University of Texas
Four-time NCAA women's champion (1993, 1995, 2021, 2022). Men's program won the 2019 NCAA title and reached the 2024 final.
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. The USTA Texas Section, with roots dating to 1895, is one of the largest USTA sections in the United States and plays a major role in organizing leagues, tournaments, and junior development programs across Texas. 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.
Browse Texas Cities
Explore the tennis communities of Texas inclduing their tennis clubs, area leagues, tournaments, match play, camps, clinics and many more flavors of tennis across Texas.
| City | Highlights | City | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | Local clubs, college programs, lessons, and USTA play at Hardin-Simmons and ACU. | Fort Worth, TX | TCU tennis, local leagues, junior programs, lessons, and competitive match play. |
| Amarillo, TX | USTA leagues, junior programs, public courts, and tournaments across the Panhandle. | Houston, TX | Top facilities, USTA programs, lessons, junior academies, and the legacy of Zina Garrison. |
| Arlington, TX | DFW leagues, junior academies, public courts, and year-round tournaments. | Lubbock, TX | Texas Tech programs, local courts, leagues, lessons, and tournaments across West Texas. |
| Austin, TX | UT tennis, clubs, leagues, lessons, and one of Texas’ fastest-growing communities. | Midland, TX | Permian Basin clubs, leagues, lessons, public courts, and year-round match play. |
| Corpus Christi, TX | Coastal clubs, USTA leagues, junior programs, and year-round play along the Gulf Coast. | Plano, TX | Junior academies, USTA leagues, indoor courts, and fast-growing tennis in DFW. |
| Dallas, TX | Indoor facilities, USTA programs, leagues, lessons, and competitive tournaments. | San Antonio, TX | UTSA and Trinity tennis, leagues, lessons, public courts, and vibrant play in South Texas. |
| El Paso, TX | Clubs, academies, year-round play, junior development, and tournaments in West Texas. | Waco, TX | Baylor tennis, local courts, leagues, junior programs, and tournaments in Central Texas. |
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Notable Professional Tennis Players from Texas
Texas has produced some of the most recognizable names in professional tennis, from Grand Slam champions to Olympic medalists and world number ones.
Player
Texas Connection
Career Level
Major Achievement
Legacy
Andy Roddick
Austin
World No. 1
2003 US Open Champion
Hall of Fame
Zina Garrison
Houston
Wimbledon Finalist
1988 Olympic Gold
Pioneer
Lori McNeil
Houston
Top-10 WTA
US Open & Wimbledon SF
French Open Mixed Doubles Champion
Peyton Stearns
University of Texas
WTA Top 30
2022 NCAA Singles Champion
Texas Longhorn standout
Richey Reneberg
Houston / SMU
Doubles World No. 1
US Open Doubles Champion
Australian Open Doubles Champion
Sammy Giammalva Jr.
Houston
ATP Top 50
Multiple ATP Doubles Titles
Houston tennis legacy
Anne Smith
Dallas / Trinity
WTA Top 10
Grand Slam Doubles Champion
French Open Doubles Champion
College Tennis in Texas
Texas is one of the strongest college tennis states in the country, with multiple recent NCAA Champions, major recruiting pipelines, and a long history of developing players who move from Texas junior competition into elite college tennis.
Texas A&M
2024 NCAA Women's Tennis Champion — the program's first ever — and 2025 NCAA finalist. Multiple consecutive SEC titles.
TCU
2024 NCAA Men's Tennis Champion (program's first), plus ITA Indoor National titles in 2022 & 2023.
SMU
Dallas-based program with strong regional recruiting and a competitive college tennis history (Richey Reneberg's alma mater).
Baylor
Nationally respected program with a deep tennis tradition in Waco.
Texas Tech
Big 12 program with strong West Texas visibility and junior pathway connections.
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
High School Tennis in Texas
Texas high school tennis is governed by the University Interscholastic League (UIL), using a classification system instead of conferences. Schools compete through district play, regional playoffs, and the state championship pathway.
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Statewide oversight through the University Interscholastic League.
Classifications
Programs are grouped by school size: 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A.
Competition Path
Players advance from districts to regionals and then to state.
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.
Austin Tennis Academy (ATA) (Austin)
Consistently ranked among the top 10 junior academies in the U.S. Known for elite performance culture and led by CEO Jack Newman.
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch (New Braunfels)
Founded by legend John Newcombe, combining elite training with world-famous summer camps in a unique family atmosphere.
T Bar M Racquet Club (Dallas)
Premier North Texas academy training many of the state's top-ranked junior players.
Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy (Houston)
High-performance training led by Sammy Giammalva, focused on holistic junior development.
Lakes Tennis Academy (Frisco)
North Texas high-performance hub producing top-tier state and national competitors.
Brookhaven Country Club (Dallas)
One of the largest junior programs in the country with extensive training at all levels.
Mouratoglou Tennis Center (Horseshoe Bay)
Part of the global Mouratoglou network bringing elite European training methods to Texas.
San Antonio Tennis Academy (San Antonio)
Focused on preparing players for collegiate competition through structured development programs.
