Author: Paul's Matchpoint Tennis Coaching, Dulwich

Paul Horton is an LTA qualified coach & has gained his teaching experience from delivering many of the latest LTA Tennis programmes.

He is a good all-round sportsman. He finds it rewarding to work with a range of abilities and seeing players improve, reach their goals and enjoy the game of Tennis. He believes that it is never too late to learn and experience this rewarding sport. Please do not hesitate to contact Paul for all your coaching enquiries!

Phone Tennis Coach Paul: 07796536861 or
email him: matchpoint.tennis@outlook.com

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Adult Tennis Coaching Programme

Beginner and Improver Tennis Courses Starting April 2026

New Adult Tennis Classes at Dulwich College Sports Club in Dulwich

Adult Tennis Classes Start Saturday 18th April 2026 at Dulwich College Sports Club with Paul’s Matchpoint Tennis Coaching. Complete beginner? Or perhaps you’re a little out of practice?

Tennis Xpress is all about meeting other players and having fun while getting to grips with the basics – and is a great way to get yourself out on court. Aimed at adults who are either new to the game or a little rusty, in each weekly session we’ll help you gently build your skills to get you playing like a pro in no time. Taught by an LTA Accredited coach, the course will have you ready to serve, rally and score – setting you up with the skills to start playing tennis on a regular basis, whether that’s down the park with your friends or heading out to your first competition.

Beginners Saturday 10-11am 6 weeks Start 18th April.
Improvers Saturday 11-12 pm 6 weeks 18th April
Beginners Saturday 1-2 pm 7 weeks 6th June
Improvers Saturday 12-1pm 7 weeks 6th June
Mixed ability adults class Sunday 9-10.30am 6 weeks 19th April
Mixed ability adults class Wednesday 6-7.30pm 6 weeks 22nd April.


Click here to view details about the course and to make your booking via Eventbrite.

https://DulwichCollegeSportCentreTennis.eventbrite.com

Special Tennis Racket Offer for New Members

Get 10% off the new Karakal Pro and Lite Tennis Rackets when you sign up and join a new tennis class. For the latest offers, email: matchpoint.tennis@outlookcom

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Adult Tennis Coaching Programme Tennis World News Stories

Jamie Murray retires from tennis

There will be many that will miss Jamie Murray’s- brother of Andy- departure from the tennis scene. He was the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles champion with Jelena Jankovic, in 2007- a feat not achieved by a British person in 20 years! His brother, Andy went on to win the Men’s singles final in 2013. Jamie had been competing in tennis for 36 years! Well done Jamie. What an excellent career and a well deserved rest!

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Tennis Product News

Karakal Tennis Rackets: Power and Stability for All Levels

In tennis product news, Karakal have released the new Graphite Pro and Graphite Lite tennis rackets. Below is the new Karakal Graphite Pro 280 tennis racket suitable for pro players.

The Karakal Graphite Pro 280 is the heavier of our two graphite tennis frame weighted more for pro players.

The artwork on the Graphite Pro 280 has been designed to compliment the other rackets in the Karakal range, it has classic look with a splash of colour. Weighing 280 grams this racket is constructed with Fast Fibre Nano Graphite Gel, giving it an incredibly stable feel. The frame design allows impacts to be dispersed over the entire frame for a smoother playing experience and also encourages fast strokes for spin and power.

This is an excellent racket for game improving players.
https://karakal.com/products/karakal-graphite-pro-280-tennis-racket

The Karakal Graphite Lite 260 below is an excellent racket for game improving players as shown below.

The Graphite Lite 260 is constructed with 100% Fast Fibre Nano Graphite Gel, the 260 gram frame weight also encourages fast strokes for spin and power and gives an incredibly stable feel by absorbing and dispersing the impact over the entire frame for a smoother playing experience.

Simple artwork and a splash of colour gives the arakal Graphite Lite 260 striking appearance. Excellent racket for game improving players.

  • 645gms sq cms headsize
  • 260gms Frame Weight
  • 340mm Balance Point
  • Twin Taper Frame 23/25/23
  • 25-27kg String Tension

This is an excellent racket for beginners and improver players
https://karakal.com/products/karakal-graphite-lite-260-tennis-racket