How to find a tennis partner
Tennis is a great social game – you can play it as singles or doubles, with friends or family and it forms a community in your local area.
But if you’re just getting started and want to find someone to play social tennis with, or you’re a seasoned player who wants to get on court even more and meet new people – there are a few different ways you can find a tennis partner.
Here’s a rundown on how you can find tennis players in your local area to have a hit with.
Join a Barclays Local Tennis League
Play fun, competitive tennis matches at your nearest park courts by joining a Barclays Local Tennis League.
Barclays Local Tennis Leagues match you with local players using your ITF World Tennis Number, so you find a tennis opponent at the right standard for you.
Download the app and you’ll be able to search for your nearest leagues, match with players and arrange matches through the chat function – it’s that easy.
With new Beginner Leagues now also being launched, now is the perfect time to join a league and meet new players, no matter your skill level.
Find out more about Barclays Local Tennis Leagues
Connect with Communities
The Play Tennis app has everything you need to book tennis courts, tennis classes and discover more ways to play the game.
The app’s Communities feature also allows you to connect with other people also playing at your venue – whether it be a park, a club or another court.
Simply search for your nearest tennis venues, select the one you want and join the community. Here you’ll be able to connect with players, arrange a hit on court and find out about any other events being run by other members.
Find out more about Play Tennis
Weekly free tennis sessions
Barclays Free Park Tennis are social tennis sessions for all ages and abilities taking place every weekend at a park tennis court near you – and best of all, it’s free.
Each week, you can sign on to a free session at your local park courts and enjoy a one-hour session packed with fun games and drills to help you practice your skills and keep active.
You don’t need any equipment – the team of volunteers running each session will have everything for you to get involved.
Anyone is invited so it’s a great way to meet new people in your community with an interest in tennis that could become your hitting partner in the future.
Find a Barclays Free Park Tennis session
Book a group coaching class
Group tennis classes are a great way to meet new people and discover more people to play with in a social setting.
There are lots of options available to suit you as well, from Cardio Tennis and Pair & Play to beginners sessions, adult tennis lessons and Walking Tennis – so there’s something for everyone.
Search for tennis classes in your area and book with our online tool. You can also sign up via the Play Tennis app.
Speak to your local venue
If you’re looking for people to play tennis with another good option is to just get in contact with your local venue.
They will be able to help you with the different options available at that specific club, park, etc, or can pair you up with other players they know are of a similar level.
You can find contact details for your nearest tennis venues in our directory.