Tennis Clubs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active tennis states in the country — home to hundreds of clubs, public facilities, collegiate programs, and USTA leagues spanning every corner of the Lone Star State. From the coastal courts of Corpus Christi to the thriving club scenes in Dallas and Houston, and the fast-growing North Texas communities of Plano and Arlington, Texas offers world-class tennis for every level of player.
Whether you are looking for competitive tournaments, organized doubles leagues, private lessons, junior summer camps, or weekly clinics, tennis clubs across San Antonio, Fort Worth, Amarillo, Waco, Midland, Lubbock, El Paso, and Abilene provide year-round programming for juniors, adults, and seniors at every skill level.
Browse our city-by-city directory below to explore local clubs, facilities, USTA league activity, notable players, and tennis history in communities across Texas.
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Texas Tennis Clubs, Tournaments, Leagues, Clinics and Camps
Texas has a tennis tradition that rivals any state in the country. The USTA Texas Section, founded in 1920 and one of the largest USTA sections in the United States, supports tens of thousands of adult and junior players through leagues, tournaments, and development programs from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. With a warm climate that allows outdoor tennis nearly year-round, the Lone Star State has produced a disproportionate number of world-class professionals and continues to develop elite junior talent through clubs, academies, and school programs statewide.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Greater Houston area represent the densest concentration of tennis activity in Texas, each home to dozens of clubs, multiple USTA district leagues, and nationally competitive junior programs. The DFW area also hosts the ATP Dallas Open — an ATP 500 event held annually at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco and one of the premier professional tennis events in the United States. Cities like Austin have seen explosive tennis growth alongside their population boom, while established communities like Abilene and Midland maintain strong collegiate and club tennis cultures that punch well above their size.
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Notable Professional Tennis Players from Texas
Texas has produced some of the most recognizable names in professional tennis, from Wimbledon finalists and Olympic medalists to Grand Slam champions and world number ones.
- Andy Roddick (Austin) – Former World No. 1, 2003 US Open champion, and one of the greatest American players of his generation.
- Zina Garrison (Houston) – Wimbledon singles finalist, 1988 Olympic gold medalist (doubles) and bronze medalist (singles), and a pioneer of American tennis.
- Lori McNeil (Houston) – Former Top-10 WTA player, Grand Slam semifinalist at the US Open and Wimbledon, and 1988 French Open mixed doubles champion.
- Peyton Stearns (University of Texas, Austin) – Current WTA professional, career-high ranking of No. 28, and the first University of Texas player to win the NCAA Women's Singles title (2022). A standout product of the Texas junior pipeline.
- Richey Reneberg (Houston) – Former World No. 1 doubles player, Grand Slam doubles titles at the US Open and Australian Open.
- Sammy Giammalva Jr. (Houston) – Former Top-30 ATP singles player and multiple ATP doubles title winner in the 1980s.
- Anne Smith (Dallas) – Former WTA Top-10 singles player, career-high No. 8 in the world, 1981 French Open doubles champion with Kathy Jordan, and three-time Grand Slam doubles finalist.
High School & Collegiate Tennis in Texas
Texas has one of the strongest high school tennis ecosystems in the country, governed by the UIL (University Interscholastic League). Class 6A programs in major metro areas — including schools in Plano, The Woodlands, and Dallas — compete at the highest levels of state competition annually.
At the collegiate level, Texas boasts several elite NCAA programs including University of Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, TCU Horned Frogs, SMU Mustangs, Baylor Bears, and Texas Tech Red Raiders — all of which recruit heavily from the Texas junior circuit and regularly compete at the national level.
University of Texas Longhorns Women's Tennis
The University of Texas Longhorns women's tennis team is one of the most decorated programs in NCAA history, having won four national championships — in 1993, 1995, 2021, and 2022. The back-to-back titles in 2021 and 2022 cemented the program's place among the elite in college tennis. In 2025, the Longhorns made their 40th NCAA Tournament appearance, reflecting a sustained excellence rare at any level of collegiate athletics. The program has also claimed 24 regular-season conference titles and 22 conference tournament championships as of 2023, and has produced numerous NCAA Singles Champions, including Peyton Stearns in 2022 — the first Longhorn to win the individual national title.
