Real Tennis News Digest — February 2026
Tournament results, articles and entry forms from across the game
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Tournament results and reports:
30 January-1 February: Burke Cup: Joseph Gingold def Jericho Seguiin 6/2 6/2
30 January-1 February: Faulise Cup: Kathy Minevitz def Carlie Rice 6/2 6/3
30 January-1 February: Greevy Cup: Dave Tedeschi def William Spruance 6/0 5/6 6/2
30 January-1 February: Hickey Cup: Brian Cunningham def Chris O’Brien 6/1 6/3
30 January-1 February: Wharton Cup: Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh def Mark Talbot 6/4 6/2
6-8 February: US National Open: John Lumley def Nick Howell 6/2 5/6 5/6 6/3 6/2
11-15 February: British Amateur Singles: Robert Shenkman def Ed Kay 6/0 6/1 6/2
14-16 February: Tuxedo Gold Racquet: Noah Motz def Oliver Pridmore 6/5 6/1 6/5
20-22 February: Billy Ross Skinner: Georgie Ingham & Will Todd def Alexandra Bryant & Max Wetton 6/3 5/6 6/5
21-22 February: US 50’s: Jeremy Wintersteen def Guy Devereux 6/2 5/6 6/5 (Singles); Jeremy Wintersteen & Vaughan Massie def Guy Devereux & Chris Arriz 6/2 5/6 6/4 (Doubles)
27-28 February: Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Match. Oxford Men def Cambridge Men 5-1. Cambridge Women def Oxford Women 4-2
Real tennis in the popular press:
I live in a palace and play real tennis on Charles I’s court — via The Times (paywalled)
Riviere seeks to recover US Open title in Chicago — via Real Tennis News
Vintage Dunlop Real Tennis Balls for Sale — via Tennis & Rackets Association
Leamington Searching For Head Professional — via Tennis & Rackets Association
Pau is making a comeback! — via Jeu de Paume France
Unofficial Real Tennis World Rankings:
Biggest rise (top 100): Henry Mullan (+32) — Pol Roger Trophy Semi Finalist
Biggest fall (top 100): Neil Mackenzie (-38) — Fall off of US Open qualifying 2024
Unofficial Real Tennis World Championships:
Camden Riviere (not challenged)
28 Feb: Bertie Vallat def Jin Seok Lee (Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Match)
2027 IRTPA World Race (after 8/14 events — approx 70,000 points remain1)
John Lumley (50,980 points)
Robert Fahey (37,500 points)
Nick Howell (32,727 points)
Ben Taylor-Matthews (29,460 points)
Real tennis online media:
realtennisflair — via Instagram
Real Tennis Fantasy League (after 5/11 events)
Cone (559 points, played boost)
Men Taylor-Batthews (521 points, played boost)
giles (483 points, played boost)
Novak (466 points, played boost)
CryMeARiviere (462 points)
Upcoming major events:
6-8 March: US Ladies Open. Boston. Draw available here.
18-26 March: US Open. Chicago. Draw available here.
30 March-1 April: USCTA National League Super Event. New York. More information here.
10-12 April. Category A Open. Prested. Enter here.
22-26 April: World Doubles Championship. Moreton Morrell. Tickets available via this link.
Upcoming tournaments and entry forms:
5-8 March: Northrup Knox. Aiken. ENTRIES CLOSED
6-8 March: US Ladies Open. Boston. Draw available here.
7 March: Brodie Cup Final. Hyde Bridport. Draw here.
8 March: Field Trophy Final. Moreton Morrell. Draw here.
8 March: Pol Roger Trophy Final. Royal Tennis Court. Draw here.
13-15 March: Category C Open Championship. Moreton Morrell. ENTRIES CLOSED.
13-15 March: Category D Open Championship. Hatfield. Draw here.
14-15 March: Category F Open Championship. Prested. ENTRIES CLOSED.
13-15 March: Category G Open Championship. Oratory. ENTRIES CLOSED.
13-15 March: Category H Open Championship. Middlesex. Draw here.
13-15 March: Raquette d’Or. Paris. Enter here.
14-15 March. Inter-University Cup. Cambridge.
20-22 March: Raquette de Bronze. Bordeaux. Enter here.
20-22 March: Austrlaian Amateur Junior Championships. Melbourne. Contact pros@rmtc.com.au.
27-29 March: Category E Open Championship. Wellington. Enter here. ENTRIES CLOSE 13 MARCH
27-29 March: Junior French Open. Fontainebleau. Enter here.
28 March-1 April: World Masters Over 50’s (Cockram Trophy). Hobart. More information via this link.
28 March-1 April: World Masters Over 60’s (Bostwick Cup). Ballarat. More information via this link.
28 March-1 April: World Masters Over 70’s (Danby Trophy). Sydney. More information via this link.
28 March-1 April: World Masters Over 80’s (Munoz Trophy). Sydney. More information via this link.
3-11 April: World Masters Individual. Melbourne. More information via this link.
9-12 April: Cherry Blossom. Washington. Enter here.
10-12 April: Cattermull Cup (Handicap Alumuni Doubles). Middlesex. Enter here.
10-12 April: Sir Andrew Noble Trophy. Jesmond Dene. Enter here.
10-12 April: Category A Open. Prested. Enter here.
10-12 April: NSW Amateur Singles & Doubles. Sydney. Contact pros@sydneyrealtennis.com.au.
26 April: U16 Handicap Doubles. Bristol. Enter here.
16-18 May: Fortune Decanter (Handicap Mixed Doubles). Petworth. Enter here.
Save the date:
28 Mar-11 Apr 2026: World Masters Championships, Ballarat, Hobart, Sydney & Melbourne. More information via this link.
22 May 2026: Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club Sesquicentennary, Manchester. More information via this link.
Estimated points remaining as follows: US Open 2026, ~17763 pts; US Pro Singles 2026, ~14500 pts; Champions Trophy 2026, ~6100 pts; French Open 2026: ~6300 pts; IRTPA Players’ Championships 2026 ~9200 pts; British Open 2026 ~16000 pts