Lexus British Open Roehampton
Lexus British Open Roehampton | Player Guide
On behalf of the LTA, we'd like to offer a very warm welcome to all the players, coaches and player guests who're joining us for the 2023 Lexus British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships.
We have a busy week in store, with the Lexus British Open, the Nottingham Futures and the Lexus British Open Junior Tennis Championships taking place over the week. We're also hosting a Come & Try event on Saturday 5 August from 10.00 - 14.00. If you know anyone who wants to give tennis or wheelchair tennis a try tell them to come along!
We hope you have a great week.
Kirsty, Carmen, Louise and Sophie
Tournament Director
Kirsty Thomson: +44 (0) 7432732202
Tournament Office
Carmen Mills: +44 (0) 7834 902599
Louise Hunt: +44 (0) 7733 021123
Sophie Hall: +44 (0) 7957959057
Referee
Tom Kinloch: +44 (0) 7855023513
Practise Desk
Ray Lovell: +44 (0) 7952559193
Transport
Karin Houston: +44 (0) 7740 542385
Tournament Press Office
Alex Hyman: +44 (0) 7704022549
Taxi Service
Forest Cars: +44 (0) 1159500600
Hotel
Delta by Marriott: +44 (0) 1159739393
Doctor/Physiotherapist/Masseur available on site via player desk/control table in Players’ Area
The player lounge is situated within the tennis centre's indoor courts. All accredited players, coaches and guests are welcome. Facilities include a player dining, rest area, internet access and pool table.
Referee
Kath Lovell: kathlovell@gmail.com / (0044) 7747 831 434.
Please ensure you sign in with the Referee in the Referee’s Office by 16:00 on Monday 31 July (singles) and by 12:00 on Tuesday 1 August (doubles).
Draw
The draw for the singles will take place at the tennis centre at 16:30 on Monday 31 July. The draw for the doubles will take place at the tennis centre after 12:00 on Tuesday 1 August.
The Dunlop stringing service is located within the player lounge. Price per racquet is £16 (labour only – please bring your own strings) and is payable by card to the stringer.
Player/coach laundry service will be available at the tennis centre from Tuesday 1 August onwards. Please drop laundry items at the tennis centre before 10:45 each day. Items will be returned to the tennis centre by 12:00 the following day. Last day for dropping off items will be Saturday 5 August by 10:45, with items being returned by lunchtime on Sunday 6 August. Payment will be required on collection (max 20 items per bag) - £13.50 per bag.
Player locker rooms are located on the ground floor of the tennis centre. Accessible toilets will also be located around the outdoor courts.
Players can access the tennis centre gym during the tournament. Please sign a waiver form at reception beofre your first visit.
Practice courts are available from Monday 31 July. If you wish to book a practice court before you arrive please email disabilitycompetitions@lta.org.uk Once on site courts can be booked with Ray Lovell on (0044) 7952 559 193 / raylovell@gmail.com
If you are arriving early and wish to practice on Sunday 30 July please let us know.
There'll be a medical team on site throughout the event. They will be located in Ace Base.
Player Doctor: Dr David Howell
Physio: Rachel Royer
Masseur: Kelly Bramhald
James will be on site to help with any sports chair repairs required. Priority will be given to any urgent repairs to sports wheelchairs that are needed after traveling. Please come with spare tyres, inner tubes and any other replacement parts if applicable.
Arrival and departure transfers are available to/from:
- East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
- Nottingham Railway Station
If you're looking to travel from Manchester or London to Nottingham or after the tournament to catch a flight, please let us know and we can help you arrange transportation at your own cost.
Parking
There are car parks located at the front of the tennis centre and tournament hotel. There are disabled parking bays in both car parks. Parking is free of charge. Please ensure you do not leave any valuables in your car.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry
Mellors Way
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
0115 973 9393
Any accommodation enquiries please contact Carmen on disabilitycompetitions@lta.org.uk / (0044) 7834 902599
For any family or friends who'd like to come and watch please ask them to book their tickets via the below page:
Come & Try
There is a Come & Try taking place on Saturday 5 August, 10.00 – 14.00. If you know anyone who would like to give tennis a go for FREE, as well as experience wheelchair tennis, please encourage them to come along. All equipment will be provided on the day, with experienced coaches on hand to support. To reserve a place book a ticket now: www.lta.org.uk/britishopen and then complete this form to let us know you’re coming! Sign-up here!
