big article in the telegraph today from Simon Briggs, suggesting the NTC is set to close as a national tennis centre and become administrative only. That would make sense now given a post on twitter by Harry. I think this will throw a few noses out of joint. The following players will have to fi...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

There have been a couple of articles out on the BBC website with regard to LTA Funding and participation targets. They contain some interesting stats re number of courts, coaches, players etc along with comparisons with other countries. The State of Elite and Grass Roots Tennis in Britain http://...

steven · steven

I have been asked to post the following, in the hope that it will be of interest to some of you.I can't vouch for the company personally, but having looked at their website at http://www.k2productions.co.uk/#about-us, I have no reason to doubt that the request is genuine and Rebecca's emails to me ha...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

What on earth was going on in Paris today after the Federer match. Security just stood by and allowed a young spectator to wander onto the court, tap Roger on the shoulder and ask him for a selfie. Apparently more kids were following on court before the security reacted. Federer was clearly angry abo...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

I have had a seriously bad day. If you don't like rants, or your blood pressure is a bit high, turn off now. Left the hotel at 7.15am and walked the 5km to the station. Got on the 8.15am train, due in Gard du Nord at 9.06am. Immediately told that there would be a delay to the service due to "signal failu...

wimdledont · wimdledont

Who wins? It struck me as an idea for a domestic competition/exhibition event that the LTA could arrange, which would attract more interest than any normal British Tour event. The headline match would perhaps look like a non-contest, but further down there are some intriguing match-ups. I've trie...

mellycamp · mellycamp

Registration for eTennis League has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against you want to play. There is no predetermined schedule, you are making your own schedule. When sea...

skibbarriz · skibbarriz

This was something i was thinking about the other day, prior to seeing the recent post on ITF prizemoney increases. The ATP should priotitize getting together and petitioning all the Grand Slams to contubute a small fixed % of their earnings to help fund Challenger level tournaments. Because the GS...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

There is an article on the BBC site this morning where Andy Murray comments on the Futures level prize money and how the game is losing players through lack of funding. He is suggesting that the top players could help to fund the futures events. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27496927 Oh. And d...

