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10 Top Tennis Resorts and Camps

Ready to take your tennis game to the next level? Tennis has been an internationally beloved sport for well over a century. And for good reason: it delivers countless physical, mental and social benefits.

Whether you are playing competitively or recreationally with friends and family, tennis is an excellent form of exercise that can boost your level of fitness and reaction time, both on and off the court. Specifically, tennis can improve your cardiovascular health by increasing your aerobic capacities. Exercise like tennis can also support mental health in powerful physiological ways by releasing endorphins and reducing feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.¹

A tennis-oriented vacation at state-of-the-art facilities that also feature amenities like pools and spas can help you hone your skills, increase your mental stamina and become more confident on the court and in life. Many of these properties have also embraced pickleball, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn sport that mixes elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong.

Here are some of our favorite tennis-centered resorts and camps around the U.S. and beyond:

East Coast

IMG Academy - Bradenton, Florida

Originally established as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, this academy became famous for launching the careers of players like Maria Sharapova and Andre Agassi. The facility offers 33 outdoor hard courts, 18 outdoor green clay courts and four indoor hard courts.

Waterville Valley Tennis Center – Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

Boasting a rich tennis history since 1884, the Waterville Valley Tennis Center features 18 outdoor clay tennis courts and two indoor courts. Today, the Center offers world-class instruction for all ages and abilities, nestled amidst an incredible mountain setting.

Roy Barth Tennis Center – Kiawah Island, South Carolina

The Roy Barth Tennis Center offers programs with a variety of activities, instruction, services and tournaments. All instruction emphasizes foundational points to improve the game of players of skill levels. Facilities include 22 tennis courts, including ten new Har-Tru clay courts, all tucked into the resort’s stunning surroundings and bordered by fragrant oleander, rustling palmettos, swaying pampas grass and vibrant flowers. Pickleball lessons, clinics and social events are also available at the center.

The Wintergreen Tennis Academy – Wintergreen, Virginia

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Wintergreen Tennis Academy has ranked among the nation's top 50 tennis programs by Tennis Magazine for the past 18 years. Skills including doubles positioning and movement, mental toughness techniques, communication, racquet skills and aggressive play are taught. Facilities include 16 clay courts and three indoor deco-turf courts. The resort also features eight permanent outdoor pickleball courts and six temporary indoor pickleball courts with a dedicated certified instructor.

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West Coast

John Newcombe Tennis Ranch - New Braunfels, Texas

The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in the Texas Hill Country offers adult tennis camps for players of all levels. The all-inclusive adult program includes meals, clinics and entertainment. Their special “team-family-team” environment has the pros joining you for meals and leading you in nightly karaoke at their Aussie-style bar.

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa - Palm Desert, California

This resort is just down the road from the home of the BNP Paribas Open. Their tennis facility includes 15 hard courts, three clay courts, two grass courts, tennis pros and a schedule that includes clinics, round robins and competitive matches. The property also boasts eight new pickleball courts, complementing the launch of its pickleball program and dedicated professionals. First-timers as well as those seeking to improve existing skills will enjoy pickleball clinics and social events.

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The Broadmoor Tennis & Pickleball Club - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Broadmoor Tennis & Pickleball Club is a legendary tennis and pickleball destination that includes three cushioned hard courts, two Har-Tru courts and three dedicated pickleball courts. The Broadmoor's tennis camps feature intensive instruction, fast-paced drilling and supervised match play, complemented by brief lectures. The club’s jam-packed pickleball schedule offers drills, camps and events whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert.

International

Mouratoglou Academy - Biot-Sophia Antipolis, France

With over 320 days of sunshine a year, 33 tennis courts, four swimming pools, one high-end spa and more, the Mouratoglou Academy offers various tennis training programs, adapted to competitive tennis fitness training. Set in the French Riviera, the Academy offers camps for all skill levels to achieve their goals.

Rafa Nadal Academy - Manacor, Mallorca, Spain

Located in Rafael Nadal’s hometown, the academy incorporates the tennis champ’s unique training system, based on his years in the ATP circuit. The Rafa Nadal Sports Centre offers a large sports complex and state-of-the-art facilities including 26 tennis courts of different surfaces. With an ideal climate and environment, along with all of the cuisine, culture and recreational activities Mallorca has to offer, this program is situated for a memorable experience.

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita - Punta Mita, Mexico

With a prime location on the Pacific coast, the resort’s Tennis Centre is home to 14 courts, a full pro shop, locker facilities and a tennis program managed by Peter Burwash International (PBI). Enjoy daily lessons and clinics with PBI pros, singles or doubles matches, clinics, tournaments, socials, camps or tennis carnivals.

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