This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Lucy Steer contributed a whooping 40 entries.
Sam Groth (Australia) eliminated sixth seed Darian King (Barbados)7-5 6-4 in the first round of the men’s main draw while British wild card Marcus Willis played a thrilling three set match against qualifier Matthew Ebden (Australia) ultimately winning 1-6, 7-6, 6-4. Fellow Brit Jay Clarke triumphed over Australian Alex De Minaur 6-3, 7-6. 18 […]
Monday 19th It was clear blue skies across Ilkley for another stunning day of tennis as the players took to the courts today. The start of the main men’s draw saw the Brits back on court with wild card Brydan Klein taking on Slovakian Norbert Gombos over three sets. Gombos ultimately triumphed 1-6, 7-6, 6-4. […]
Another beautiful day saw a packed crowd for the ladies qualifying of the Aegon Ilkley Trophy. The afternoon kicked off to an exciting start as Olympic silver medalist Laura Robson was announced as one of the four women’s main draw wildcards alongside Gabi Taylor, Freya Christie and Harriet Dart. Alicia Barnett beat fellow Brit Francesca […]
Great mini red under 8s matchplay today. 12 players 8 from Ilkley great start to 2017 junior competitive programme. Well done Toby (ILTSC) winning all 6 of his matches, todays winner. Next event 2pm February 5th.
Ikley tennis & Squash club is hosting the 2nd round of the junior u/17 boys inter county teams on Sunday 23rd November , where some of the best u/17 players in England will be in action. Ilkley’s own Stu MacGregor will be leading the Yorkshire team. Matches start from 10am, so come down and watch […]
Well done to all players playing in this years internal club championships. We had over 120 entries with matches being played every day. Winners so far…… U8 Jack Winterbottom U9 Boys Jack Winterbottom 12U Girls Alice Brook 14U Boys – Thomas Horsley 16U Boys – Tom Horsfall 18U Girls – Victoria Trudgill 18U Boys Doubles […]
Wednesday 14th September saw a the return to competitive day time social play. 4 doubles pairs all play each other over 2 hours. If you would be interested please contact Carol Cherry direct. A good chance to play both members and non memebers.
24 Ladies played in a social tennis tournament run by Christine on Friday May 5 th Playing on the outside courts was testing, as the wind was quite difficult!!! The winners were Linda D and Fiona K and in second place was Sarah W, and only one point behind was Catherine . The next tournament […]
Well done Savannah Dada-Mascoll Winner of the Nike Junior National Championships 12 & under Singles and Doubles events 2016 The event was held in Bournemouth this August 2016. On her way to victory in the singles event unseeded Savannah defeated 4 top 10 players and in the doubles event with her partner Jhonayah Fletchman defeated 2 pairings ranked […]
I am delighted to advise you that Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has been awarded a significantly upgraded Challenger event from 2017. Prize money will be increased from $100,000 to $225,000 making our event the highest value Challenger in the world leading into a Grand Slam. This will be a major international sporting event. […]