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	British performance tennis..............what now? ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) I hope you can forgive my indulgence here, but sometimes personal experiences can paint a broader picture. For the whole of my coaching career I have worked in a niche part of British tennis. That is helping players move into the professional game. In this time I have helped 42 players get their first s...	Otto	47	5350	Sep 1, 2015 by Coup Droit
	Flex tennis league - Fall Season 2015 (Preview) Registration for https://www.etennisleague.com/en/ has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against yo...	mellycamp	0	450	Aug 31, 2015 by mellycamp
	Looking for ADVICE! :) New tennis racket options? (Preview) Hey guys I am desperate for some advice on which tennis racket to purchase. I have a horrific tennis racket currently. I am 23 years old and just starting out in tennis, I am fairly strong and quick on the court. If I had to admit my current flaws it would be hitting the ball too hard! :) I am working on it! I a...	Siemza	10	2281	Aug 31, 2015 by Jaffa
	Nick's latest outburst ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3196058/Nick-Kyrgios-sledges-Stan-Wawrinka-girlfriend.html	Born2WinTennis	30	2978	Aug 19, 2015 by Ratty
	Fixture scheduling 2016 (Preview) I'm guessing the LTA are looking at scheduling for next year and hopefully it will not be the mess it was on the Women's side this year. The men's side was pretty well represented as we had a lot of players knocking on the doors of challengers and plenty of challengers were put on. I see no reason to change...	paulisi	0	483	Aug 18, 2015 by paulisi
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	UK Competition Structure for Open Men ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) RewardEventMain Draw - No. of Unique British MenLocation1ATP RankingWimbledon Championships<5Wimbledon2ATP RankingATP Tour Finals<2London3ATP RankingATP 500 and ATP 250<10Queens, Nottingham4ATP RankingATP Challenger Tour<20Glasgow, Manchester, Surbiton, Ilkley5...	Born2WinTennis	46	3378	Jul 22, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	Wisdom on the queue ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Forgive me if this is the wrong place to post a question ... but a friend is very much wanting to get a grounds pass for the men's finals and wondered when one had to start to queue for that. I rather suspect that if anyone knows, it will be the people on this board. Any advice?	Spectator	20	2122	Jul 11, 2015 by Madeline
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	Pete Sampras - Letter to His Younger Self (Preview) http://www.theplayerstribune.com/pete-sampras-letter-to-my-younger-self/	AliBlahBlah	0	788	Jun 30, 2015 by AliBlahBlah
	How many winners (Preview) I put this in general as its men and women mixed. I think we all know that we may have just the one Brit in round two but I suspect most of us are a little more optimistic. There are a couple of favourable draws for the Broady's, I actually think James Ward may top his Davis Cup performance and that Laura Robs...	Shhh	14	1053	Jun 29, 2015 by Coup Droit
	Brits should avoid Islamic countries with a history of terrorism (Preview) Sadly it's time to stop supporting tournaments in countries that have had a history of terrorism i am strongly recommending to A1 players that the following countries re avoided Egypt , Tunisia , Iran , iraq ,Pakistan , Kenya to name a few they need to learn get there houses in order if they want support...	A1 tennis academy	12	1308	Jun 29, 2015 by Oakland2002
	LTA matrix for funding ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I don't know enough detail about how elite tennis funding works, but from what i can gather if you hit the targets in the matrix you are in line for either A or B funding and appeals can be made if players can justify not reaching the ranking target i.e injury I think this is perfectly feasible at junior l...	paulisi	33	5019	Jun 21, 2015 by Coup Droit
	The elite tennis coach who sleeps in his car (Preview) At any of the four Grand Slams, a few minutes from Centre Court or Arthur Ashe stadium, one will find a tired looking rental car parked by the side of the road. This is where Christian Filhol has slept every night during tennis premier tournaments for the past 23 years. Filhol, a 53 year old Frenchman wit...	Sheddie	0	868	Jun 21, 2015 by Sheddie
	Prediction about wimbledon .. who will be the winner? (Preview) i dont know.. but think its may be Roger Federer	kylesmithleo1990	7	632	Jun 21, 2015 by wimdledont
	Low cost coaching (Preview) I was shocked when I saw the price of coaching for my 5 year old, one club wanted £7.50 for a 45min session and another wanted £10/hour...for group coaching...8 kids per coach! The club near me who charge £10 session (this is outside of London on the Herts/Essex border) wanted £130 upfront for a block of...	Born2WinTennis	10	1299	Jun 19, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	NTC set to close ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 ) (Preview) There is a big article in the telegraph today from Simon Briggs, suggesting the NTC is set to close as a national tennis centre and become administrative only. That would make sense now given a post on twitter by Harry. I think this will throw a few noses out of joint. The following players will have to fi...	paulisi	91	7860	Jun 19, 2015 by Coup Droit
	LTA Funding and Participation ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) There have been a couple of articles out on the BBC website with regard to LTA Funding and participation targets. They contain some interesting stats re number of courts, coaches, players etc along with comparisons with other countries. The State of Elite and Grass Roots Tennis in Britain http://...	Bob in Spain	188	19232	Jun 9, 2015 by Coup Droit
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	On Court Security (Preview) What on earth was going on in Paris today after the Federer match. Security just stood by and allowed a young spectator to wander onto the court, tap Roger on the shoulder and ask him for a selfie. Apparently more kids were following on court before the security reacted. Federer was clearly angry abo...	Bob in Spain	4	867	May 27, 2015 by Spectator
	The Roland Garros Rant ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have had a seriously bad day. If you don't like rants, or your blood pressure is a bit high, turn off now. Left the hotel at 7.15am and walked the 5km to the station. Got on the 8.15am train, due in Gard du Nord at 9.06am. Immediately told that there would be a delay to the service due to "signal failu...	Bob in Spain	18	2254	May 24, 2015 by Madeline
	England vs Scotland - Home International ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Who wins? It struck me as an idea for a domestic competition/exhibition event that the LTA could arrange, which would attract more interest than any normal British Tour event. The headline match would perhaps look like a non-contest, but further down there are some intriguing match-ups. I've trie...	wimdledont	27	1800	May 15, 2015 by EddietheEagle
	eTennis League - Reinvented Flex Tennis League tennis leagues league tennis play tennis summer tennis etennisleague (Preview) Registration for eTennis League has started. Register to play competitive tennis and play for cash prize and trophy. This league works as follows. In this league, you are choosing players against you want to play. There is no predetermined schedule, you are making your own schedule. When sea...	mellycamp	1	1558	May 14, 2015 by Born2WinTennis
	My idea on ATP financial restructuring (Preview) This was something i was thinking about the other day, prior to seeing the recent post on ITF prizemoney increases. The ATP should priotitize getting together and petitioning all the Grand Slams to contubute a small fixed % of their earnings to help fund Challenger level tournaments. Because the GS...	skibbarriz	0	447	May 10, 2015 by skibbarriz
	Murray's suggestion on Futures Prize Money ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) There is an article on the BBC site this morning where Andy Murray comments on the Futures level prize money and how the game is losing players through lack of funding. He is suggesting that the top players could help to fund the futures events. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27496927 Oh. And d...	Bob in Spain	86	9144	May 8, 2015 by The Optimist
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