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Are you training to become the next Serena Williams or Rafael Nadal? Whether you prefer playing tennis on grass or clay courts, a private club or a more casual environment, Hong Kong has no shortage of great tennis training grounds. When the sun is out, why not shake the dust off your racket and head to one of these locations to practice your swing?
Encircled by trees, the tennis centre court in Victoria Park, enclosed with spectator seating for over 3,000 people, is often used to host international tennis tournaments such as the Hong Kong Open and the Hong Kong Tennis Classic. Nestled between a swimming pool, a bowling green, football pitches, and a remote-control boat pool, you’ll be surrounded by a plethora of things to see and do, but don’t let that distract you from hitting that perfect serve.
Victoria Park, Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2890 58240
With eight indoor courts and two outdoor courts, the Ladies’ Recreation Club has some of the best facilities for tennis players in Hong Kong. Members can book any of the courts for free before 6 pm, and for $84 after. If you’re not an existing member, however, you can only play at the LRC only when accompanied by a member with a guest fee of $90.
The Ladies’ Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels | (+852) 3199 3500
The Hong Kong Football Club is home to six floodlit outdoor tennis courts where you can compete against your friends and practise your backhands and forehands. If you join the HKFC’s Tennis Society, you can even receive private or group coaching from the club’s in-house tennis coaches and participate in its various friendly competitions each week. HKFC also has a range of active junior tennis programmes.
Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley | (+852) 2830 9500
The six seaside tennis courts at The American Club beckon with their epic ocean views of Tai Tam. If you want to practise your game solo, you can rent ball machines at any of the club’s six tennis courts. If you need some hands-on guidance, you can take lessons conducted by full-time professionals who were trained at the world-class Peter Burwash International teaching programme. The club also offers a wide array of tennis programmes, including tournaments for all levels and ages, matches, social mixers, leagues, cardio tennis, and more.
The American Club Hong Kong, 28 Tai Tam Road, Tai Tam | (+852) 2842 7400
Owned by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Beas River Clubhouse draws guests in search of improved fitness, consistency, and a better overall game. The clubhouse’s tennis facility features four astroturf tennis courts, with resident coaches on hand for group or private classes. This club is perfect for those looking to work up a sweat during a few leisurely games with their friends or a tennis league match.
Beas River Country Club, Lot 922 in DD94, Sheung Shui | (+852) 2966 1852
Boasting a total of 11 tennis courts, it’s relatively easy to book a court at the Discovery Bay Recreation Club. Members can book a court starting from $32 during off-peak hours, and for $75 after 5 pm. While you might not be able to bring friends to play (clubhouse facilities are for members only), it is a good place to start teaching the discipline to your kids—either by hiring the help of the club’s professional coaches, or through a variety of fun tennis events.
Discovery Bay Recreation Club, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island | (+852) 2987 7381
With 62 years of history, the well-established Hong Kong Country Club provides both quality and quantity to its members. You can take your pick from its comprehensive selection of tennis accessories, then head on over to one of its seven fully lit outdoor courts, which are divided into three soft courts and four hard courts, offering members year-round playing regardless of the weather. Whether you want some casual play or to gain a competitive edge, the Hong Kong Country Club ensures members can achieve their goals by providing both professional tennis courses and more casual tennis mixer events.
Hong Kong Country Club, 188 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Deep Water Bay | (+852) 2870 6500
Tucked away in Sai Kung, the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy affords players the luxury of playing their favourite sport whilst surrounded by a swathe of scenic countryside. Alternatively, if you prefer to play indoors, it houses an indoor court for both training and social games. Your kids can also get an early start on the sport with the two mini tennis courts, plus the array of professional coaches that promise world-class training.
Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy, 81 Tai Chung Hau, Sai Kung | (+852) 3187 8900
Boasting one of the largest tennis-playing facilities in Hong Kong, the ATA Hong Kong Tennis Centre is home to 17 outdoor hard courts and two practice walls, making it perfect for professional training outside of a club environment. It offers numerous programmes such as different levels of junior classes, elite ladies social, private lessons, as well as holiday camps, providing both social and professional opportunities for the public. A myriad of other programmes are available at ATA’s other locations across Hong Kong.
Australasia Tennis Hong Kong Tennis Centre, 133 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Happy Valley | (+852) 9104 7839
Recognised by both the International Tennis Federation and the Asian Tennis Federation, the Hong Kong China Tennis Association guarantees tennis players an ideal playing environment at its tennis centre. Players training under HKCTA get access to all of the organisation’s eight courts, while non-HKCTA players are eligible to use the two courts set aside for the public at certain times during the week. Those interested can choose between tennis and practice courts, as well as courts with or without floodlighting. Meanwhile, players looking to train professionally can check out the HKCTA website to see which programmes suit their needs.
HKCTA Tennis Centre, Kowloon Tsai Park, 13 Inverness Road, Kowloon Tsai | (+852) 2338 7748
A publicly accessible seaside sports ground, Tsing Yi Park offers athletes the opportunity to play tennis with a coastal view as their backdrop. Seven outdoor tennis courts are available for public use from as early as 7 am all the way till 11 pm. With its location situated farther out from city centre, players who visit Tsing Yi Park will typically encounter a quieter environment for playing tennis compared to other major LCSD parks.
Tsing Yi Park, 60 Tsing King Road, Tsing Yi | (+852) 2435 0533
First published on 22 March 2019. Written by Sarah Moran. Last updated by Punita Chan.
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