Tennis

Padel, a cross between tennis and squash, is rapidly growing in popularity (generic photo: Adobe Stock)

'Finishing touches' being put in place for new padel centre

Luciano Darderi eats avocado for its energising properties

Ad Feature Wimbledon keeps avocado on the menu for future championships

Padel tennis courts with accompanying coffee unit proposed for this Kildare town. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Go-ahead given for new padel tennis courts despite noise concerns

Pompey's Health and Fitness and the club's training ground has seen improvements.

Portsmouth to get first Padel tennis courts at Pompey health club

Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

This carbon fibre padel racket is half price

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Portsmouth Tennis Centre commended at national tennis awards

New tennis and pickleball courts have been opened at Privett Park in Gosport.

"Absolutely phenomenal" new £230,000 pickleball and tennis courts open

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

Tennis fan spotted dipping traditional strawberries into Dominos garlic and herd dip in the queue at Wimbledon

Wimbledon fan swaps cream for Garlic & Herb Dip on their strawberries

I played pickleball in paradise at Sandals South Coast Jamaica

The Portsmouth Tennis Centre team celebrate being awarded the prestigious Tennis Opened Up Award at the LTA Tennis Awards.

Portsmouth sports centre named most inclusive in the nation

Gosport Leisure Centre has been granted planning permission for the construction of four covered flood-lit padel tennis courts at the site.

Centre granted planning permission for four new padel tennis courts

Gosport Borough Council’s regulatory board green-lit plans for the four outdoor padel tennis courts with six LED floodlights

Green light for facilities at leisure centre despite fears of locals

How many bottles of champagne are drunk annually at Wimbledon and how long does "Pimms o'clock" last throughout the two weeks of tennis fans at SW19? (Credit: Canva)

Wimbledon by the numbers: the number of balls & bottles of booze used

A smart button-up shirt for Wimbledon? Great. A stained "tuxedo" t-shirt though might not be up to Wimbledon's dress code - among some other "unwritten" rules on etiquette at SW19 (Credit: Canva/Getty)

The "proper" manner to attend Wimbledon ahead of its first weekend

As the first round of Wimbledon begins, where in London and other city centres can you catch all the action on big screens? (Credit: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty)

Where to watch Wimbledon on a big screen this year - full UK list
There are screenings across the UK 🎾
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With the first round of Wimbledon set to begin on July 1 2024, here's our guide on how you can follow all the action on TV, on the radio, online and on social media ((Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

How to follow Wimbledon 2024 on TV, radio and online - full guide

Wimbledon towel maker Christy launches bags crafted from surplus towel stock (Canva Images)

Wimbledon towel maker Christy launches bags made from surplus stock

Wimbledon is right around the corner, beginning at SW19 on July 1 2024; but for those who missed out on tickets during the public ballot, how much will it cost you for seats on Center Court or Court One? (Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

How to purchase tickets to Wimbledon after missing the public ballot

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Annabel Croft

Padel tennis courts could be coming to Hayling Island
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New padel tennis courts planned at Haying club

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Czech’s former tennis player Martina Navratilova (R) has received a double cancer diagnosis

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova receives double cancer diagnosis

Presenter of the Centre Court Centenary Ceremony, BBC Presenter & Former Tennis Player, Sue Barker smiles on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Blunder as Sue Barker accidentally reveals her Wimbledon successor

Emma Raducanu with the US Open trophy. Picture: Michael Nagle/Xinhua/PA Wire.

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Everyone for tennis! From left - Deb Prytherch, Kate Wharton, Heidi Leaver and Justine Sayer ready to play again at the Southsea club today. Picture: Habibur Rahman

‘Even when Andy Murray won Wimbledon it wasn’t this busy’ –interest sky high as ...

From left: Ashley Neaves, head tennis coach, and Binky Hallett, chairman of the club, at The Avenue Lawn Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club on Monday, March 29. Picture: Emily Turner

Havant tennis club welcomes back players after lockdown
TENNIS players ‘desperate’ to get back to the courts are enjoying the sport in glorious sunshine as their Havant club welcomes back its members.
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Players can return to outdoor tennis courts from next Monday. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

The sport that’s enjoyed a boom time since the pandemic began ...

Tennis coach Ashley Neaves doing what he hasn't done much of recently - coaching on court.

Meet award winner Ashley Neaves – the Joe Wicks of tennis during life in lockdow...

Courts at Southsea Tennis Club. Picture: Ian Hargreaves

Southsea club official admits closing tennis courts during nationwide lockdown i...

Canoe Lake Leisure courts bathed in sunshine during the Southsea Trophy in 2018. Picture: Neil Marshall

‘Best value tennis club in the UK’ Canoe Lake flourishing since first lockdown e...

Golf has now been suspended under new national lockdown measures

Grassroots sport takes another lockdown hit – and golf and tennis authorities ar...

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Lee miss out on clean sweep of titles

Fishbourne v Warsash seconds

Lee miss out on clean sweep of titles

Alan Mak with Ashley Neaves

Tennis coach wins national award for work

Andy Rogers in action for Fishbourne against Avenue last weekend Picture: Neil Marshall (180527-009)

Ryde prove too hot to handle

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Murray and Rusedski keen to boost tennis in Portsmouth

Tristan Oliver, seven, with, far right, Simon Johnson, LTA head of region for the south west and Cllr Linda Symes

Portsmouth enjoying tennis boom as thousands sign up to play

Avenue Masters beat Ryde Lawn in an exciting clash between teams. Left to right: Ron Sleap, Neil Crawford, Jackie Edney, Christine Harrison, Kahren Barter, Bobby Couzens, Rob Mort and Jonathan Cooke

Fourth win in a row as Warsash get bounce

Pompey Academy midfielder Tommy Scutt Picture: Ian Hargreaves

Pompey Academy: Getting to know... Tommy Scutt

Dan Smith. Picture: Neil Marshall

Pompey Academy: Getting to know... Dan Smith