The Tennis Trade Ralph Asciak Rainbow Mixed Doubles Tournament 2026 returns this September, giving players the chance to enjoy three weeks of evening tennis in a social but competitive format.
The tournament is built around one simple idea: choose your mixed doubles partner, make sure you are both of the same playing level, and take your place in the draw.
Unlike team events, there are no captains and no team selection process.
Players apply directly as a mixed doubles pair, with both partners required to be of the same standard. This creates balanced matches from the start and keeps the focus on the partnership on court.
The tournament will be played on a round-robin basis across five groups, with prizes awarded to the first- and second-placed pairs in each group.
Matches will be scheduled on selected dates between 14 September and 1 October, with playing times at either 7:00pm or 8:30pm.
Players will normally compete once or twice per week across four scheduled dates.
The tournament dates are:
14, 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
21, 22, 23 and 24 September 2026
28, 29 and 30 September 2026
1 October 2026
Backup dates for encounters postponed by rain are 5, 6, 7 and 8 October 2026.
No matches will be scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
The tournament is open to:
The entry fee is €15 per player, with court lighting included.
Matches will be played over two sets, with a tie-break at 6–6.
If the match reaches one set all, a super tie-break to 10 points will decide the result.
At the second deuce, a deciding point will be played, with men serving to men and women serving to women.
The points system will reward both straight-set wins and closely contested matches:
Players must enter with a selected mixed doubles partner of the same playing level.
Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Registration is available online, or applications may be submitted at the Marsa Sports Club Reception.
For further information, contact:
Jacqueline Ainsworth: 9930 3390
Pierina Holmin: 9972 5508
Email: tennis@marsasportsclub.com
Now is the time to choose your partner, settle on your pairing and get ready for three weeks of mixed doubles under the lights.