Spotlight on the Orlando Tennis Community
Orlando's tennis community is defined by world-class facilities and year-round outdoor play. As the home of the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona and the headquarters area of USTA Florida, the city sits at the center of American tennis — while UCF and Rollins keep the college game strong and a deep network of public and private courts serves players of every level. From recreational rallying to elite junior development, Orlando has it all. Many area players compete in tournaments and doubles leagues organized through Tennis Circuits®.
The Landmarks: Orlando's Iconic Tennis Institutions
A national tennis headquarters, a Division I program that calls it home, and a strong college-and-community scene anchor the story of tennis in Orlando.
The USTA National Campus at Lake Nona is the national home of American tennis. Owned by the United States Tennis Association and opened in 2017 on 64 acres, it features roughly 100 courts across multiple surfaces — hard, Har-Tru green clay, European red clay, and indoor courts — plus two stadium courts, a strength-and-conditioning center, and a dormitory. It serves as a base for USTA Player Development, is open to the public for all ages and levels, and hosts hundreds of tournaments each year.
The UCF Collegiate Tennis Center, located inside the National Campus, is the home of the University of Central Florida's men's and women's teams — an NCAA Division I program now competing in the Big 12 Conference. With 12 courts and seating for 1,200 fans, it has hosted the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2023, with UCF serving as host university.
Rollins College and Central Florida tennis round out the scene. Rollins, in nearby Winter Park, is a longtime NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. Combined with Orlando's role as a residence and training base for touring professionals and the FHSAA state finals held in the area each spring, Central Florida offers tennis at every level from grassroots to the pro game.
Notable Tennis Programs and Venues Associated with Orlando
Orlando is home to some of the most important institutions and venues in American tennis.
Program / Venue
Affiliation
Level / Type
Highlight
Area
USTA National Campus
USTA (national HQ venue)
~100 courts, opened 2017
National home of American tennis; trains thousands and hosts hundreds of tournaments a year
Lake Nona
USTA Player Development
National training program
Elite development
Develops top American juniors and pros at the National Campus
Lake Nona
UCF Knights
NCAA Division I — Big 12
Modern
Men's & women's tennis; home at the National Campus's Collegiate Tennis Center; NCAA championship host
Orlando
Rollins Tars
NCAA Division II — Sunshine State
Modern
Longtime Division II tennis program in the Orlando metro
Winter Park
NCAA Championships at Orlando
NCAA Championship host
2019, 2021, 2023
The National Campus has hosted the NCAA D-I (and 2023 D-II/III) Tennis Championships and a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier
Lake Nona
High School Tennis Programs in Orlando
Orlando high school tennis is governed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), which organizes schools into four classifications (1A–4A) by enrollment. Both boys' and girls' tennis are spring sports in Florida, advancing through district and regional rounds to the FHSAA State Championships, which are held in the Orlando area each spring. Orange and Seminole counties field a deep mix of public, magnet, and independent (private) school tennis programs.
| Program |
League |
Program Notes |
Lake Highland Prep Highlanders
FHSAA · Orlando
|
Independent (FHSAA) |
A leading Orlando college-preparatory school with a strong, consistently competitive tennis tradition. |
Windermere Prep Lakers
FHSAA · Windermere
|
Independent (FHSAA) |
A southwest-metro independent school that regularly fields competitive boys' and girls' tennis. |
Winter Park Wildcats
FHSAA · Winter Park
|
Public (FHSAA) |
A large, tradition-rich public high school in tennis-friendly Winter Park. |
Boone & Central Orlando Schools
FHSAA · Orlando
|
Public (FHSAA) |
Boone and other Orange County public high schools add depth to the local tennis scene. |
Seminole County Schools
FHSAA · Lake Mary / Oviedo
|
Public (FHSAA) |
Seminole County schools such as Lake Mary and Hagerty round out a deep Central Florida high school tennis scene near the state-finals host area. |
Collegiate Tennis Programs in Orlando
Orlando offers college tennis at multiple levels, headlined by a Division I program that plays at the USTA National Campus.
Program
Division & Conference
Area
Notes
Team Links
UCF Knights
NCAA Division I — Big 12
Orlando (Lake Nona)
Men's & women's tennis play home matches at the UCF Collegiate Tennis Center inside the USTA National Campus; NCAA championship host
Rollins Tars
NCAA Division II — Sunshine State
Winter Park
A longtime Division II tennis program in the tennis-rich Sunshine State Conference
Stetson Hatters
NCAA Division I — ASUN
DeLand
A Division I program a short drive north of Orlando in DeLand
Together, these programs give Orlando-area student-athletes college tennis pathways across NCAA Division I and Division II close to home.
