The National Tennis Centre in Roehampton played host to a celebration of passion, perseverance, and people power in British tennis, as the 2025 LTA Tennis Awards marked its 10th anniversary with a ceremony brimming with emotion and inspiration.
The leafy Roehampton venue—often considered the heart of British tennis—was a fitting backdrop for a night dedicated to honouring those who have made outstanding contributions to the game, from grassroots volunteers and community champions to elite performers and rising stars.
Also there to present the winners with their trophies was a host of familiar faces, including broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald and tennis icon Sue Barker, adding a touch of celebrity sparkle to an already emotional and inspiring evening.
A Night of Emotion and Achievement
One of the most powerful moments came when 21-year-old David Nana from Ilford was named Young Person of the Year. A medical student and Vice President of King’s College London Tennis Club, Nana has completely transformed the university’s tennis offering. Under his leadership, the club grew its membership by 66% and was named the 2023/24 British University and Colleges Sports Club of the Year.
“Tennis is a sport that has given me so much,” Nana said. “I never dreamed that I would even be here, shaking hands with Sue Barker. It’s crazy.”
Although he once thought his playing days were behind him, Nana decided to give back to the sport during his time at university. Now, the club runs four sessions a week with student coaches and hosts year-round events designed to be accessible to complete beginners. “We try to target every aspect of tennis from a grassroots level,” he said. “A lot of my dream was to get more people involved and give back to the community.”
Among the evening’s most moving tributes was the award for Senior Female Player of the Year, which went to 75-year-old Marjory Love from Renfrewshire. After an extraordinary year that saw her crowned World Champion in singles and finish as world number one in the 75+ age group, Love was clearly overwhelmed by the honour.
“I’m very honoured to get this award, it’s just overwhelming,” she said. “To be in such elite company tonight is just amazing.”
Love also helped lead Great Britain to gold in the World Team Championships and finished the year ranked world number two in doubles. “It’s just been an overwhelming time, to be honest. I couldn’t quite believe it.”
Meanwhile, Nick Adams was recognised as Senior Male Player of the Year after helping Great Britain secure a silver medal at the ITF Masters World Team Championships. His commitment to competing at a high level and to Masters tennis earned him top national honours.
In the coaching category, Joe Adams of Sussex took home Coach of the Year, praised for his inspirational work developing players and expanding opportunities for local athletes across all levels.
In the grassroots category, Polam Hall School in Durham & Cleveland was awarded School of the Year, with its tennis lead Lucy Scott describing the win as “absolutely blown away.” The school has woven tennis into daily life, ensuring all pupils—many of whom had never held a racket before—get the chance to play.
Alexandra Park in Sussex scooped Park of the Year for becoming a model of accessible public tennis, offering free coaching and drawing in hundreds of new players from all walks of life.
Meanwhile, Jack Askew from Northumberland won Official of the Year, having officiated over 100 matches last year while mentoring new officials and promoting a culture of fairness and respect on court.
Inclusivity was a standout theme of the evening. South Devon Tennis Centre was recognised with the Lexus Game Changer Award for their groundbreaking efforts to support players with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. Their inclusive model has set a benchmark for tennis clubs across the UK.
Portsmouth Tennis Centre earned the Tennis Opened Up Award for its extensive work in welcoming underrepresented groups into the game and expanding community outreach in Hampshire.
The awards also reflected the growing popularity of padel. Aimee Gibson was named Female Padel Player of the Year, recognised for her stellar season on the court and her efforts to inspire more women and girls to take up the sport, while Christian Medina Murphy won the Male Padel Player of the Year honour.
Roehampton: The Beating Heart of British Tennis
Hosting the ceremony in Roehampton carried symbolic weight. The National Tennis Centre is not only a high-performance base but a hub for coaching, innovation and community engagement. By having the awards there, the LTA is making the connection between elite tennis and the grassroots structures that sustain it explicit.
LTA President Sandi Procter summed up the evening: “The ceremony is a celebration of the people that make our sport so special. The dedication of all the winners—and the runners-up too—is unbelievable.”
With more than 2,000 nominations across 25 categories, the 2025 LTA Tennis Awards captured the spirit and diversity of British tennis today—reminding us that the future of the sport lies in passionate hands across every borough, club and school.
Full List of 2025 LTA Tennis Awards National Winners
- School of the Year: Polam Hall School (Durham & Cleveland)
- Young Person of the Year: David Nana (Middlesex)
- University of the Year: Loughborough University (Leicestershire)
- Park of the Year: Alexandra Park (Sussex)
- Tennis Opened Up Award: Portsmouth Tennis Centre (Hampshire & IOW)
- Competition of the Year: East Cheshire Winter Tennis League (Cheshire)
- Official of the Year: Jack Askew (Northumberland)
- Female Player of the Year: Katie Boulter
- Male Player of the Year: Jack Draper
- Doubles Player of the Year: Henry Patten
- Wheelchair Player of the Year: Alfie Hewett
- Boys Player of the Year: Charlie Robertson
- Girls Player of the Year: Mika Stojsavljevic
- Junior Wheelchair Player of the Year: Ruben Harris
- Senior Female Player of the Year: Marjory Love (Scotland)
- Senior Male Player of the Year: Nick Adams
- Female Padel Player of the Year: Aimee Gibson
- Male Padel Player of the Year: Christian Medina Murphy
- Club of the Year: Marlborough Tennis Club (Wiltshire)
- Performance Coach of the Year: Ben Reeves (Sussex)
- Coach of the Year: Joe Adams (Sussex)
- Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year Award: Jane Collins (Essex)
- Lexus Game Changer Award: South Devon Tennis Centre (Devon)
- LTA President’s Award: Kay Gilbert (Wiltshire)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Hilda Moore (Wiltshire)
