With Wimbledon behind us and the U.S. Open still ahead, watching tennis is high on the agenda of any tennis lover. Seeing the stars play can motivate you to grab your tennis racket and join in. Why not incorporate this sport into your next vacation? The following luxury resorts offer all the amenities you could imagine, along with high-quality tennis courts. Many of them have resident coaches to help you improve your game.
The Breakers – Palm Beach, Florida
This resort has four hydroponic grass courts set within an oceanfront estate with private beach access. It also has clay and hard top courts. The courts are lit by LEDs for evening play, and you can enjoy shady comfort stations and a deck. The daily clinics and private lessons are led by USPTA/PTR-certified tennis professionals. There is also a full-service pro shop so that you can kit yourself out in style.
When you aren’t playing tennis, you can eat at upscale restaurants, shop at boutiques, or visit the oceanfront spa. Some guests wind down in the evening by watching tennis on TV and placing sports bets on matches. Sports betting is legal in many US states and has become very popular over the last few years.
La Manga Club – Spain
This is the largest sports and leisure destination in Europe. The Racquets Club is a prestigious tennis center with over 20 clay and hard courts. It has a renowned tennis academy. A team of expert coaches offers a wide range of academies for adults and children.
Set in the Murcia region, you can improve your game and enjoy views of the Mediterranean at the same time. You can stay at the Grand Hyatt hotel right at the center, which offers the highest standards of luxury. When you’re not on the courts, you can enjoy a fine dining experience or visit the Arabian-inspired spa for some relaxation.
The Grove – United Kingdom
This venue only has two tennis courts, but it’s on this list because Anna Darnell, Resort Leisure Director at The Grove, and LUX Tennis are working together to create luxury tennis holidays. The Grove is a luxury resort set in the English countryside that’s not far from London.
The team is going to invite renowned tennis players from across the country for exhibitions, tennis clinics, and private lessons. Ryan Brough, the Resident Tennis Director at The Grove, has been ranked in the top 10 in Great Britain.
With UK tourism and hospitality flourishing, you will need to book in advance to stay at The Grove. With its walled garden and beautiful pool with a sandy beach, it offers plenty to do besides playing tennis.
Curtain Bluff – Antigua
Curtain Bluff in Antigua is set on a rocky bluff, and you look down on two palm tree-lined beaches. It’s the perfect location for a vacation in the sun and has an outstanding tennis center. It has hard courts and three resident pro coaches. The hotel offers various tennis programs and lessons to improve your game. The coaches are very helpful and will work with guests of all ages. It also has annual tennis camps hosted by professional tennis players.
When you’re not playing tennis, you can make use of two pristine beaches and do a wide variety of watersports. The accommodation is luxurious, and you can enjoy special cuisine at one of the restaurants. It also has a fitness center and a sun terrace for basking in the sun.
Sani Resort – Greece
This resort juts out from mainland Greece into the Aegean Sea. As a guest at the resort, you have access to the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre with its eight courts. Jannik Sinner is one of the current tennis champions who is excelling, but no one will forget Nadal’s legendary tennis journey. The training and techniques offered here were designed by him. It includes mental strength training and physical performance.
The resort has various hotels, and you can choose to stay at a luxury boutique hotel or opt for a more affordable option. The largest hotel is surrounded by white-sand beaches. From watersports and mountain biking to being pampered in the spa, the whole family can have wonderful experiences at Sani Resort.