Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Lubbock, TX
Where can I play tennis in Lubbock?
Lubbock has over 70 courts available across private clubs, public facilities, and schools. Key venues include The Falls Tennis & Athletic Club (8 courts including 4 indoor), Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center at 3030 66th St (12 lighted courts), LakeRidge Country Club (6 courts including 2 indoor), Hillcrest Country Club, and the Don & Ethel McLeod Tennis Center at Texas Tech University (12 lighted courts, seats 589).
Does Lubbock offer leagues or junior programs?
Yes. The Falls and Burgess-Rushing both run structured junior development programs, and Youth Tennis Lubbock coordinates programming across multiple facilities. USTA League play is active throughout Lubbock County, and Lubbock serves as a regional site for UIL tennis competitions. Doubles leagues, tournaments, and JTT are also available through Tennis Circuits®.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Lubbock?
The Falls Tennis & Athletic Club offers private and group lessons, drills, and junior clinics for all levels including Dartfish Video Analysis for advanced players. Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center also offers lessons. Texas Tech University hosts an annual summer tennis camp. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock's tennis history?
Lubbock's tennis identity is closely tied to Texas Tech University. The Lady Raiders won the 2025 Big 12 Women's Tennis Championship — only the second Big 12 title in program history and first since 2017 — going 22-2 on the season. The men's program made 12 NCAA Championship appearances under longtime head coach Tim Siegel during his 23-year tenure before his retirement in 2015; the program is currently led by head coach Michael Breler. Lubbock also serves as a regional UIL tennis site, hosting competitions for West Texas high schools. With over 70 courts citywide, Lubbock is one of the most tennis-active cities in West Texas.
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Spotlight on the Lubbock Tennis Community
Lubbock's tennis community thrives across multiple layers — from the competitive collegiate programs at Texas Tech to the grassroots junior development pipelines at The Falls and Burgess-Rushing. The city's flat, wide-open geography and favorable climate make outdoor play accessible for much of the year, and the presence of strong UIL high school programs across multiple districts keeps a steady flow of competitive young talent in the pipeline. Lubbock players can find tournaments, doubles leagues, and match play through Tennis Circuits®.
Competitive Adult Tennis in Lubbock
Lubbock has an active adult competitive tennis scene supported by USTA League play, club-level tournaments, and UTR-rated events. The Falls Tennis & Athletic Club and LakeRidge Country Club host regular round robins, social mixers, and competitive adult league play. Lubbock serves as a regional UIL site and hosts USTA-sanctioned adult tournaments throughout the season, drawing players from across the South Plains and West Texas region.
For current UTR and USTA rankings for Lubbock adult players, visit UTR Sports or the USTA Texas Leagues page.
Top Lubbock Junior Tennis Players
Lubbock's junior tennis development is organized through Youth Tennis Lubbock, which coordinates programming across The Falls Tennis & Athletic Club and Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center. The Falls offers a full junior pathway — from QuickStart red/orange/green ball programs for ages 4–13 through Junior Development Elite tracks for players rated 4.0 UTR and above. Junior players in Lubbock compete within the USTA Texas Section and progress through UIL high school competition at multiple classification levels. Junior Team Tennis (JTT) programs through Tennis Circuits® provide additional team-based competitive play.
For current USTA Texas junior standings and tournament results in the Lubbock area, visit the USTA Texas junior tournaments page.
Top Lubbock Area High School Tennis Programs
Lubbock area high schools compete across UIL 5A and 6A classifications, with schools from Lubbock ISD, Frenship ISD, and Lubbock-Cooper ISD all fielding competitive tennis programs. Lubbock serves as a regional UIL tennis site, hosting district and regional competitions for West Texas schools. The area's top six high school programs by facility and competitive standing are:
- Lubbock Coronado High School – Competes in UIL 5A/6A (District 3-5A). The Mustangs are one of Lubbock's most competitive tennis programs and a consistent contender in district and regional play. Named after Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado — the same explorer who inspired El Paso's Coronado High School, making these two West Texas rivals share an interesting namesake history.
- Lubbock Monterey High School – Competes in UIL 5A/6A. The Plainsmen have historically been one of the strongest tennis programs in Lubbock, a regular district title contender and regional qualifier.
- Frenship High School (Wolfforth) – Competes in UIL 6A (District 2-6A). The Tigers have an eight-court dedicated tennis facility with covered seating and lights at the Frenship Athletic Complex. A consistently competitive 6A program with strong district showings.
- Lubbock High School (Westerners) – Competes in UIL 5A. Lubbock High advanced to the UIL 5A Boys Doubles State Quarterfinal in 2022, demonstrating strong individual player development. One of the oldest and most storied athletic programs in the city.
- Lubbock-Cooper High School (Pirates) – Competes in UIL 5A/6A. A growing program in the Lubbock-Cooper ISD and a rising competitor in district tennis.
- Lubbock Estacado High School – Competes in UIL 4A/5A. Active district competitor in the Lubbock ISD alongside Coronado and Monterey.
Collegiate Tennis in Lubbock
Texas Tech Red Raiders Tennis — Big 12 Competitors
Texas Tech University fields both men's and women's tennis programs competing in the Big 12 Conference. Both teams play at the Don & Ethel McLeod Tennis Center, a 12-court facility built in 2000 that seats 589 and has hosted prestigious collegiate and professional events over the years.
Texas Tech Women's Tennis — 2025 Big 12 Champions
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders had a landmark 2024-25 season, winning the 2025 Big 12 Women's Tennis Championship with a 4-2 victory over UCF — only the second Big 12 tournament title in program history and first since 2017. The team finished the regular season 22-2 and earned a home NCAA Tournament host site for the first time since 2018. Junior Yekaterina Dmitrichenko was named the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player after going 5-0 across the week (3-0 doubles, 2-0 singles), clinching the championship with a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 2 singles. Five Lady Raiders earned All-Tournament honors: Dmitrichenko, Jermine Sherif, Mariia Hlahola, Avelina Sayfetdinova, and Hailey Murphy. Head coach Brian Herendeen guided the team to what he described as the most-improved program in the country in 2025.
Texas Tech Men's Tennis
The Texas Tech men's program reached the NCAA Championships 12 times under longtime head coach Tim Siegel during his 23-year tenure (1992–2015), including a Sweet 16 run in 2005 — the program's best postseason result. Siegel, a two-time Big 12 Coach of the Year, retired in 2015 with a 330-244 record. The program is currently led by head coach Michael Breler and continues to compete in the Big 12 Conference. The program won the Border Conference tennis championship in 1936, 1937, and 1950, reflecting a long history of competitive tennis at the university.
