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Tennis at UEL
Develop your tennis alongside your studies at UEL. Join a competitive programme that has attracted Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranked players from the UK and around the world.
Develop your game with coaching and performance support designed to help you progress on and off the court.
Why UEL tennis?
UEL's tennis teams include Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranked players from the UK and around the world.
Compete at a high level: Our men's team competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National League, while our women's team competes in BUCS South A.
Build on a strong track record: UEL players have regularly won medals at the BUCS Championships, including two gold medals in 2012. Anna Fitzpatrick also represented Great Britain at the World University Games in 2013.
Develop beyond playing: Build coaching skills and gain experience supporting tennis in the local community.
UEL named 'University of the Year' for tennis
Discover how UEL's approach to talent development and widening participation in tennis earned recognition at the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Essex Awards.
Read about UEL's tennis awardThe Performance Programme
- Tennis coaching: Regular coaching support through the tennis programme.
- Physiotherapy and sports massage: Support for your training and recovery.
- Strength and conditioning: Specialist training and access to strength and conditioning facilities.
- Recovery support: Active recovery and yoga sessions.
- Sports science: Support in nutrition, psychology, physiology and biomechanics.
- Performance development: Lifestyle and performance workshops.
- Gym access: Access to TeamUEL Leisure and Gym.
- Sports scholarship: Eligible athletes can apply for financial and performance support through UEL's Sports Scholarship.
Meet our tennis teams
Women's Team
- Alicia Hancock
- Thais Castiglioni
- Grammatiki Kampouri
- Ileana Iancu
- Iman Garshong
- Aleksandra Draganova
- Soumeya Anane
- Vanessa Vasilache
- Naomi Jackson
Men's Team
- Simeon Daniel
- Jude Bankes
- Andreas Tzelis
- Simonas Zukaukas
- Emmanuel Oni
- James Markiewicz
- Paolo Col
- Steven Zahui
- Alex Smith
- Arum Akom
- Enzo Douillac
For me, coming to UEL was the best decision because I found the perfect balance between sport and study, whilst being challenged on a daily basis."
Marie Prulhiere,
Tennis club
Find out more about sport at UEL
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Roll of Honour
UEL has a rich history on the international sporting stage, with our sports scholars representing their country at various high-profile events.
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Join a Sports Club at UEL. Keep fit and healthy, create new friendships, enhance your CV, represent the University of East London and have fun!
