Tennis

Matthew Rutter, left, and Barney Fitzpatrick after their thrilling LTA Lexus British Tour men's singles final at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash ClubPicture: Bill Marshall

Local tennis player agonisingly close to completing sensational comeback

Tom Horsfall, who was beaten in men's singles qualifying for the LTA Lexus British Tour at Ilkley

Tom Horsfall, who was beaten in men's singles qualifying for the LTA Lexus British Tour at Ilkley

Bingley ace qualifies for main draw after grass court display

Local tennis start claims home soil victory against all odds

Spectators watch the action on Centre Court during the 2024 Ilkley Trophy

Spectators watch the action on Centre Court during the 2024 Ilkley Trophy

Tournament director buoyed by Ilkley Trophy progress as he targets future improvement

Struggling Fran Jones (left) is consoled at the net by Petra Martic after the pair's first-round Wimbledon match this evening.

Struggling Fran Jones (left) is consoled at the net by Petra Martic after the pair's first-round Wimbledon match this evening.

Oxenhope ace Jones hampered by injury in three-set defeat at Wimbledon

Fran Jones in action in Nottingham earlier this month ahead of Wimbledon.

Fran Jones in action in Nottingham earlier this month ahead of Wimbledon.

Oxenhope ace Jones talks Oxford Uni dream after pre-Wimbledon trip with Raducanu

The experienced David Goffin striking the ball cleanly in what was a one-sided Ilkley Trophy men's singles final on Saturday.

The experienced David Goffin striking the ball cleanly in what was a one-sided Ilkley Trophy men's singles final on Saturday.

Glorious Goffin and magic Marino back on track with Ilkley Trophy triumphs

Amarni Banks celebrates during her epic battle with Jessika Ponchet yesterday, but she fell just short of victory against the Frenchwoman.

Amarni Banks celebrates during her epic battle with Jessika Ponchet yesterday, but she fell just short of victory against the Frenchwoman.

French flyers dominate Ilkley semi-final line up after brutal British wipeout

Teenage Lancastrian Ella McDonald is quietly going about her business at the Ilkley Trophy.

Teenage Lancastrian Ella McDonald is quietly going about her business at the Ilkley Trophy.

Feast year for Brits at Ilkley Trophy as teenage Lancastrian makes an impression

Yuriko Lily Miyazaki's match took nearly three hours yesterday, but every second was worth it for the teenager as she progressed.

Yuriko Lily Miyazaki's match took nearly three hours yesterday, but every second was worth it for the teenager as she progressed.

Brit Miyazaki makes it through yet another marathon match in Ilkley

Felix Gill battled through the rain yesterday, but he could not overpower Dominic Stricker, losing in three sets.

Felix Gill battled through the rain yesterday, but he could not overpower Dominic Stricker, losing in three sets.

Rain-hit Ilkley Trophy still on schedule as two young Brits narrowly bow out

Aidan McHugh bowed out of the Ilkley Trophy in the first qualifying round.

Aidan McHugh bowed out of the Ilkley Trophy in the first qualifying round.

Misery for British men at Ilkley but Peniston and Gill get to put things right

Nalette Tucker has done a lot for the female Muslim community in Bradford, having converted to Islam herself in 2010.

Nalette Tucker has done a lot for the female Muslim community in Bradford, having converted to Islam herself in 2010.

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Sports coach Tucker honoured for tireless work with female Muslims in Bradford

Fran Jones will be hoping to help Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup glory in Seville after their surprise victory over France.

Fran Jones will be hoping to help Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup glory in Seville after their surprise victory over France.

Oxenhope tennis talent hoping to help Britain to glory after shock win in France

Fran Jones has had some good runs at Wimbledon, but she seems to be at her strongest on clay.

Fran Jones has had some good runs at Wimbledon, but she seems to be at her strongest on clay.

Oxenhope tennis talent to make Britain debut against France in huge tournament

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy in 2022, where she got to the final

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy in 2022, where she got to the final

Prize-money at popular tennis tournament "beyond Ilkley's control"

Ilkley Trophy's centre court. Picture: Karen Ross Photography.

