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2024 British Open (real tennis)


2024 British Open (real tennis)
17-26 November (men) 4–7 April (women)
45th (men)45th (women)
IRTPA (men)None (women)
24S / 12D (men)6S / 6D (women)
West Kensington, London, United Kingdom (men) Hayling Island, United Kingdom (women)
Queen's Club (men) Seacourt Tennis Club (women)
Camden Riviere
Claire Fahey
Camden Riviere / Tim Chisholm
Claire Fahey / Sarah Vigrass

The 2024 Real Tennis British Open, branded as the Sir John Ritblat Foundation British Open for sponsorship reasons, was the 45th edition of the British Open since it became an annual event in 1979. The men's event was held at the Queen's Club in London between November 17–26, 2024 and is being organised by the Tennis and Rackets Association. It was the last qualifying event for the 2025 Real Tennis World Championship, with John Lumley and Nick Howell already qualified to the Eliminators. The women's event was held at the Seacourt Tennis Club on Hayling Island between April 4–7, 2024. The men's draw was the fourth and final grand slam event of the year. It was the first time the event had matches scheduled on more than one court.

Incumbent World Champion Camden Riviere successfully defended his title, registering his seventh British Open victory. He defeated Nick Howell in the final. Howell made his first appearance at a British Open final, and won a set off Riviere for the first time in his career. Riviere also defended the men's doubles draw alongside Tim Chisholm. They beat Howell and Leon Smart in the final, the latter making his debut British Open Final appearance. The women's singles draw was won by incumbent World Champion Claire Fahey, her twelfth British Open singles victory. She also won the doubles draw with Sarah Vigrass, her ninth British Open doubles title.

Points were available for the IRTPA World Rankings and the IRTPA World Race, the latter forming the qualifying path for the 2025 Real Tennis World Championship. Ranking points are only available for the men's draws. The points available are shown in the table below.

DrawWinnerRunner upSemi FinalQuarter FinalRound of 16Round of 24
Men's Singles15570103806228311410380
Men's Doubles279018601116558186-

Amateur players are marked as (A)

Jamie Giddins was originally listed as third seed, playing in the third qualifier route. Upon his withdrawal, Zak Eadle was promoted to a seeded position.

Levi Gale withdrew prior to the start of the tournament. Will Flynn was promoted into the main draw as a lucky loser from the qualifiers.

Adam Dolman and James Acheson-Gray were due to play Zak Eadle and Craig Greenhalgh in the first round but withdrew prior to the start of the competition

Levi Gale was originally due to play with Lewis Williams as the sixth seed, but withdrew prior to the start of the main draw. Williams then partnered with Jonny Whitaker, but were replaced as sixth seeds by Freddie Bristowe and Adam Player

Note: all players are amateurs except Claire Fahey

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7
Final Qualifying Round
C Nicholls S Sullivan03
A Bryant R Hollington66
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6Column 7
Final Qualifying Round
S Lewis K Yamaguchi66
B Bidouze J Taylor10

Note: all players are amateurs except Claire Fahey

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