Although the origins of tennis are not clear, many experts believed that tennis, then called lawn tennis, was invented in 1873 by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, a British army officer. Although Wingfield claimed that he modeled the game after an ancient Greek game, many authorities believed that he adapted the principles of the popular English games of court tennis, squash racquets, and badminton for outdoor play. Early players preferred to call Wingfield's game tennis-on-the-lawn, or lawn tennis. The game was introduced to Bermuda in 1873, and from Bermuda was brought to the United States by Mary Ewing Outerbridge of Staten Island, New York. The first game of lawn tennis in the United States was probably played in 1874 on the grounds of the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club.

Nowadays tennis is not just a simple sport, but an international event. Through the many tournaments around the world,the sport is watched by millions of people.

SRC boasts the best grass courts in Singapore. Our unique location and facilities cater to both the social and competitive needs of a budding section of young and seasoned tennis players (ladies and gentlemen). We host regular social activities, including the annual Grass Court Challenge, on the Padang. We currently play at B, C and D levels (singles and doubles) in the Singapore Tennis Association's calendar of inter-club events. SRC is the holder of the 2006 Padang Shield and the Inter-Club Doubles League title.

Convenor: Mr Ang Hock Chai

For more information about joining the Tennis Section, please contact Asrul at 6595-0513 or email at asrul.sports@src.org.sg

For more information on Tennis Coaching for Kids and Adults,

please contact Masran at 6595-0563 or email at masran.sports@src.org.sg