Under the long tenure of head coach Howard Joffe, the program has developed into one of the premier women's tennis programs in the country, producing a remarkable line of ITA All-Americans and professional players. Notable Longhorns include Kelly Pace-Wilson, Peyton Stearns, Vivian Wolff, Allura Zamarripa, Maribella Zamarripa, Breaunna Addison, Beverly Bowes, Lulu Sun, Bianca Turati, Aeriel Ellis, Sandy Sureephong, Susan Gilchrist, Cristina Moros, Betty Sue Hagerman Welch, and many more who have gone on to professional careers and coaching roles across the sport.
Top Junior Tennis Academies in Texas
Texas features several world-class tennis academies that develop junior players at every level — from entry-level competitors to those targeting collegiate scholarships and professional careers. The following are widely regarded as among the top junior tennis academies in the state:
- Austin Tennis Academy (ATA) (Austin) — Consistently ranked among the top 10 junior academies in the United States. ATA is renowned for its high-performance culture, college placement record, and the leadership of CEO Jack Newman — recipient of the 2025 USPTA Texas Tut Bartzen Lifetime Achievement Award — along with coaches Doug Davis, Brian Notis, John Schoenmakers, Vince Segovia, Brandon Davis, and Ashley Weinhold.
- John Newcombe Tennis Ranch (New Braunfels) — Established by tennis legend John Newcombe, the Ranch combines intensive year-round training with world-famous summer camps in a family atmosphere that has shaped generations of Texas players.
- T Bar M Racquet Club (Dallas) — A premier North Texas facility whose Academy program trains many of the state's top-ranked juniors.
- Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy (Spring/Houston) — A major high-performance destination led by Sammy Giammalva, focusing on holistic player development for competitive juniors in the Greater Houston area.
- Lakes Tennis Academy (Frisco) — A high-performance hub in North Texas that has consistently produced top-tier state and national junior competitors.
- Brookhaven Country Club (Farmers Branch/Dallas) — Home to one of the largest junior programs in the country, offering extensive training sessions across all competitive levels.
- Mouratoglou Tennis Center (Horseshoe Bay) — Part of the global Mouratoglou network, bringing elite European coaching methodologies to the Texas Hill Country.
- San Antonio Tennis Academy (San Antonio) — Specializes in developing players to college-ready standards, primarily operating out of the Alamo Heights Tennis Center.
- Select Tennis Academy (North Dallas) — Focused on technical fundamentals and tactical match play for competitive junior tournament players.
- King Daddy Sports (Houston) — A Houston-area academy focused on USTA tournament training for players at all competitive stages.
Notable Tennis Coaches in Texas
Texas has produced and attracted some of the most accomplished tennis coaches in the world — from NCAA championship-winning collegiate coaches to USTA award winners, elite touring pro coaches, and legendary figures in junior development.
Craig Kardon — Dallas, TX
One of the most accomplished touring pro coaches in American tennis history, Craig Kardon brings over five decades of experience at the highest levels of the game. A Dallas native, Kardon played high school tennis at R.L. Turner High School before competing collegiately at the University of Texas Austin (1979–1983). He has since built a career coaching some of the most celebrated names in professional tennis.
- Coached Martina Navratilova to Wimbledon finalist (1989) and Wimbledon champion (1990)
- Guided Mary Pierce to a Top-10 WTA ranking in 1997
- Coached Alexandra Stevenson to the Wimbledon semifinals in 1999
- Coached Xavier Malisse to the Wimbledon semifinals in 2002
- Served as USTA National Coach from 1998 to 2002
- Guided Chinese player Ze Zhang to a career-high ranking of World No. 159 in 2013
- Coached Coco Vandeweghe on the WTA Tour
Top Collegiate Coaches in Texas
- Howard Joffe (University of Texas) — Renowned women's head coach who has led the Longhorns to multiple national championships and produced numerous ITA All-Americans.
- Bruce Berque (University of Texas) — Led the Longhorns to their first national championship and consistently developed All-American talent.
- Steve Denton (Texas A&M) — Former ATP touring pro and the all-time winningest coach in Aggie program history, with multiple SEC championships.
- Mark Weaver (Texas A&M) — A consistent force in the SEC, regularly taking the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament.
- David Roditi (TCU) — Led TCU Men's Tennis to back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024.
- Michael Woodson (Baylor University) — Head coach of the Baylor men's tennis program.
