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18/02/21

LTA announces a summer of tennis for 2021

The LTA today announced its calendar of summer tournaments for 2021, with a commitment to stage as much live competitive tennis this summer as is possible, despite the limitations caused by COVID-19.

01/04/20

Grass Courts

LTA announces cancellation of pre-Wimbledon Grass Court events

The LTA, in conjunction with the All England Club, the ITF, ATP and WTA, has regrettably announced today the cancellation of its summer Grass Court events and the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships following the latest advice from the UK Government and the suspension of professional tennis due to the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  

10/03/20

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Major Events update

The latest advice and guidance regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

28/07/19

British Open: Vink, De Groot and Kunieda claim British Open titles as Britain's Lapthorne finishes runner-up

Niels Vink and Diede de Groot of the Netherlands secured a Dutch double on Sunday’s sixth and final day of the British Open before Shingo Kunieda of Japan completed a memorable week.

27/07/19

2019 British Open Men's winners

British Open: Brits narrowly miss out as British Open doubles titles are decided; Lapthorne set for quad singles final

Sunday’s men’s singles finalists Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina and Shingo Kunieda of Japan combined with great effect to win their first men’s doubles title at the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships on Saturday.

26/07/19

British Open: Andy Lapthorne into British Open quad singles decider as Brits prepare to contest three finals

Players on the LTA’s GB Wheelchair Tennis Wold Class Programme will contest three world ranking finals this weekend at the Super Series tournament on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tour, which is part of the LTA’s summer series of major events.

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Diede De Groot with her trophy after winning the women's final

Diede De Groot with her trophy after winning the women's final

Marjolein Buis plays a forehand against Diede De Groot in the women's final

Marjolein Buis plays a forehand against Diede De Groot in the women's final

Gustavo Fernandez plays a backhand against Shingo Kunieda

Gustavo Fernandez plays a backhand against Shingo Kunieda

Niels Vink celebrates with his trophy

Niels Vink celebrates with his trophy

Andy Lapthorne plays a forehand during his final against Niels Vink

Andy Lapthorne plays a forehand during his final against Niels Vink

Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda pose after winning the Men's Doubles Final

Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda pose after winning the Men's Doubles Final

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