Pragnell Sponsors the Real Tennis World Doubles Championship 2026

By the Pragnell Editorial Team
(Published April 2026)

Pragnell is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the World Doubles Championship 2026 (WDC26), hosted at the historic Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club in Warwickshire. This prestigious sporting event brings together the world’s finest doubles players to compete at the highest level of real tennis, the original form of the game from which modern lawn tennis evolved.

Taking place from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th April 2026, the World Doubles Championship represents the pinnacle of doubles competition in a sport defined by heritage, precision and mastery.

Historic real tennis court at Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club in Warwickshire

About Real Tennis

Real tennis is the original indoor game that gave rise to modern tennis. Played on an enclosed court where walls, sloping roofs and galleries are all in play, it is a sport renowned for its tactical depth, technical skill and centuries-old traditions. Popularised in Britain during the Tudor period and long associated with royal and historic patronage, real tennis today remains an international sport played on a limited number of specialist courts worldwide.

The doubles format, showcased at the World Doubles Championship, is widely regarded as the most dynamic expression of the game, demanding exceptional teamwork, strategic awareness and complete command of the court.

About the World Doubles Championship

The World Doubles Championship is one of the most anticipated events in the international real tennis calendar. Open to the leading doubles pairs from around the world, the tournament features two best-of-nine-set semi-finals played across Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a nine-set final contested over Saturday and Sunday.

Alongside the championship matches, the programme includes a range of supporting events, including the Pragnell Championship Cup, a handicap doubles tournament, as well as an opening reception and a formal championship dinner, creating a full week of exceptional sport and hospitality.

"Pragnell is delighted to sponsor the Real Tennis World Doubles Championships at Moreton Morrell. United by shared values of heritage, precision, and the quiet mastery of craft, we look forward to a quintessentially British sporting showcase".

Charlie Pragnell

Exterior of Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club, built in 1905

About Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club

Set in the heart of rural Warwickshire, Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club is one of the most distinguished venues in the world of real tennis. Built in 1905 as part of the Moreton Hall estate, the court has long been celebrated for its elegant interior and outstanding viewing galleries, offering spectators a unique and immersive experience of the game.

The club remains a bastion of real tennis in Britain, dedicated to preserving the traditions of the sport while welcoming players and audiences from across the world. Its location, close to Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, provides a quintessentially British setting for this historic championship.

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Pragnell craftsmanship show through a selection of diamond tennis bracelets

A Shared Commitment to Heritage and Craft

Pragnell’s sponsorship of the World Doubles Championship reflects a shared appreciation for heritage, precision and craftsmanship. As a sixth-generation British family jeweller with over 170 years of history, Pragnell has a longstanding connection with institutions and events that celebrate skills refined over generations.

Through its continued support of distinguished British sporting events and cultural institutions, Pragnell champions excellence both on and off the court, with deep roots in Stratford-upon-Avon, where the business was founded and continues to thrive today.

United by these values, Pragnell is delighted to support a tournament that showcases one of Britain’s most historic sports at the very highest level.

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No. Real tennis is the original indoor form of the game from which modern lawn tennis developed. It is played on an enclosed court using walls and galleries as part of play, creating a more strategic and technically complex game.

The World Doubles Championship represents the highest level of doubles competition in real tennis, bringing together the world’s leading pairs to compete in an extended match format that showcases skill, teamwork and tactical mastery.

Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club is located in rural Warwickshire, close to Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, offering a historic and distinctly British setting for the championship.