Performance Development
Anti-doping
Tennis Ireland has adopted the Sport Ireland Anti-Doping Rules which are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code.
The policy of Tennis Ireland is that doping is contrary to the spirit of FAIR PLAY and all players have a responsibility to ensure that tennis is free of doping.
Find out all you need to know about Anti-Doping on the link below
Davis Cup
Davis Cup is now the world’s largest annual international team competition in sport.
Most recently Ireland competed against Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 31st Jan and 1st Feb in the World Group II Playoffs. Ireland won the tie 5-0, progressing to World Group II in September 2025.
Next Performance: Ireland vs China, P.R. in World Group II, September 2025.
Venue: Ireland – TBC
Check back for more information soon.
Team that faced Saudi Arabia in Jan/Feb 2025
Team Captain: Conor Niland
- Michael Agwi
- Osgar O’Hoisin
- Ammar Elamin
- Freddy Murray
- David O’Hare
Billie Jean King Cup
The Billie Jean King Cup (formerly known as Federation Cup (1963-1955) and Fed Cup (1995-2020) was launched in 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Tennis Federation. It is now the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport.
In 2024 Ireland competed in Europe/Africa Group III in Chisinau, Moldova. Ireland finished third in the group out of 11 nations which saw only one nation being promoted to Europe Group II for 2025.
Next performance: Europe Group III in 2025 – Venue: Chisinau Tennis Arena, Moldova
Dates: 16th – 22nd June 2025
Check back again soon for the team announcement!
2024 TEAM
Team Captain: John McGahon
- Celine Simunyu
- Sarah Hawkshaw
- Sinéad Lohan
- Olwyn Ryan-Bovey
- Shauna Heffernan
Team Ireland Programme
In 2020, Tennis Ireland launched the Team Ireland Programme with the support of Sport Ireland to provide funding and assistance for Irish Tennis Players in their professional careers.
The Team Ireland Tennis Programme provides ringfenced funding and non-financial support to assist Irish Tennis Players, both male and female, based on achievement of specific performance benchmarks.
The objective of this support is to help our leading players offset some of the costs associated with equipment, training, and the necessity for regular international travel (at both junior and at professional level) so they can compete at the highest level possible.
The Team Ireland programme is governed by a committee which was specifically established to oversee the operation of the scheme and to consider applications received.
Under the scheme there are 4 Tiers, including a tier for Wheelchair athletes and a Bridging Tier for players who are transitioning from Junior to Pro tennis or from College to Pro tennis. Players are invited to apply for funding once they meet the criteria as per the application guidelines.
2025 Guidelines and Application Form
Team Ireland Programme Guidelines 2025
Team Ireland Application Form March 2025
Applications must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 5.00pm Friday 4th April.
All applications must be submitted with proof of completion of the WADA ADEL Anti-Doping course. To register and enrol on the Anti-Doping WADA ADEL International Athletes course click here: https://adel.wada-ama.org/learn
2024 Recipients
The following players were awarded funding for 2024:
- Michael Agwi
- Celine Simunyu
- Garreth Greene
Tennis Ireland would like to thank Sport Ireland for their continued support for the Team Ireland Programme.
2025 World University Games
The 2025 FISU World University Games is due to take place in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany from 16th – 27th July 2025.
Tennis events include singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The number of players nominated by Tennis Ireland will be determined by the selection criteria outlined in the document below:
Tennis Ireland_World University Games Nomination and Selection Policy 2025
A maximum of two players (male and/or female) will be nominated for selection on Monday 28th April, provided they meet the criteria. Final selection is carried out by the Student Sport Ireland.
