March 15, 2026
- Riya Bharwad wins the LRTA Under 21 singles at Radley
- Godsill and Glasscock (almost!) win the Doubles Double
- CAMBRIDGE WIN AWAY AT MIDDLESEX!
- National League on Friday (17th)
- East Anglia Cup, 28/6/25 at Newmarket
- East Anglia Cup+ 2025 @Newmarket
- FLM IRPTA National League, Division 9: Final
- Leamington Visit Redux
Cambridge Handicaps adjusted for all above 35
The large number of new players taking up real tennis and improving quickly at Cambridge has the effect of increasing the handicaps of players with established handicaps. From time to time it is deemed necessary, by our Committee, to make a general change to the handicaps of those playing off 35 and greater, to keep Cambridge in line with at other Clubs. If your handicap is 35 or greater you will notice that your handicap has been reduced by a few points (about 5%). We have waited for this moment, after the Category Tournaments have been completed, to make this adjustment and hope that you will appreciate the reasons for the change.
2011 Varsity Match Results
| Ladies’ Singles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Alexandra Walvis | beat | Charlotte Breen | 6/1 6/3 |
| Christina Fast | beat | Kimberley Green | 6/4 6/0 |
| Maggie Henderson-Tew | lost to | Helen Morgan-Rees | 6/3 4/6 4/6 |
| Victoria Ormerod | beat | Lucie Browning | 6/3 6/2 |
| Ladies’ Doubles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Maggie Henderson-Tew & Alexandra Walvis | beat | Helen Morgan-Rees & Charlotte Breen | 6/3 6/2 |
| Victoria Ormerod & Christina Fast | beat | Lucie Browning & Kimberley Green | 6/4 6/3 |
| Men’s Singles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Alex Evans | beat | Jules Camp | 6/3 5/6 6/4 |
| Johnny Beale | beat | Ali Hakimi | 4/6 6/4 6/2 |
| Simon Roach | lost to | James Watson | 1/6 2/6 |
| Sam Halliday | lost to | Robert Hird | 2/6 3/6 |
| Men’s Doubles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Sam Halliday & Alex Evans | lost to | Ali Hakimi & James Watson | 6/0 1/6 2/6 3/6 |
| Simon Roach & Johnny Beale | lost to | Robert Hird & Jules Camp | 1/6 2/6 2/6 |
Oxford Ladies win 5/1
Cambridge Men win 4/2
| Ladies’ Seconds Team Singles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Emily Scaysbrook | beat | Emma Samia-Ali | 6/2 6/2 |
| Rosie Atkinson | lost to | Leah Bramwell | 5/6 6/5 6/5 |
| Sophie Dannreuther | beat | Olivia Power | 6/0 6/0 |
| Maddy Grant | beat | Emily Brady | 6/1 6/3 |
| Ladies’ Seconds Doubles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Rosie Atkinson & Emily Scaysbrook | beat | Leah Bramwell & Olivia Power | 8/1 |
| Maddy Grant & Sophie Dannreuther | beat | Emma Samia-Ali & Emily Brady | 8/1 |
| Men’s Seconds Singles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Nick Green | lost to | Edward Granger | 6/5 6/0 |
| Tom Woolerton | lost to | Rory Davidson | 6/2 6/4 |
| Rowan Jackson | lost to | Matt Barr | 3/6 6/2 6/3 |
| Henry Faber | lost to | Jimmy Campbell | 6/2 4/6 5/6 |
| Men’s Seconds Doubles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | v. | Cambridge | |
| Henry Faber & Nick Green | beat | Edward Granger & Jimmy Campbell | 8/3 |
| Tom Woolerton & Rowan Jackson | lost to | Rory Davidson & Matt Barr | 8/2 |
Oxford Seconds Ladies win 5/1
Cambridge Seconds Men win 4/2
Scott reaches Browning Cup final
Congratulations to Scott Blaber who reached the final of the Browning Cup at the Hatfield House Tennis Club. Scott won three, tight, three setters in the early rounds of the Professionals Handicap Championship but was unable to defeat Mathew Ronaldson in the final.
Cambridge win at MCC – Saturday 11 Dec, 2010
The opening game in this inter-club friendly fixture of doubles was won by Charlotte Breen and James Campbell who overcame more experienced opposition to set us on our way. However Andrew Petrie and Rory Davidson were beaten in two sets to level the match.
Jeremy Davidson and Keith Beechener restored the lead, then David Pimblett and Matt Barr (a late inclusion into the squad) extended it in Cambridge’s favour to 3-1. Malcolm Howlett and Gerald Smith were overcome in the tightest game of the day despite taking it to 5-5 and 40-40 in the deciding set.
Tom Hartley and Ian McGonigal made the result certain with a comprehensive victory in the final game and Cambridge took the match 4-2.
