Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in El Paso, TX
Where can I play tennis in El Paso?
You can play at private clubs, public parks, and recreational facilities throughout El Paso, including Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club, El Paso Tennis & Swim Club, Coronado Country Club, and El Paso Country Club, as well as over 80 public courts across city parks on the West Side, East Side, Upper Valley, and Northeast El Paso.
Does El Paso offer leagues or junior programs?
Yes, El Paso tennis clubs host USTA League play, junior development programs, clinics, lessons, tournaments, and social doubles events. El Paso is part of the USTA Southwest Section, which coordinates junior and adult competitive programs across El Paso County, New Mexico, and Arizona. Clubs also organize doubles leagues, tennis tournaments, and private lessons through Tennis Circuits®.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in El Paso?
Most El Paso clubs offer private and group lessons, seasonal camps, and specialty clinics for players of all ages and skill levels. El Paso Elite Tennis Academy and Tennis West both offer structured junior development tracks. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com, making it easy to improve your game or keep juniors engaged year-round.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in El Paso, TX. Some clubs on this list use the Tennis Circuits® software platform, which provides Tournaments, Doubles Leagues, Match Play, Summer Camps, Clinics, Lessons, JTT, Private Leagues, and Tennis Circuits® Club Edition. Tennis Circuits® is an official USTA Connect Partner — View Press Release (PDF) — and recognized by Racquet Sports Industry Magazine and Racquet Business. View Web Page.
What is El Paso's tennis history?
El Paso has a strong tennis tradition anchored by Coronado High School, which has won UIL 5A State Team Tennis titles in 1990 and 2000 and produced multiple individual state champions in singles and doubles. Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club has served the El Paso region since 1977 and remains the city's premier tennis destination. El Paso is part of the USTA Southwest Section, and the city continues to be one of the most active tennis markets in West Texas.
Spotlight on the El Paso Tennis Community
El Paso's tennis community is one of the most geographically unique in the country — a border city where players from West Texas, southern New Mexico, and Chihuahua, Mexico share courts, compete together, and build a binational tennis culture. The Sun City's high desert climate allows for year-round outdoor play, and strong club programs, a deep high school tennis tradition, and growing junior development pipelines continue to attract and retain players at every level. Many El Paso-area players compete in tournaments and doubles leagues organized through Tennis Circuits®.
Competitive Adult Players in El Paso
El Paso has an active adult competitive tennis scene, with players excelling in USTA League play, UTR-rated events, and regional tournaments across the USTA Southwest Section. Many compete in Match Play and Doubles Leagues on Tennis Circuits®.
Recent USTA Southwest Award Winners from El Paso
- Juan Uraga (El Paso) – USTA Southwest 2025 League Tennis Player of the Year (Male). Played on eight USTA League teams in the 2025 season, captaining three squads. Known as a committed competitor, excellent sport, and active supporter of junior tennis in El Paso — his sons Ian and Matteo are also competitive players.
- Robert Burns (El Paso / Fort Bliss) – USTA Southwest 2025 League Tennis Captain of the Year (Male). A former military man who built a thriving USTA League program on the Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso. His 55+ Mixed squad advanced to USTA League Nationals in 2025.
For current UTR and USTA rankings for El Paso adult players, visit UTR Sports or the USTA Southwest Section.
Top El Paso Junior Tennis Players
El Paso junior tennis is coordinated through the USTA Southwest Section, which oversees competitive junior programs across El Paso County, New Mexico, and Arizona. Local clubs including Tennis West, El Paso Tennis & Swim Club, and El Paso Elite Tennis Academy provide structured development pathways for junior players, and JTT programs through Tennis Circuits® offer team-based competitive play for all ages.
El Paso juniors compete within the USTA Southwest Section rankings system. For current standings and results, visit the USTA Southwest junior tournaments page.
Junior Development Programs in El Paso
- Tennis West Junior Development – Structured programs for ages 4 and up, from introductory Mini Tennis through advanced competitive training. Full junior pathway from beginner to high school competitor.
- El Paso Tennis & Swim Club Junior Programs – Clinics and lessons for ages 4–18, including Mini Tennis, beginner/intermediate programs, and advanced competitive training for high school and tournament players.
- El Paso Elite Tennis Academy – Dedicated junior and adult training academy focused on developing competitive players through structured lessons, match play, and tournament preparation.
Top El Paso High School Tennis Programs
El Paso has one of the strongest high school tennis traditions in West Texas, with teams competing across UIL Classifications 5A and 6A. High school tennis in the region is governed by
UIL Tennis, which oversees district, regional, and state competition throughout the season. El Paso schools have produced numerous state‑level individual and team champions over several decades.
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Coronado High School (West Side) – The most decorated tennis program in El Paso history. Coronado has won UIL 5A State Team Tennis Championships (1990, 2000) and multiple individual state titles, including boys’ singles crowns in 1991, 1992, and 2015 (Nathan Brown), as well as girls’ singles and doubles titles throughout the program’s history.
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Franklin High School (West Side) – A consistent competitor in UIL District 1‑6A with regular appearances in regional team and individual competitions. Historically one of Coronado’s primary rivals in district play.
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El Paso High School – Active UIL competitor in the 5A classification with a long tradition of strong district results in both team tennis and individual brackets.
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Jefferson High School – Developing program with recent district tennis success, including its first spring district title and advancing competitors at the regional level.
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Eastwood High School – UIL 5A competitor on El Paso’s East Side with a regular presence in district team and individual competition.
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Americas High School – Competes in District 2‑5A with regular participation in regional UIL tennis competition.
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Cathedral High School (TAPPS) – The leading private school tennis program in El Paso. Cathedral has captured the TAPPS State Team Tennis title seven times and finished runner‑up in six additional seasons, making it one of the most successful private programs in West Texas.
El Paso & West Texas College Tennis Programs
El Paso no longer hosts active NCAA tennis programs after the discontinuation of both men's and women's teams at
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Despite this, the city maintains a strong tennis culture,
and local juniors often continue their collegiate careers at universities across Texas, New Mexico, and the Southwest. Many players progress through
many El Paso junior tennis programs and academies.
Historical Collegiate Tennis in El Paso
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UTEP Miners – NCAA Division I. The men's program was discontinued in 1999, and the women's program ran from the 1983–84 season through April 2025. Home matches were held at the
El Paso Tennis & Swim Club. The women's team was recognized for academic excellence and contributed significantly to El Paso's tennis culture during its four-decade run.
El Paso also hosts multiple local and USTA-sanctioned tournaments, helping junior players gain exposure and continue development before transitioning to collegiate programs elsewhere in Texas, New Mexico, and the Southwest.