- Adam Herendeen (Texas Tech) — Head coach of the Texas Tech women's tennis program.
- Bryan Whitt (UT Dallas) — Head coach for both men's and women's tennis at UT Dallas.
USTA & TTCA Award-Winning Coaches
- Ramiro Cuevas (San Benito) — 2024 USTA Texas People's Choice Best Certified Coach.
- Peter Farrell (Houston, Royal Oaks Country Club) — 2024 USTA Texas Best Certified Coach runner-up.
- Tucker Richolson (Lubbock) — 2024 USTA Best of Texas High School Coach and TTCA Private School Coach of the Year.
- Gabriel Gutierrez (Houston) — 2024 USTA Best College Coach.
- Edward Criado (San Antonio) — 2024 USTA Best of Texas JTT Organizer.
- James Bramlett (Katy Seven Lakes HS) — 2024 TTCA 6A Coach of the Year.
- Tim Cochran (Amarillo, Rebel Tennis Center) — 2025 TTCA Hall of Fame Inductee.
- Norm Smith (Lubbock) — 2025 TTCA Hall of Fame Inductee.
- Manuel Moreno Jr. — 2025 TTCA Hall of Fame Inductee.
- Jack Newman (Austin Tennis Academy) — 2025 USPTA Texas Tut Bartzen Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Paul Cass ("Coach Cass," Corpus Christi) — Legendary Texas high school and junior coach with deep roots in South Texas.
- Betty Sue Welch (Texas Tennis & Museum Hall of Fame) — Celebrated player and coach who founded the women's tennis program at the University of Texas.
- Bobby Kleinecke (Texas Tennis & Museum Hall of Fame) — Long-time women's coach at Texas A&M.
- Mike Bazmic (El Paso) — Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee.
Other Notable Texas Coaching Figures
- Craig O'Shannessy (The Woodlands) — World-renowned tennis strategy coach (Brain Game Tennis), known for his work with Novak Djokovic.
- Michael Russell (Houston) — Former Top-60 ATP player providing high-level technical and strategic coaching in the Houston area.
- Sammy Giammalva (Spring/Houston) — Former Top-30 ATP player, leads the Giammalva Racquet Club & Elite Tennis Academy.
- Doug Davis (Austin Tennis Academy) — Head Coach focused on high-level junior development.
- Brian Notis (Austin Tennis Academy) — Tournament Director and Academy Coach.
- John Schoenmakers (Austin Tennis Academy) — Director of Junior Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Texas
Where can I find tennis clubs in Texas?
Texas has hundreds of tennis clubs, public courts, and private facilities across the state. Major cities including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Plano all have active tennis communities with both public and private options. While Texas is known for outdoor play, many major metro areas also offer indoor tennis facilities, particularly in the Dallas–Fort Worth region and Greater Houston, allowing year-round training despite summer heat. Browse our city directory above to find clubs near you.
Does Texas have USTA leagues and tournaments?
Yes. Texas is served by the USTA Texas Section, one of the largest USTA sections in the country. USTA leagues, junior tournaments, adult leagues, and national-level competitions are held year-round across the state. Many Texas clubs also host leagues and tournaments through Tennis Circuits®, an official USTA Connect Partner.
What tennis programs are available in Texas for juniors?
Junior tennis programs across Texas include USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT), summer camps, clinics, private lessons, UTR-rated tournaments, and high school UIL tennis programs. Tennis Circuits® offers these programs through clubs across Texas.
What is Tennis Circuits® and how does it serve Texas players?
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Who are some famous professional tennis players from Texas?
Texas has produced numerous world-class professionals. Notable players include Andy Roddick (Austin) — former World No. 1 and US Open champion; Zina Garrison (Houston) — Wimbledon finalist and Olympic gold and bronze medalist; Lori McNeil (Houston) — former Top-10 WTA player; and Peyton Stearns — University of Texas standout and the first Longhorn to win the NCAA Women's Singles title, among many others who developed through the strong Texas junior tennis pipeline.
Are there indoor tennis facilities in Texas?
Yes. Many Texas metro areas have indoor tennis facilities, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Houston, and Austin. Indoor courts allow year-round play despite Texas summer heat. Private clubs, recreation centers, and dedicated tennis academies across Plano, Dallas, and Houston offer both indoor and outdoor court options.