Not quite ready to make your U.S. Open debut but still want to unleash your inner Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz? Head to one of these eight hotels serving up impressive tennis offerings.
Borgo dei Conti Resort, Perugia, Italy
The court at Borgo dei Conti blends into the greenery
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Borgo dei Conti has had many lives. Once a 13th-century fortress, it was also the 19th-century estate of Count Rossi Scotti before becoming the secluded resort it is today. Tucked away in the Umbrian countryside, this "deeply romantic" property doubles as parkland, and its synthetic fabric tennis court is surrounded by tall trees and shrubs, said the Michelin Guide. There's also a court for padel, a hybrid of tennis and squash, and a "serene" full-service spa with a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath.
Cambridge Beaches, Somerset Village, Bermuda
Play a match then hop into the ocean
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Activities at Cambridge Beaches "range from the chill to the thrill," with tennis landing squarely in the middle, said The Telegraph. This is a vibrant property, and the blue and green tennis courts pop against the pretty pink buildings, turquoise ocean and "perfectly manicured" grounds. In between sets, cool off in the infinity pool, play a game or two of croquet, or go snorkeling.
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Cromlix lets players pretend they are at Wimbledon
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Make some magic on the court at Cromlix, the charming Victorian estate owned by tennis great Andy Murray and his wife, Kim. The "regal" property "emits a sense of nobility," and this feels palpable on the tennis court painted in Wimbledon colors with an umpire's chair used in a charity match between him and Roger Federer, said Vogue. Check the schedule to see if Murray's mother, Judy, is coaching during your stay, and make room in your schedule to walk the sprawling grounds and find some friendly competition in the billiards room.
Enchantment Resort's tennis and pickleball courts have dramatic backdrops
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Try not to let the incredible views from Enchantment Resort's tennis courts distract you from your game. Sedona is known for its "colorful red-rock landscape," and Enchantment is on the outskirts of town, "set right among all the beauty," said Travel and Leisure. Take in the sights during a friendly match, Cardio Tennis clinic or private lesson. Afterward, cool off in the pool and go to the Artist Cottage for a pottery or wood-burning class.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France
Play on clay at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
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An "icon of the French Riviera," Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is the go-to escape for those seeking respite in "bucolic surroundings," said The Hollywood Reporter. It has long been a haven for tennis lovers, who head to the five clay courts for a day of play underneath pines, palms and olive trees. Book a private session with a coach to refine your skills, then go for a dip in the cliffside saltwater infinity pool.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Players of all skill levels will find success at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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Spring, summer, fall or winter, come to Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa any time of year, and you will hear the familiar thwack of tennis balls being smashed across nets. This enclave is the "epicenter of country club California cool," with the resort's 12 plexipave, three European red clay and four pickleball courts surrounded by gardens and citrus groves, said Vogue. Guests can also try their hand at padel and take lessons from pros before exploring the rest of the resort, a "terracotta, tile and adobe dream."
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Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, Hawaii
Celebrate your tennis victory with a jump in the ocean
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Feel the ocean breeze as you practice your serve and perfect your forehand. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa's three tennis and pickleball courts are steps away from Ka'anapali Beach, offering "seaside bliss," said Time Out. Keep the good times rolling by "lazing about the massive lagoon-style pool" and jumping into the ocean for turtle watching and snorkeling at Black Rock.
Singita Castleton, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Families can spend all day playing together on the court at Singita Castleton
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At the Singita Castleton, prepare to "experience a match like no other," said Country Life. The luxe lodge sits within the 45,000-acre Sabi Sand Game Reserve, and its tennis court is "surrounded by the sounds and sights of the African bushveld." Because of the property's location, there are several one-of-a-kind amenities also available, like a visit to Sabi Sand's anti-poaching canine unit.
Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
