Champion’s Trophy

Historic First for the Champions Trophy!

July 2025 saw the first-ever Champions Trophy Ladies Real Tennis Exhibition singles and doubles matches at Hampton Court Palace. In a tightly contested singles, Nicola Doble (RTC) faced Jess Garside (Seacourt), with Jess edging it 6/4.

The action continued in doubles, as rising stars lit up the court. Doble/Blaber (RTC) defeated Garside/Carney (Seacourt/Oratory) 6/3 — a showcase of the exciting future of Real Tennis talent!

At the end of play, LRTA Co-Chair Sarah Sullivan presented the players with a token thank you for their outstanding performances along with the RTC’s head pro Nick Wood. Thank you to the tournament organisers and sponsors especially Mitsubishi Electric for supporting this new initiative.  

Re-watch the action here!

RTC Champion’s Trophy adds Ladies Exhibition Match

In an exciting first, the Royal Tennis Court will host a Ladies Exhibition Match as part of the RTC Champions Trophy 2025, presented by Mitsubishi Electric in partnership with the LRTA.

Taking place at Hampton Court Palace from 22–27 July, the tournament brings together the world’s top Real Tennis players for an electrifying week of elite sport, history, and celebration. The inaugural Ladies Exhibition Match will be held on Saturday, 26 July, following the men’s semi-finals.

The Club is proud to shine a spotlight on the women’s game. The Ladies Real Tennis Association (LRTA) is contributing towards staging the match, reinforcing its commitment to increasing women’s visibility and participation in the sport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to invite both members and non-members to support ladies’ Real Tennis, with tickets now on sale and a coordinated campaign launching this week across press and social media. Main sponsor Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed the addition, seeing it as an excellent step toward deeper engagement with women’s Real Tennis in the future.

From 22–27 July, spectators can enjoy world-class Real Tennis in an extraordinary setting, culminating in the Finals Day Garden Party on Sunday 27 July. Young spectators aged 8–21 go free in the Upper Gallery, with general tickets ranging from £5–£35, including access to the Club Rooms and private gardens.

Come and support the Ladies’ game on Saturday, 26 July!
Saskia Bollerman vs. Nicola Doble — an exciting match you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are limited due to space, so book now to avoid disappointment!

For tickets and more information, see: 

https://www.royaltenniscourt.com/tournaments/champions-trophy/2025

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