We will have lunch available between 12-2pm. Please book in ahead of time to allow the Club to manage numbers.
Fri. 27 October Before heading to work, have an early morning start with a 'blur' of timed doubles matches, followed by a hearty cooked breakfast and a toast to the morning's victor (pro tip: don't try too hard, the third top player takes the prize).
Fri. 23 ~ Sun. 25 October All players at all clubs who are at least 50 years old this year are eligible to enter (active RTO handicap required).
Singles and doubles will be played as round robins (half days).
Sun. 25 October Your chance to introduce the next generation of real tennis superstars to the game, or just kick the kids out of the house. Start time of 3.30pm (TBC).
Fri. 6 November Great food, great tennis, and great company! Happy hour drinks from 5pm. Book with the Pro Shop before the spots vanish.
Courts can be booked online using RMTC BookingSheet (or through the Pro Shop). Use your existing RTO (Real Tennis Online) number and password to access RMTC Bookingsheet.
Our team of Professionals make the members’ time at the Club a thoroughly enjoyable experience.The Professionals will help arrange games for you with players of a suitable standard and also give lessons and coaching for members.
Check your current handicap (singles and doubles) and your opponent's on Real Tennis Online (RTO). Use the online calculators to work out the start score for each game. Use your RTO number and password as used for the RMTC Booking System.
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club | Fri, 23rd Oct | 9:00 am
Australian Amateur Masters Championships Weekend. All players at all clubs who are at least 50 years old this year are eligible to enter (active RTO handicap required). Singles and doubles will be played as round robins (half days).
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club | Sun, 25th Oct | 3:30 pm
Open to players 16 years and under. Time to be confirmed.
Ballarat Tennis Club | Fri, 6th Nov | 10:00 am
Ballarat will once again host this years ARTA Australian Mixed Doubles Titles. If you have a partner, make sure to lock them in, otherwise Cath will be happy to help sort out pairings as required. Contact the Pros at BRTC to lock in a spot.
Wednesday, 30th Sept
16 footy and tennis enthusiasts headed to the club on the Grand Final public holiday for the annual Grand Final Eve Handicap doubles with a wear your colours theme. We had some retro kit, short shorts, club gear and for the first time the Tasmanian Devils had representation.
Wednesday, 30th Sept
We welcomed a team from Sydney to play for the Barry Toates Trophy for the first time since their new court was opened in Cheltenham. It showed on the team list with most of the Sydney players making their first trip to Melbourne and it was a joy to see so many new faces.
Wednesday, 26th Aug
This year’s event was another huge success, thanks largely to the assistance of the Mackinnon family with Andrew and Richard, along with John Goss, at the Club early to prepare breakfast for all of the players.
Wednesday, 26th Aug
On the morning of the tournament the draw had 10 players, which was lowered to eight 45 minutes before the start and then raised back up to nine on kick-off. After a somewhat shaky start players got the hang of the format which involved answering trivia questions to win or lose chases.
Wednesday, 26th Aug
It was a small but strong draw for the Sherwood Cup this year with close matches played on both Saturday and Sunday. Nathan Yeluri, a new young member here who comes down from Ballarat to play, was the standout on finals day but he was defeated in the final by Stephen Powell who put his experience to good use.
Real tennis is a high strategy racket sport with a pedigree that can be traced back to the twelfth century. It is the original racket game from which are descended most modern racket games including lawn tennis (now called tennis) and squash.
Real tennis is a unique game which provides:
Real tennis is played by sports enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Around the world you might call the game different things – ‘real’ tennis in Australia and Britain, ‘court’ tennis in the US, and ‘jeu de paume’ in France – to players, it is simply ‘tennis’.
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club