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The 2026 Grass Court Season is Officially Open!

What a weekend of fun over Halloween! We kicked things off with our State League ladies in a fierce battle against Cottesloe. A massive shout-out to Fiona and Abby, who secured the first set in their doubles match just as the sun went down. Fiona might have even set the record for the oldest player in State League history! It is always such a treat to watch them compete, and you can catch the next round on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 1PM.

In addition, the first President's League matches are officially underway. The feedback has been super positive so far, so keep an eye out for updates on how everyone is performing in the race to win the Custom Yetis!

Reflecting on Opening Day

Opening Day was a phenomenal success with over 100 players and wonderful spectators joining the celebration. We loved the community energy, and we also took away some valuable lessons to make next year even better. Moving forward, we plan to return the event to Saturday, schedule at least 4 sets of tennis, and ensure the strawberries, cream, jams, and scones are flowing throughout the entire day. We will also communicate our court capacities more clearly upfront—with 17 courts available, we can comfortably accommodate 72 players at any given time. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our vibrant Club. A special thank you to Paul Samuels for capturing the first serve to kick off the season. You can relive the serve and check out all the wonderful photos from the day as they are uploaded here: https://www.rkptc.com.au/calendar.

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2027 Masters World Championships

In alignment with our strategic pillar to Reclaim the Tournament Calendar, I am excited to announce that RKPTC will be one of the host venues for the 2027 Masters World Championships for the 55, 60, 65 and 70 World Team and Individual Championships, taking place in Perth from April 25 to May 8, 2027.

While hosting an international event is a fantastic milestone for the Club, our commitment to Strengthen Social Tennis always comes first. To ensure that our community can continue to enjoy their regular games without disruption, we have reserved select grass courts throughout the event. This guarantees that social tennis and member access remain fully protected.

You can read more about the 2027 locations here: ITF 2027 Masters World Championships.

Backing Our Women’s High-Performance Teams for 2026/2027!

It has been incredible to see the energy on the courts as we gear up for the new season. Your passion for the game and our community is what makes RKPTC so special, and I’m thrilled to share some fantastic news about our top-tier competitors.

As part of the Committee's strategic pillar to Redefine Sponsorship, we have successfully transitioned our high-performance teams to a model that is fully covered by sponsorship funds. Because of the incredible generosity of the sponsors we have already welcomed on board, we have officially registered both our men's and women's high-performance teams for the upcoming 2026-2027 season! We are so grateful to everyone who has already stepped up to make this a reality.

How You Can Help Us Grow

While we have the momentum to get started, we would love to welcome a few more sponsors specifically for the women's side.

  • Direct Impact: 100% of the proceeds from these new sponsorships will go directly to supporting the women's high-performance team.

  • Community Pride: You’ll be championing the incredible female athletes who represent RKPTC at the highest levels of WA tennis.

  • Sustainable Future: Your support helps us build a reliable, multi-year funding framework to keep elite women's tennis thriving at the Club.

If you or your business are interested in joining our sponsorship family and supporting our women's team, you can find all the details and sponsorship materials right here: https://www.rkptc.com.au/sponsors.

Juniors and families!

Kurt and Jake Robinson are listed on the Tennis Australia website to find a coach, Cardio Tennis, and Hot Shots: https://www.tennis.com.au/book/find-a-coach/subiaco-wa-6008/

In addition to Hot Shots, Jake is committed to hosting 2 dedicated kids' tournaments this upcoming season. The Committee has also allocated up to $2,000 to make family-friendly enhancements, like games and bean bags. Email us what you would like to see and we will try our best!

Where did our Past Presidents go?

Fear not, everyone! Our past presidents haven't vanished into thin air. They are currently resting safely in the storage area of the Members Pavilion, but they won’t be hiding in the dark for too long.

The past presidents were temporarily placed in storage while the wall that they were on was refreshed and reimagined with RKPTC heritage as the continued focus.  Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to honor our history in style!

Last updated 7 November 2026