Select Tennis Academy (North Dallas)
Specializes in technical fundamentals and tactical match play for competitive juniors.
King Daddy Sports (Houston)
USTA-focused training academy for players at all competitive levels.
Notable Tennis Coaches in Texas
Texas has produced and attracted some of the most accomplished tennis coaches in the world — from NCAA championship-winning college coaches to elite touring professionals and junior development leaders.
Top Collegiate Coaches in Texas
- Howard Joffe (University of Texas, Women's) — Back-to-back NCAA team championships (2021, 2022); 2021 ITA National Coach of the Year.
- Bruce Berque (University of Texas, Men's) — Led Texas to its first NCAA team championship in 2019; 2019 Big 12 Coach of the Year.
- David Roditi (TCU, Men's) — 2024 NCAA Champion (program's first); back-to-back ITA Indoor National Champions (2022, 2023).
- Mark Weaver (Texas A&M, Women's) — 2024 NCAA Champion — the program's first national title; three-time SEC Coach of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025).
- Michael Woodson (Baylor, Men's) — 10th head coach in program history; led Baylor to the 2021 NCAA Championship final and a No. 1 national ranking; multiple Big 12 Tournament titles.
- Adam Herendeen (Texas Tech, Women's) — 2025 Big 12 Coach of the Year; led Texas Tech to the 2025 Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles.
- Bryan Whitt (UT Dallas) — Leads both men's & women's teams; 15-time American Southwest Conference Coach of the Year.
USTA & TTCA Award-Winning Coaches
- Ramiro Cuevas — 2024 USTA Best Certified Coach
- Peter Farrell — USTA finalist coach
- Tucker Richolson — TTCA Coach of the Year
- Gabriel Gutierrez — USTA College Coach
- Edward Criado — JTT Organizer
- James Bramlett — 6A Coach of the Year
- Tim Cochran — Hall of Fame
- Norm Smith — Hall of Fame
- Jack Newman — Lifetime Achievement
- Betty Sue Welch — UT Founder
- Bobby Kleinecke — Texas A&M
- Mike Bazmic — Hall of Fame
Other Notable Texas Coaching Figures
- Craig O'Shannessy — Strategy coach (Djokovic)
- Michael Russell — Former ATP Top-60
- Sammy Giammalva — Former top-50 ATP
- Doug Davis — Junior development
- Brian Notis — Academy coach
- John Schoenmakers — Director of development
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Adult Competition
Adult Tennis in Texas
Adult tennis in Texas is one of the strongest competitive ecosystems in the country, with year-round league play, local tournaments, doubles ladders, mixed doubles, club events, and USTA competition across Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Plano, Laredo, Waco, and other active tennis markets.
Leagues
USTA League Tennis is highly active across Texas, with thousands of players competing in local, sectional, and national pathways. Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over, and 55 & Over divisions run year-round, alongside Mixed Doubles and Tri-Level formats, with strong participation in both metro and regional markets.
Texas teams consistently perform at the highest level nationally. At the 2025 USTA League National Championships, Texas placed teams in the top four across 15 different divisions, with national titles won by:
- Laredo — Adult 18 & Over 3.5 Women, National Champion
- Dallas — Adult 40 & Over 3.0 Women, National Champion
Texas teams also reached the National Final in Houston (Adult 40 & Over 4.5 Women), Austin (Adult 40 & Over 4.5 Men), San Antonio (Mixed 40 & Over 8.0), and Colleyville (Adult 55 & Over 6.0 Women), with additional top-four finishes from Waco, Carrollton, Garland, and Addison.
With top-four national finishes coming from ten different Texas cities in a single season, the state remains one of the deepest and most competitive USTA League sections in the country.
Tournaments
Adult tournament play in Texas ranges from local club events to USTA-sanctioned tournaments and national-level competitions. Players compete across NTRP and Open divisions, with strong draw sizes and year-round scheduling.
Texas players regularly compete at the USTA NTRP National Championships, the country's premier level-based adult tournament series, with singles, doubles, and mixed doubles draws across the 18 & Over, 40 & Over, and 55 & Over age divisions and NTRP levels from 2.5 to 5.5.
Texas's role as a national tournament hub is reinforced by Houston's Giammalva Racquet Club hosting the 2026 NTRP National Doubles Championships (18 & Over divisions).
Major metro areas such as Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio host frequent tournaments, while regional markets maintain highly competitive local circuits that feed into statewide and national competition.
Sources: USTA Texas · 2025 USTA League National Championship Results
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.
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, with origins dating to 1895. 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 or developed numerous world-class professionals. Notable players include Andy Roddick (long-time Austin resident) — former World No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion; Zina Garrison (Houston) — 1990 Wimbledon finalist and 1988 Olympic gold and bronze medalist; Lori McNeil (Houston) — former Top-10 WTA player and Grand Slam semifinalist; Richey Reneberg (Houston/SMU) — former World No. 1 in doubles with two Grand Slam doubles titles; and Peyton Stearns — the first University of Texas player to win the NCAA Women's Singles title (2022).
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.