KNLTB
The Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB) is the proud umbrella organization for tennis, padel—and now even pickleball—in the Netherlands. Founded in 1899, the KNLTB has grown into one of the country’s largest and most dynamic sports federations.
From July 1, 2020, the KNLTB assumed official responsibility for organizing, promoting, and developing padel across the Netherlands and starting January 2025, it expanded its reach further by embracing pickleball as well
Every year, more than 1 million people step onto tennis or padel courts in the Netherlands. Over 650,000 of them belong to one of approximately 1,600 affiliated clubs—and all are supported by an association fueled by a youthful, service-oriented mindset with over 100 dedicated staff working from the National Tennis Centre in Amstelveen.
At its core, the KNLTB is committed to building a strong racquet-sport community—for fans in the stands, coaches at clubs, competitive and recreational players, volunteers, club administrators, and sports entrepreneurs alike. Whether you’re just discovering your first serve or aiming for national championships, the KNLTB is here to support your journey every step of the way
DIRECTOR OF STMS CoE
Babette Pluim, MD, MPH, PhD, is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Chief Medical Adviser of the Royal Netherlands Lawn Tennis Association. She is Team Physician of the Dutch Davis Cup and Fed Cup teams and Tournament Physician at the ATP and WTA tournaments in ́s Hertogenbosch and Rotterdam (the Netherlands). Dr Pluim is Deputy Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a member of the ITF Sport Science and Medicine Commission and served for 8 years on the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee. In 2015, she served as member of the IOC expert panel on the Saturated Sports Calendar. Dr. Pluim has written more than 70 peer- reviewed publications, has a PhD thesis on “The Athlete’s Heart” and a Masters in Public Health. She is author of the book ‘From Breakpoint to Advantage: a Practical Guide for Optimal Tennis Health and Performance’ with Marc Safran. In 2009 the Dutch edition was published, entitled ‘Ace or Brace – a Handbook for Healthy Tennis’.
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OPEN-ACCESS TENNIS MEDICINE RESOURCES FROM KNLTB
International Tennis Federation (ITF), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Expert Group Statement on Nutrition in High-Performance Tennis. Current Evidence to Inform Practical Recommendations and Guide Future Research
