Competition Regulations
Let’s get to the technical stuff, shall we? Find all the tennis competition rules and regulations you might need to know on this page.
All the latest Competition Regulations to make sure it’s a fair game for all. The LTA Competition Regulations have been updated and will become effective from 1 January 2025.
LTA Competition Regulations 2025
LTA Competition Regulations 2025 - Summary of Substantive Changes
What should you do if you enter a competition that overlaps with another? Check out the latest rules and guidance.
LTA Staged Overlapping Competitions Regulations - Updated November 2023
LTA Weeklong Overlapping Competition Regulations - Updated November 2023
From scoring to competition entry – here are some other important rules you might need to know.
Acceptance & Seeding Criteria - Updated April 2022
FAST4 Scoring Format and Rules
If you’re planning to take any photos or videos at one of our competitions, take a look at our latest policies.
LTA Photography and Filming Policy - Revised November 2024
Get to know the rules of one of the fastest growing sports in the world.
View the list of players currently suspended from competitive play.
Read more about our LTA Transgender & Non-Binary Policy for tennis and padel in Great Britain.
lTA Rules and Regulations
Information on the LTA Rules, Disciplinary and Dispute Resolution Procedures, Regulations concerning Match Fixing, Financial Speculation and Betting and Tennis Anti-Doping Programme Regulations.