Europe offers a lot for us tennis nerds, overall it’s a very diverse range of destinations but they all combine natural beauty with exceptional tennis facilities. So which are the best tennis travel locations in Europe? Wether you prefer the sunny Mediterranean or the classic, picturesque countryside of Tuscany, there’s always a top tennis location near. Read more below to see our top 5 tennis locations around Europe. There are many locations to choose from, both for beginners and more experienced tennis players, however we have narrowed it down a bit to just five. These are the best five tennis …
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Thailand has some of the world’s most picturesque tennis court locations for fusing exercise with spectacular natural beauty. Here are the most scenic tennis locations in Thailand. The Most Scenic Tennis Locations in Thailand Imagine participating in your favorite sport while admiring beautiful vegetation, overlooking tranquil beaches, or in breathtaking mountain ranges. In this post, we’ll look at some of Thailand’s most stunning tennis courts, which offer a top-notch playing experience and a visual feast. Thailand is well known for its varied landscapes, which range from crowded metropolises to peaceful beaches and imposing mountains. Visitors to this lovely nation can …
The most impressive tennis facility that I’ve ever been to is the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain. It’s like Disneyland for tennis fans. I came to Mallorca to visit the beautiful Mallorca Country Club, but you can’t be a tennis nerd, go to Mallorca and NOT visit the Rafa Nadal Academy. So on short notice I got in touch with media director Antonio Arenas, drove across the island and got a tour of the spectacular academy. There is really no other word to describe it. The Rafa Nadal Academy has everything for a tennis fan. For the ambitious player, …
I get many emails and comments asking about recommended tennis vacations. This can mean just travelling to a beautiful tennis club or for the more ambitious players, to an academy. There are loads of tennis vacations on offer around the world and I will feature some interesting options on Tennisnerd. I personally love travelling in the name of tennis, wheather it’s going to an ATP Tournament, visiting some beautiful clubs and courts or spending time at a tennis academy. Here I am keen to hear from you. Do you have any experience from tennis vacations or tournaments you have visited? …
Tennis venues aren’t all the same. They offer different experiences for the eager spectators that swarm to them, and for the tennis players too. To understand which ones may be worth travelling to, here are some of the world’s best tennis venues. Court King Rainier III, Monte Carlo Monte Carlo has always been seen as an impressive place and it surely attracts the crowds to Court King Rainier III at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Its history goes back to 1893 as the first tennis club to open in Monaco. The club expands its seating during events to accommodate thousands …
I have just uploaded the highlights of the Malta Open final (see below) and thought I would write something about playing tennis in Malta. There are plenty of locations and clubs for playing tennis in Malta. Sadly, there are only two clay courts (Marsa Sports Club) and not any Plexipave courts (mainly cement). But they are usually relatively cheap to play on and the weather is very stable with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Let’s look at the various places to play tennis in Malta. Tennis Courts in Malta The largest tennis club in Malta is Marsa …
The Senior Masters Cup in Marbella is an exhibition-style tournament played over a weekend. I was there to capture some highlights. The 2019 edition of the Senior Masters Cup included players that are just about “senior” and two that are not even retired. Three Spanish stars were there: Tommy Robredo, Feliciano Lopez and David Ferrer. They were joined by German former world number two, Tommy Haas. The format of the Senior Masters Cup is that they play two semi-finals on Friday and a third place match and final on Saturday. They played two normal sets and one match tie-breaker. The …
A visit to Good to Great Academy
Good to Great Academy is one of the top tennis academies in the world. I was lucky to visit their new home outside Stockholm to meet with the founders. Good to Great Academy was founded by former world-class players and Nicklas Kulti, Magnus Norman and Mikael Tillstrom in 2012. They have since then worked with players such as Stan Wawrinka, Rebecca Peterson, and Grigor Dimitrov to name a few. Last year they opened the doors to Catella Arena, a giant new sports complex and meeting point for tennis and padel enthusiasts. That is also where they hold their tennis academy …
Yesterday I spent a whole day at the Laver Cup in Geneva. I got to play on the practice courts, try the new Laver Cup Pro Staff and watch some great tennis. The reason I got to spend an amazing day at the Laver Cup is thanks to Wilson tennis. They invited me a week ago to meet them in Geneva and how could I say no to that? The day started with a hit on the Laver Cup practice court. Wilson had gathered a small team of representatives from various regions and we all got to try the Laver …
We got a guest post from Stan Boone who wanted to contribute his experience about getting a ticket for Wimbledon. Unless you have been there it might be good to know how to navigate the Wimbledon queue. If you want to watch a match at Wimbledon, there are four ways to get a ticket. The most common of them is through the Wimbledon Queue. Or you can be born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or achieve sporting greatness, and can sit in, or be invited to, the Royal Box. You can become a Russian oligarch or successfully rob …