Tennis Australia is piloting a national leagues pathway, providing the ability for teams to graduate past their local league.
Date
Friday 16 October – Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue
Gold Coast, Queensland
Events
Open Doubles (any combination of men and women) & Women’s Only Doubles
Match Format
- Round robin.
- 4 rubbers per match (Pair 1 v Pair 1, Pair 2 v Pair 2, then swap).
- Each rubber played first to 6, with a tiebreak played at 6-6, normal deuce.
- 4-6 players can be used per match (5th and 6th player can substitute in the 3rd and 4th rubbers).
- Teams must have a minimum of 4 players to a maximum of 8 players.
Method of Acceptance
- All eligible and available teams to enter, with Tennis Australia to then finalise teams.
- Teams will be chosen based on competitive balance and geographical location – ensuring we have even representation across Australia.
- Not all teams will be accepted.
- Based on final numbers, sections will be used within events to again, create level-based play.
Minimum Age
The minimum age for inclusion will be 18
Winners
National Finals winning team members will each receive a ‘Signature Suite’ experience during the AO, a flag for the club and trophies.
Qualification
Teams will need to have won their Association’s league as the pathway through to the 2026 Pilot. Eligible teams will be invited via email.
Based upon Tennis Australia’s pilot, the following divisional winners will be invited to participate in the National League Finals Pilot for 2026:
- Sydney Badge
- Blackwall Cup- Interdistrict
- Other leagues as deemed eligible by Tennis NSW
Closing Date for Entries
9am Monday 27 July 2026
Note: Costs are at the player’s expense.
If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]
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