Australian Pat Rafter, winner of the 1997 U.S. Open and a Bermuda resident, has won this championship in 1997 and 1998. About 2,000 spectators a day, many of whom come from abroad especially for the occasion, turn up for these games. Bermuda may be small, but it has the highest per capita attendance in the world for tennis. Bermuda has eight BLTA-affiliated tennis clubs, including Pomander Gate, Port Royal, The Reefs, All Bermuda Tennis and Coral Island Beach and Tennis. Players participate in Winter League tennis from October to March or April.
Clubs host open tournaments throughout the year.
Top local players participate in this one. November is invitation tennis month, when overseas club players from countries such as the United States, Canada and England participate in games hosted by our clubs. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free. In addition to the Winter League, the Commercial League, consisting of players from local businesses and companies, plays games from April until September.