Keith Beechener
Cambridge playing the MCC at Lords
Tom Hartley and Ian McGonigal at Lords
Broadband upgrade – Friday 29 Nov, 2010
The club may be offline for half an hour or so on Friday the 29th of October whilst we upgrade our broadband to a faster connection that supports the broadcast streaming of video footage of matches by realtennis.tv. We do not have details on what time during the day the upgrade may happen, but the pros should be offline for less than an hour.
More flexible court bookings – trial ended
After a canvassing of views, an analysis of court usage and some discussion, the Committee decided to end the trial allowing members to book half hour slots on both courts. The significant number of unbooked isolated half hour slots and generally reported confusion over times and courts argued for a return to the old system. All comments from members are being noted as is court usage and the whole situation will be kept under review. We apologise to those for whom the trial was an obvious success and who now regret its passing.
George Pearson
Exhibition Match – from 6:30 Thursday 11 Nov, 2010
An exhibition match between Rob Fahey, World Champion, and David Woodman (+4 former Amateur Champion) will take place on Thursday the 11th of November at 7pm. Tickets are £20 for dedans seats, £10 for the galleries (drinks included)
There is a raffle, and members will have received details through the post. Contact the pros by email
if you would like to purchase raffle tickets.
The exhibition match will be preceded at 6:30 by a game between the raffle winner, off handicap, and the World Champion Rob Fahey. The winner also receives a Rob Fahey racquet.
Following the exhibition match there will be dinner with the players (£30, limited to 30 diners)
Autumn Junior Course
Scott would like to invite members to enroll their children, between the ages of 10 -12, for his Autumn Junior Course. There will be 6 sessions in total scheduled on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. The sessions will start after half-term and will be on the following dates:
- 29 Oct
- 06 Nov
- 13 Nov
- 20 Nov
- 27 Nov
- 04 Dec
The cost of the course is £35 Please contact Scott by email if you are interested
The Cambridge Leagues 2010
This year’s Cambridge Leagues have completed and the final results are in. In all, seventy five players from right across the spectrum of handicaps at the club competed in three different divisions.
Each of the five teams in each division played each other twice, once ‘away’ and once as hosts, providing the post-match food and drink. Three players from each team met at each fixture, and as each match won carried two points, and the fixture win an extra point, winning all three matches attracted seven points, winning two five and just one two points.
Winners in 2010:
- King’s Parents
- Tayabali, Tomlin and White
- Hazard When Wet
There are plans for these three winning teams to play each other, under handicap, to decide a champion of champions….
…The Cambridge League Champion of Champions
The three winners of this year’s Cambridge League played each other, on handicap, to see who should take the title of Cambridge League Champion of Champions.
Kings Parents, winners of division 1, Taybali Tomlin & White, division 2 winners and Hazard When Wet, division 3, played each other to decide this covetted title.
Taybali Tomlin & White romped through their two fixtures to become Cambridge League Champion of Champions 2010. The wooden spoon went to Kings Parents after the burden of the handicap difference wore them down in the decider fixture with Hazard When Wet. Kings Parents did, however, take the honour of the Best Post-match Food award
| Division One (handicaps 30-46) | ||||
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30 | |||
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28 | |||
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| Division Two (handicaps 46-55) | ||||
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30 | |||
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28 | |||
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23 | |||
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23 | |||
| Division Three (handicaps 55-70) | ||||
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37 | |||
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32 | |||
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12 | |||
The Inaugural Champagne Leagues: 14 Jun – 13 Sep
Sponsored by Pol Roger
Scott, Peter and Kees hope that you will support this new idea. All you need to do is play 4 games over the summer, by Monday 13 September 2010.
All matches will be played off handicap to make it fun. Straightforward first-to-8-games format. Knockout stages will be marked.
The prizes: On Saturday 18th September
- The 4 semi-finalists of each Division will receive a magnum of Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (Retail price c. £20).
- The Winners of each Division will also receive a bottle of Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne (Retail price c. £35)
A presentation will occur after the final match to toast the winners (and losers).
The cost to participate: Group stages: Court fees only (no extra cost to Summer Season Ticket holders)
Knockout stage: £20 per player to cover court fees and marking.
This is bound to be an exciting event, especially with the generous prizes provided by our favourite Champagne House, Pol Roger.
Please call us at the Club, 01223 359 106 or respond by email
Cambridge Weekend – 8/9 May
The fifth Cambridge Real Tennis Weekend will take place at CURTC on the 8th and 9th May 2010. It will be an ideal occasion for supporters of Cambridge Real Tennis and University Alumni to renew and strengthen their connections with the Club. There will be two social events and a handicap doubles tournament for you to participate in.
The Handicap Doubles Tournament:
Tournament play will occur on the Saturday only. Pairs will be placed into one of two divisions. Doubles is usually more enjoyable when partners are of a similar standard, so we would ask you to organise your pairing with this in mind. Alternatively, you may request that a suitable partner is found for you. The initial round robin stage of the tournament will involve groups of three pairs. Each pair will play a set (first to six games) against the other two pairs in their group. The winners will go through to the knock-out stage of the tournament.
