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RIDDLESDOWN LAWN TENNIS CLUB

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Regardless of your level of play we'd love to welcome you to the club. 

We have 3 floodlit, all-weather courts meaning we can enjoy a game whatever time of year. 

Our members range in age from 5 - 85 which means there's something for everyone. Whether this be coaching, social sessions or more competitive matches such as those in the Surrey Leagues and our annual tournament.


There are also regular coaching sessions with our qualified coaching team. 

We are proud to host a huge variety of social events throughout the year including: Quiz nights, American Tournaments, Darts night, BBQ's, Xmas lunches. 


To name just a few...

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LET'S PLAY!

Riddlesdown Tennis Club is situated in leafy Purley on Lower Barn Road. 

Run by volunteers - we are a community amateur sports club affiliated to the Surrey LTA. Founded over 80 years ago and opened by British tennis legend Fred Perry, it's a modern club with a rich history offering a range of facilities, including: 

  • Social and competitive tennis

  • 3 Floodlit tennis courts 

  • Spacious and comfortable clubhouse with fully licenced bar 

  • Kids Tennis

  • Range of different membership packages 

Whether you are just starting out, looking to get fit, meet new people or take your game to the next level, this club is the right place for you!

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MATCHES & TEAMS

For those looking to play competitive tennis we have many teams playing throughout the year in the Surrey leagues.


We have Ladies, Men's & Mixed teams and we are always looking for new members. Join us today to become a part of success.

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RIDDLESDOWN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022

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MEN'S SINGLES

Winner: Matthew Johnson
Runner-up: Phil Edmunds

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LADIES' SINGLES

Winner: Tanita Chondrunaiko
Runner-up: Alina Cristea

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MEN'S DOUBLES

Winners: Matthew Johnson & Adam Tatham
Runner-ups: Phil Edmunds & Sam Kemp

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LADIES' DOUBLES

Winners: Tanita Chondrunaiko & June Knolles
Runner-ups: Gemma Johnson & Diane Johnson

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MIXED DOUBLES

Winners: Diane Johnson & Matthew Johnson
Runner-ups: Tanita Chondrunaiko & Sam Kemp

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MIXED DOUBLES PLATE

Winners: Cristina Stefanidis & James Taylor
Runner-ups: Hannah Francis & Adam Tatham

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LADIES' DOUBLES PLATE

Winner: Michelle Wall & Cristina Stefanidis
Runner-up: Janet Taylor & Minako Mitchels

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MEN'S SINGLES PLATE

Winner: Dave Kerr
Runner-up: Ian Proctor

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Coming Soon

DARTS NIGHT

Saturday 3rd June 6:30

BBQ

Saturday 19th August

CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS DAY

Saturday 9th September

AMERICAN TOURNAMENT

Saturday 14th October

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 25th November

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CONTACT US

Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club
Lower Barn Rd
Purley
CR8 1HQ

07773818443 - Dave Kerr, Chairman | 07870628572 - Janet Taylor Welfare Officer

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WHY JOIN RIDDLESDOWN TENNIS?

Here's what our members have to say!

I JOINED RIDDLESDOWN  AS A NOVICE.  DESPITE MY COMPLETE LACK OF EXPERIENCE I WAS MADE TO FEEL VERY WELCOME AND, WITH ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FROM A NUMBER OF MEMBERS, I QUICKLY GRASPED THE BASICS OF THE GAME.  I HAVE NOW HAVE REACHED A POINT WHERE I FEEL I CAN PLAY TO A  COMPETITIVE LEVEL.   SINCE I JOINED THE CLUB I HAVE IMPROVED MY FITNESS AND HEALTH AND HAVE MADE A NUMBER OF FRIENDS.

Richard Davis

I HAVE BEEN PLAYING AT RIDDLESDOWN SINCE I WAS 5. I LEARNT TO PLAY TENNIS HERE AND I LOVE PLAYING THE MATCHES AND REPRESENTING THE CLUB AS CAPTAIN! THERE IS ALSO A GREAT SOCIAL SCENE AND SINKING A FEW RED STRIPES AFTER A WIN IS A HIGHLIGHT!

Matthew Johnson

I STARTED PLAYING ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO AS A BEGINNER HAVING NEVER REALLY PLAYED BEFORE. I INSTANTLY REALISED IT'S GREAT WAY TO KEEP FIT, SOCIALISE WITH FRIENDS AND AFTER A WHILE I GAINED THE CONFIDENCE TO ENTER INTO THE CLUB TOURNAMENT IN SINGLES, DOUBLES AND MIXED DOUBLES AND I WAS ABLE TO REACH THE FINAL OF THE SINGLES AND ALSO WIN THE MIXED DOUBLES WITH JACK EGAN.

Gemma Huntley

I JOINED RIDDLESDOWN ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO.  I HAVE MADE MANY FRIENDS AND ENJOY PLAYING SOCIAL TENNIS AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.  NOBODY PUTS ANY PRESSURE ON YOU AND THE MORE EXPERIENCED PLAYERS ARE VERY SUPPORTIVE, GIVING HELPFUL CRITICISM TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR GAME AT WHATEVER STANDARD YOU MIGHT BE.  WE HAVE A BALL MACHINE WHICH IS VERY USEFUL AND CERTAINLY KEEPS YOU FIT.  WE ARE OPEN TO BEGINNERS AND COMPETITIVE PLAYERS OF ALL AGES.  EVERYONE IS VERY FRIENDLY AND WE HAVE A GOOD SOCIAL SIDE TO THE CLUB.  HAVING BEEN A SWIMMER MOST OF MY LIFE I NEEDED A NEW CHALLENGE AND I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED EVERY ASPECT OF THIS CLUB.

June Atherton

THE FIRST IMPRESSION THAT STRIKES YOU IS THE FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AROUND THE CLUB. A COMPLETELY INCLUSIVE CLUB OPEN TO ALL ABILITIES WHERE EVERYONE MIXES IN. RIDDLESDOWN IS EXCEPTIONALLY RUN WITH A DEDICATED CHAIRMAN AND COMMITTEE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THERE ARE NUMEROUS SOCIAL EVENTS WHICH ARE FUN AND ALWAYS WELL PLANNED AND RUN. OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR PLAYERS TO ENTER INTO COMPETITIVE TENNIS (INTER CLUB AND AGAINST OTHER CLUBS) OR JUST TO HAVE A FRIENDLY KNOCK. HAVING BEEN A MEMBER IN EXCESS OF 20 YRS I CAN RECOMMEND RIDDLESDOWN HIGHLY FOR ALL STANDARD OF PLAYERS.

Ian Proctor

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