Tennis Across the Orlando Area
Orlando tennis is spread across the city and Central Florida, each area with its own mix of national venues, public courts, private clubs, and college tennis.
- Lake Nona & Southeast Orlando — The USTA National Campus — the national home of American tennis — plus surrounding community courts.
- Downtown & Central Orlando — City public courts and clubs near downtown, College Park, and the Milk District.
- Winter Park & the North Side — Rollins College, Winter Park's clay-court tradition, and established country clubs.
- Windermere, Dr. Phillips & Southwest — Academies, private clubs, and competitive prep-school tennis in the affluent southwest suburbs.
- Seminole County (Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo) — Strong public-school tennis and the area that hosts the FHSAA state finals each spring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Orlando, FL
Where can I play tennis in Orlando?
Orlando has one of the deepest tennis scenes in the country, with year-round play. Its centerpiece is the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona — a USTA-owned facility with roughly 100 courts that is open to the public for all ages and levels. Beyond it, Orlando offers city and county public courts, private country clubs, and college facilities at the University of Central Florida and Rollins College in nearby Winter Park. Adult and junior play is coordinated through USTA Florida, whose headquarters are in the Orlando area, and clubs offer leagues, lessons, and tournaments throughout the year.
What is the USTA National Campus?
The USTA National Campus is the national home of American tennis, located at Lake Nona in Orlando. Owned by the United States Tennis Association and opened in 2017, the 64-acre facility features roughly 100 courts across multiple surfaces — hard, Har-Tru clay, red clay, and indoor courts — plus two stadium courts, a strength-and-conditioning center, and a dormitory. It serves as a base for USTA Player Development, is open to the public for recreational and competitive play, and hosts hundreds of tournaments each year, including NCAA Championships and a U.S. Billie Jean King Cup qualifier.
Does Orlando have USTA leagues or junior tennis programs?
Yes. Orlando is part of USTA Florida — one of the 17 sections of the USTA, with headquarters in the Orlando area — and offers extensive adult leagues, junior development, and sanctioned tournaments across Central Florida year-round. The USTA National Campus at Lake Nona is a national hub for junior and player development, and city and county facilities run additional programming. Clubs also organize doubles leagues, tournaments, and private lessons through Tennis Circuits®.
What colleges in Orlando have NCAA tennis programs?
The University of Central Florida (UCF) competes in NCAA Division I in the Big 12 Conference, with its men's and women's teams playing home matches at the UCF Collegiate Tennis Center inside the USTA National Campus. Rollins College in nearby Winter Park is a longtime NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. Stetson University in DeLand (NCAA Division I) is also a short drive north, giving the Orlando area strong college tennis at multiple levels.
What makes Orlando tennis unique compared to other cities?
Orlando is, in many respects, the capital of American tennis. It is home to the USTA National Campus — widely regarded as one of the finest tennis facilities in the world — which serves as a base for USTA Player Development and has hosted NCAA Championships and international competition. Combined with Division I tennis at UCF, Division II at Rollins, warm year-round weather, a deep network of public and private courts, and its role as a residence and training base for touring professionals, Orlando offers a tennis culture few cities can match.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Orlando?
Yes. The USTA National Campus, along with Orlando's clubs, public facilities, and academies, offers private and group lessons, seasonal camps, and clinics for players of all ages and skill levels, with outdoor play available every month of the year. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com, providing structured junior and adult programming for the Orlando community throughout the year.
Has Orlando hosted professional or championship tennis events?
Yes. The USTA National Campus at Lake Nona has hosted the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2023 — with UCF as host university — and added Division II and III championships in 2023. It has also hosted a U.S. Billie Jean King Cup qualifier and the USTA's College MatchDay series, televised on Tennis Channel, making Orlando a regular stage for elite collegiate and international tennis.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in Orlando, FL. Some clubs on this list use the Tennis Circuits® software platform, which provides clubs with the ability to run Tournaments, Doubles Leagues, Match Play, Summer Camps, Clinics, Lessons, JTT, Leagues, and Tennis Circuits® Club Edition. Tennis Circuits® is an official USTA Connect Partner — View Press Release (PDF).
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