On the Saturday evening there will be an On-Court Dinner. This will be a combined Cambridge Weekend dinner and the Cambridge Club Dinner.
An extra opportunity
For anyone wishing to enjoy some more relaxed tennis, there will be some friendly doubles on Sunday morning with impromptu pairings.
Calendar of events
Saturday 8th
8:00 am Division 1 and Division 2 Doubles Tournaments
2:00 pm Knock-out stage of the Doubles Tournaments
7:30 pm Play ends for the day
7:45 pm The On-Court Dinner and dance until 11:00 pm
Sunday 9th
9:00 am – 12 noon Social Doubles
Please contact the pros if you wish to join us. ENTRIES CLOSE Wednesday 28th April 2010
2010 Varsity Results
Friday 19th & Saturday 20th February
| First Team Mens Singles | |||
| Cambridge | Oxford | Score & Winner | |
| 1st | Robert Hird | Will Fortune | 3/6 6/1 1/6 Ox |
| 2nd | Ali Hakimi | Horatio Cary | 0/6 3/6 Ox |
| 3rd | James Watson | Sam Halliday | 6/1 6/0 cam |
| 4th | Ed Pearson | Chris Stefanowicz | 4/6 3/6 Ox |
| First Team Mens Doubles | |||
| 1st | Rob/Ed | Will/Sam | 2/6 6/3 6/4 5/6 6/4 cam |
| 2nd | Ali/James | Horatio/Chris | 6/2 3/6 5/6 6/5 4/6 Ox |
| Oxford won 4-2 | |||
| First Team Ladies Singles | |||
| 1st | Karen Hird | Victoria Ormerod | 6/0 6/0 cam |
| 2nd | Alex Bryant | Stephanie Walton | 6/0 6/3 cam |
| 3rd | Lucie Browning | Sarah Hird | 1/6 6/4 6/4 cam |
| 4th | Pippa Tregear | Charlotte Barker | 6/0 6/4 cam |
| First Team Ladies Doubles | |||
| 1st | Alex/Pippa | Stephanie/Sarah | 6/4 6/1 cam |
| 2nd | Karen/Lucie | Victoria/Charlotte | 6/0 6/0 cam |
| Cambridge won 7-0 | |||
Saturday 6th March
| Second Team Ladies Singles | |||
| 1st | Bronwen Derry | Maggie Henderson-Tew | 6/0, 6/1 Camb |
| 2nd | Kate Mason | Dara Walsh | 1/6, 2/6 Ox |
| 3rd | Georgie Ireland | Caroline Major | 2/6, 1/6 Ox |
| 4th | Olivia Lawrence-Bright | Emily Scaysbrook | 1/6, 4/6 Ox |
| Second Team Ladies Doubles | |||
| 1st | Bronwen/Olivia | Maggie/Caroline | 4/8 Ox |
| 2nd | Kate/Georgina | Dara/Emily | 6/8 Ox |
| Oxford won 5-1 | |||
| Second Team Mens Singles | |||
| 1st | Nick Sutcliffe | Simon Roach | 1/6, 1/6 Ox |
| 2nd | Jamie Stallybrass | Jules Camp | 3/6, 0/6 Ox |
| 3rd | Graham Sill | Oli Plant | 0/6, 1/6 Ox |
| 4th | Edward Granger | Alex Gilmore | 6/5, 6/5 Camb |
| Second Team Mens Doubles | |||
| 1st | Nick/Edward | Oli/Jules | 4/8 Ox |
| 2nd | Graham/Jamie | Simon/Alex | 5/8 Ox |
| Oxford won 5-1 | |||
No queuing at the Sales after Christmas
Yes, by entering the CURTC Christmas Tournament you will be excused trotting round the sales with your husband, wife, gigolo, concubine, family, in-laws, etc..
There are no more places left for this prestigious tournament on Monday 28 December, although if you would like to be considered as a ‘reserve’ should someone have to pull out you could still sign up (email or telephone the pros to enter your name on the sheet). Full details of the tournament are posted on the information board.
Details of the draw have sadly gone missing…
Click on the link above for details of the draw, which is also posted on the noticeboard. John says that, having taken into account all your preferences, please note the time at which you will be playing (NB. those whose singles start at noon and 4.00 p.m. must arrive in time for the doubles that start at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. respectively).
John also says that he is having trouble with his phone at the moment, but will try to contact all of you to make sure that you are aware of the time that you are playing, and that you are still available (as if there can be any alternative).
Brodie Cup team win against Jesmond Dene
Our Brodie Cup team defeated Jesmond Dene last Sunday which sees them through to play Queens, away, at Queens club on Sunday 13th. That same day CURTC will be hosting Queens here at home in the Field Trophy. Lunch will be available for spectators: email the pros by Mon 6th Dec.
Ladies’ Afternoon – Mondays at 2pm
Ladies’ Afternoon started last week with 4 takers. This trial will run to early December. Do come along on Mondays at 2.
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