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World Doubles Championship (Real Tennis) at Chicago

Update Dec 25, 2024
Published Feb 21, 2024

The Racquet Club of Chicago will be hosting the World Doubles Championship from April 24th - 28th, 2024.

This event is the culmination of an outstanding renaissance of Real Tennis in our city. After enjoying over 20 years of active play after the club's founding in 1922, the Tennis court went out of use during the Second World War until its restoration in 2012. Since then, Chicago has resumed its place as an enthusiastic member of the Tennis community.

We are honoured that Chicago has been selected to host this event, and we are looking forward to welcoming members from far and wide to our club. If you wish to learn more about attending the event, please submit an email of inquiry to mari@racquetclubchicago.org to learn more about ticket availability or opportunities to subscribe to a patron package.

We look forward to hosting an outstanding week of athletic competition and sportsmanship, camaraderie, and fun.

Warm regards,

The 2024 World Doubles Championship Committee

Tournament Schedule

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 24

4:30 pm

Semifinal

Steve Virgona & John Lumley v. Rob Fahey & Nick Howell

Opening Four Sets (Best of Nine)

To Follow

(~6:30 pm)

Semifinal

Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm v. Ben Taylor-Matthews & Bryn Sayers

Opening Four Sets (Best of Nine)

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Opening Cocktail Party, Player’s Lounge

Thursday, April 25

4:30 pm

Semifinal

Steve Virgona & John Lumley v. Rob Fahey & Nick Howell

Remaining Sets

To Follow

(~6:30 pm)

Semifinal

Camden Riviere & Tim Chisholm v. Ben Taylor-Matthews & Bryn Sayers

Remaining Sets

8:00 pm

Thursday Night Buffet, Main Dining Room

Friday, April 26

No matches

Saturday, April 27

2:00 pm

World Championship Final

Opening Four Sets (Best of Nine)

7:00 pm

World Championship Dinner (Black Tie), Main Dining Room

Sunday, April 28

11:00 am-1:00 pm

Racquet Club Traditional Brunch

1:30 pm

World Championship Final

Remaining Sets

To Follow

Presentation of the World Doubles Championship Trophy

Event Pricing

Match Tickets

Semifinals Daily Ticket (Wednesday or Thursday), $175

Finals Daily Ticket (Saturday or Sunday), $225.

Social Events

Opening Cocktails (Wednesday), $125.

Racquet Club Buffet (Thursday, *including wine), $175.

World Doubles Championship Tournament Dinner (Saturday, black tie, *including wine), $250.

Racquet Club Traditional Brunch (Sunday), $85.

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