Ilkley Trophy's centre court. Picture: Karen Ross Photography.

Chairman hopeful for tip-top courts when Ilkley Trophy returns

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy two years ago, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy two years ago, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Tickets for the popular Ilkley Trophy selling out quickly

Shelf Park is getting its tennis facilities improved

Shelf Park is getting its tennis facilities improved

Calderdale Council

Five parks to benefit from £230k investment to improve tennis facilities

Fran Jones was cruelly knocked out of Australian Open qualifying, with injury striking when she looked all set to beat Ella Seidel.

Fran Jones was cruelly knocked out of Australian Open qualifying, with injury striking when she looked all set to beat Ella Seidel.

Oxenhope tennis star left devastated as injury costs her at Australian Open

Pictured at Bowling Park Tennis Courts are Cllr Sarah Ferriby and Laurie Haines, LTA Parks Investment Delivery Partner

Pictured at Bowling Park Tennis Courts are Cllr Sarah Ferriby and Laurie Haines, LTA Parks Investment Delivery Partner

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Ten Bradford tennis courts to receive huge investment thanks to national campaign

Eight-times Yorkshire men's singles champion Simon Ickringill Picture: Ilkley Lawn Tennis & squash Club

Eight-times Yorkshire men's singles champion Simon Ickringill Picture: Ilkley Lawn Tennis & squash Club

Four local stars inducted into Yorkshire Tennis’ Hall of Fame

Lawn Tennis Association

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Bradford parks to benefit from six-figure investment

Men’s singles winner Patrick Foley

Men’s singles winner Patrick Foley

Patrick Foley takes LTA British Tour title home after tense final

Jordan Reed-Thomas is into the last four.

Jordan Reed-Thomas is into the last four.

Ilkley master looks primed to win British Tour event again

Alice Brook can still raise a smile after her defeat in the second round of the women’s singles at the LTA British Tour event at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Alice Brook can still raise a smile after her defeat in the second round of the women’s singles at the LTA British Tour event at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Ilkley's homegrown talent out of Lexus British Tour tournament action

Tom Horsley, standing outside Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club after his defeat in the LTA Lexus British Tour men’s singles

Tom Horsley, standing outside Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club after his defeat in the LTA Lexus British Tour men’s singles

Burley's Brook shines at the Lexus British Tour in Ilkley

There was mixed news for the British contingent on day one at Ilkley.

There was mixed news for the British contingent on day one at Ilkley.

Drama on British tour at Ilkley as player thrown out for hitting opponent

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Ilkley Trophy determined to remain at the forefront of British tennis

Ilkley Trophy's Centre Court is set for expansion at next year's tournament

Ilkley Trophy's Centre Court is set for expansion at next year's tournament

Ilkley Trophy eager to increase capacity again for next year

Jason Kubler chats to the media after winning the Lexus Ilkley Trophy men's singles yesterday.

Jason Kubler chats to the media after winning the Lexus Ilkley Trophy men's singles yesterday.

Kubler comes back from SIX knee operations to claim Ilkley Trophy

Ilkley Trophy finals day in 2019. Picture: Karen Ross Photography.

Ilkley Trophy finals day in 2019. Picture: Karen Ross Photography.

No Ilkley Trophy fairy-tale ending for Sonay Kartal

Sonny Kartal is two Ilkley Trophy wins away from reaching the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon.

Sonny Kartal is two Ilkley Trophy wins away from reaching the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon.

Ilkley Trophy semi-finalist Kartal has Wimbledon dream but Broom bows out

Anna Brogan's run at the Ilkley Trophy ended yesterday, as she was beaten by young American Katrina Scott.

Anna Brogan's run at the Ilkley Trophy ended yesterday, as she was beaten by young American Katrina Scott.

British pair into Ilkley Trophy quarter-finals but female duo bow out

Defending champion Zizou Bergs has been knocked out of the Lexus Ilkley Trophy.

Defending champion Zizou Bergs has been knocked out of the Lexus Ilkley Trophy.

