2026 Ekka Singles Challenge Tournament

The Ekka Singles Challenge Tournament is a daytime event which will be played on the Exhibition Holiday, Wednesday, 12 August, from 8 a.m. to approx. 1 p.m.

For more information, check the INFO SHEET.

Note:  If play on 12 August is prevented or interrupted because of the weather, the tournament will be played or continued on the following Sunday morning, 16 August.  Entrants should ensure they are available for both mornings if necessary. 

Eligibility: Players are eligible to enter if they have a Tennis Australia Competitive Player Profile (linked to Universal Tennis Ratings) and, if a junior, are 13 years of age or older in 2026 (i.e. born 2013 or earlier). 

Format: Participation-style tournament (formats used that keep everybody playing irrespective of whether they win or lose).

Entries: Lodge entries on-line here.  

When players go to enter on-line, they are asked to log in using their Tennis Australia Competitive Player Profile log-in.  Players can check if they have a Tennis ID & Competitive Player Profile or they can create a Competitive Player Profile & Tennis ID & UTR link by going to:

https://www.tennis.com.au/compete/join-competitions/set-up-competitive-player-profile#get-started

Anybody who has a problem logging in, or entering events once logged in, should contact Tennis Australia via play@tennis.com.au or Ph 1800 752 983 to try and resolve the problem; but also lodge an entry by e-mail to tournaments@uqtc.org.au (providing name, DOB, gender, Tennis ID, contact e-mail & contact phone number).  Payment can be made by direct deposit into the Club’s bank account [Bank: Commonwealth; BSB: 06 4158; Account No.: 0090 0066; Account Name: University of Queensland Tennis Club].