Game, set, see if you can guess what the best cities and states for tennis players in America are.
When I played tennis in high school, I mostly did it so I could miss classes during tournaments and have another patch to add to my letterman jacket. Having qualifications on that jacket was a big deal, and prior to tennis I only had patches for debate and cross country, which I felt made me pretty lame. So tennis it was. I wasn’t necessarily bad at it, but I wasn’t the best player and I think it’s mostly just because I kept injuring myself during matches. Serving hurt my shoulder, and the quick movements hurt both my hip and my ankles. Tennis is not for the weak. That being said, I don’t really know if I was taught how to move properly. It takes special skill to be able to move quickly without causing injury to yourself. Track and cross country were enough to cause me pain.
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Tennis requires a lot of training and practice if you want to be good. It’s important to find a good court and have all the necessary tools, like good shoes and a good racquet. The most successful countries in tennis have found many ways to make it through all of that intense work. The best players in the world didn’t get by without living somewhere where they can practice and do well.
The best places for tennis players are the ones that have a lot of tennis courts and a good amount of already registered players. This means that a city has the proper facilities to allow for practice. Mainly, we took our data from Play Your Court to find the best cities in the south, west, and northeast, as well as data from My Tennis Lessons. We took the recommendations and sorted them by the average of registered tennis players and number of tennis courts.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best cities and states for tennis players in America.
10. Washington D.C.
Number of courts: 224
Number of registered players: 1,156
Washington, D.C. has 224 tennis courts that include public, paid, private, and private that are open to non-members. Among those are indoor, outdoor, lit, and non-lit courts.
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9. Boston, Massachusetts
Number of courts: 84
Number of registered players: 873
Boston was a tennis city long before it was a football city. There are 84 courts here. Boston Common is one of the best places to play, but you have to make sure you reserve a spot on the PlayLocal app unless you want to be caught waiting for hours.
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8. Raleigh, North Carolina
Number of courts: 98
Number of registered players: 333
Raleigh has 98 tennis courts and 68 of them are lit. Many play tennis as a hobby, but the city also has 333 serious, registered players as well.
7. Houston, Texas
Number of courts: 64
Number of registered players: 570
We are continuing our list of best cities and states for tennis players in America with Houston that is home to the 16-court Homer Ford Tennis Center and 18-court Memorial Park Tennis Center. You can also choose to play in any of the 51 public courts or 13 private ones (if you’re allowed).
6. Seattle, Washington
Number of courts: 72
Number of registered players: 792
Seattle is the coffee center of the world, but it’s also one of the best cities and states for tennis players in America. You can play on one of the 66 public courts.
5. Nashville, Tennessee
Number of courts: 62
Number of registered players: 369
Nashville is a music city, but it’s also great for tennis players. There are 62 courts to choose from, and the 369 registered players certainly frequent them often.
4. Los Angeles, California
Number of courts: 80
Number of registered players: 1,626
Los Angeles is a beautiful city to visit and play tennis. There are 80 courts total, and 67 of them are public. Over 1,626 players practice here.
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3. San Diego, California
Number of courts: 68
Number of registered players: 682
San Diego is another California city on this list because clearly California loves tennis. There are 68 courts and 40 of those are public, so there are plenty of options.
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2. Miami, Florida
Number of courts: 59
Number of registered players: 1,120
Miami is one of the most beautiful cities with great beaches and also a great place to play tennis. There are 40 public courts to choose from that the 1,120 registered players frequent.
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1. Atlanta, Georgia
Number of courts: 7,000
Number of registered players: 746
Atlanta has a ridiculously high amount of tennis courts, so if you’re a dedicated player you should try practicing here. The climate here means you can play outside for a good majority of the year. More than 746 players are already registered here, so you know it’s a great option.
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That was our list of the best cities and states for tennis players in America. If you want to follow your tennis dreams and you’re looking for the perfect city that will allow you to practice to become the best, let this list become your guide. Maybe one of these cities will become your new home!
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