Defending champion and top seed out amid British heartbreak at Ilkley Trophy

Sonny Kartal, a semi-finalist last year, defeated fourth seed Simona Waltert at the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Sonny Kartal, a semi-finalist last year, defeated fourth seed Simona Waltert at the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Young tennis star claims eye-catching victory at day three of the Ilkley Trophy

Charles Broom has reached the first-round proper of the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, but he was pushed all the way.

Charles Broom has reached the first-round proper of the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, but he was pushed all the way.

Brilliant Broom takes care of former runner-up Novak in Ilkley Trophy epic

Heather Watson celebrates winning a point against Katie Boulter yesterday in Nottingham, but it was her opponent who eventually beat her to reach the final.

Heather Watson celebrates winning a point against Katie Boulter yesterday in Nottingham, but it was her opponent who eventually beat her to reach the final.

Ilkley Trophy draws big British name to make up for Burrage bowing out

Daniel Cox in action at last year's Ilkley Trophy.

Daniel Cox in action at last year's Ilkley Trophy.

British quartet headline alongside Keighley-born star as Ilkley Trophy begins

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd, right, with Chris Hayes, director of Lexus in the UK

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd, right, with Chris Hayes, director of Lexus in the UK

Luxury car manufacturer named title sponsors for Ilkley Trophy

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year, where she got to the final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Ticket sales booming for Ilkley Trophy

Fran Jones, pictured in action at Wimbledon two years ago, had an injury-plagued 2022, but is bouncing back in style.

Fran Jones, pictured in action at Wimbledon two years ago, had an injury-plagued 2022, but is bouncing back in style.

Bradford District tennis star produces shock result at French Open

Rackets Cubed improves a child’s physical ability

Rackets Cubed improves a child’s physical ability

Official charity announced for this year's Ilkley Trophy

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Jodie Burrage in action at the Ilkley Trophy last year. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Prices confirmed as tickets for Ilkley Trophy go on sale

Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the age of 41 (Daniel Leal-Olivas/POOL/PA)

Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the age of 41 (Daniel Leal-Olivas/POOL/PA)

Roger Federer confirms tennis retirement, with final game in the UK next week

Will Andy Murray be taking part at the Wimbledon tennis championships? (Nigel French/PA)

Will Andy Murray be taking part at the Wimbledon tennis championships? (Nigel French/PA)

Is Andy Murray playing at Wimbledon 2022?

When does Wimbledon 2022 start and how to watch it? (PA)

When does Wimbledon 2022 start and how to watch it? (PA)

Serena Williams

When does Wimbledon 2022 start and how to watch it?

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

Eastenders to move to a new channel as BBC bosses confirm major schedule change

Jodie Burrage moves on to Eastbourne and Wimbledon now after her brilliant run to the final of the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Jodie Burrage moves on to Eastbourne and Wimbledon now after her brilliant run to the final of the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

British finalist Burrage beaten but proud as successful Ilkley Trophy ends

Jodie Burrage is in the Ilkley Trophy final after beating fellow Brit Sonay Kartal. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Jodie Burrage is in the Ilkley Trophy final after beating fellow Brit Sonay Kartal. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Burrage in Ilkley final as British pair win men's doubles

Jodie Burrage is into the Ilkley Trophy semi-finals, where she will play fellow Brit Sonay Kartal. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Jodie Burrage is into the Ilkley Trophy semi-finals, where she will play fellow Brit Sonay Kartal. Picture: Matthew Appleby

All-British semi-final at Ilkley Trophy in best year yet

Sonay Kartal is through to the quarter-finals of the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Sonay Kartal is through to the quarter-finals of the Ilkley Trophy. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Historic day at Ilkley as two British women in last-eight

Maia Lumsden was one of only two British singles defeats yesterday, but she is still going strong in the doubles. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Maia Lumsden was one of only two British singles defeats yesterday, but she is still going strong in the doubles. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Historic British success continues in Ilkley Trophy

Ranah Stoiber came good against Jamie Loeb, despite being ranked nearly 1,000 places lower than her in the world. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Ranah Stoiber came good against Jamie Loeb, despite being ranked nearly 1,000 places lower than her in the world. Picture: Matthew Appleby.

Teen takes down experienced American as Cox wins all-Brit battle at Ilkley