Cardiff Metropolitan University has welcomed the news that the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has continued its investment in British university tennis and padel, increasing its support to £1.6 million and reaffirming the important role universities play within the sport's national pathway. The announcement is particularly welcome at Cardiff Met, where investment from the LTA and Tennis Wales has helped strengthen the university's tennis workforce and create a more sustainable

Cardiff Metropolitan University Tennis is proud to celebrate a significant milestone for both player-coach Megan Davies and the University's rapidly developing performance tennis programme, following her appearance at the prestigious Lexus Wrexham Open W100. Photo credit James Baylis (C) Competing in one of the highest-level professional tournaments staged in the UK outside of the grass-court season, Davies was awarded the opportunity to test herself against world-ranked oppo

Tennis Wales and Cardiff Met athlete Archie Gray fulfilled a lifelong ambition this week as he competed in the Junior Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles Championships, taking another significant step in his development on one of tennis’ biggest stages. Gray, who trains as part of the Tennis Wales and Cardiff Met joint 14+ National Training Programme, partnered fellow Briton Harrison McElnea in the prestigious junior event at the All England Club. The pair faced a tough opening-round cha

Cardiff Met Tennis will deliver a series of summer tennis camps across Cyncoed Campus and Llandaff Fields this summer, offering junior players the chance to learn, improve and enjoy the game in a fun and supportive environment. BOOK NOW The camps are open to players of all ages and abilities, from those picking up a racket for the first time to more experienced juniors looking to develop their skills and gain more match-play experience. Led by qualified and experienced coache

South Wales is celebrating a landmark moment after both its U18 Boys’ and Girls’ County Cup teams produced outstanding performances, achievements that highlight the growing strength of Welsh tennis and the positive influence of the Cardiff Met and Tennis Wales 14+ National Performance Programme. The Boys’ U18 South Wales team made county history, winning their County Cup Division 1 for the first time at this age group. Seven of the nine players are currently accessing weekly

Cardiff Met’s emerging wheelchair tennis star Lilly Folland delivered a historic and unforgettable debut at the 2026 BUCS National Championships, becoming the first Cardiff Met student ever to win a national BUCS wheelchair tennis title. In her first year at the university and first appearance at the event, Folland dominated both the singles and doubles competitions, firmly establishing herself as one of the standout young athletes in British university wheelchair tennis. Her

Cardiff Metropolitan University has been awarded the Excellence Award in the University of the Year category at the 2025 LTA Tennis Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to university and community tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association is the national governing body of tennis in Great Britain, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The award was presented during the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne International, where representatives from Cardiff Met were invited for an