Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Waco, TX
Where can I play tennis in Waco?
Waco's premier tennis destination is Waco Regional Tennis & Fitness (WRTF) at 900 W Lakeshore Drive, with 16 outdoor hard courts and an 1,100-seat stadium court. Additional facilities include Ridgewood Country Club (6 lighted hard courts) and public park courts throughout the city and surrounding suburbs of Woodway and Hewitt.
Does Waco offer leagues or junior programs?
Yes. WRTF is home to Waco Regional Tennis Academy, one of the largest junior programs in Central Texas. The Waco Tennis Association (WTA) organizes USTA League play, adult tournaments, junior programs, and NJTL initiatives across the Greater Waco area. To find active leagues and register for upcoming events in Waco, visit Tennis Circuits® — the platform running doubles leagues, tournaments, and lessons across the Greater Waco area.
Are there tennis tournaments in Waco?
WRTF hosts more than 50 tournaments per year, including the annual Frostbite Open, the Charlie McCleary Waco Open, and UIL high school state championships. Browse upcoming Waco tournaments and enter online at Tennis Circuits® Tournaments.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Waco?
Most Waco tennis facilities offer private and group lessons, seasonal camps, and clinics for all ages. WRTF hosts year-round junior development and adult programming through Waco Regional Tennis Academy. Baylor University runs an annual summer tennis camp open to junior players. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com.
Can I find tennis players to compete against in Waco?
Yes. Tennis Circuits® Match Play connects Waco-area players at your level — find opponents, schedule matches on your own time, and track your results online. It's the easiest way to stay competitive between tournaments.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in Waco, 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). Tennis Circuits® has also been recognized by Racquet Sports Industry / Racquet Business.
What is Waco's tennis history?
Waco is home to the Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame, making it one of the most historically significant tennis cities in the state. Baylor University has made 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and won the 2004 NCAA Team Championship, led by Benjamin Becker, who went on to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 35. Baylor alumnus John Peers has won four Grand Slam titles and a 2024 Olympic gold medal in men's doubles. Waco Regional Tennis & Fitness hosts UIL high school state championships and more than 50 tournaments annually, cementing Waco's role as a Central Texas tennis hub.
Spotlight on the Waco Tennis Community
Waco occupies a distinctive place in Texas tennis history. The city is home to the Texas Tennis Museum and Hall of Fame, which preserves the rich legacy of the sport across the state and celebrates the players, coaches, and contributors who have shaped Texas tennis for over a century. Each year, the WTA hosts the Charlie McCleary Waco Open and other USTA-sanctioned adult tournaments that draw competitive players from across Central Texas and beyond. Waco also serves as a host venue for UIL state championships, making WRTF one of the most significant high school tennis venues in Texas. Players in Waco can find tournaments, doubles leagues, and match play through Tennis Circuits®.
Competitive Adult Tennis in Waco
Waco's adult tennis scene is anchored by the Waco Tennis Association (WTA), which organizes USTA League play, adult tournaments, and social programming throughout McLennan County. The WTA runs a full calendar of USTA-sanctioned events at WRTF, including the annual Frostbite Open, the Charlie McCleary Waco Open, and the Texas Tennis Museum & Hall of Fame Adult Doubles Major Zone tournament. These events draw competitive players from Waco and across Central Texas at multiple NTRP levels.
For current UTR and USTA rankings for Waco adult players, visit UTR Sports or the USTA Texas Leagues page.
Top Waco Junior Tennis Players
Waco junior tennis is centered at Waco Regional Tennis Academy, operated through WRTF and recognized as one of the largest junior programs in Central Texas. The academy provides structured development for players from beginners through competitive tournament players. The WTA also operates a National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapter and summer camps that make tennis accessible to youth across the Greater Waco area. Junior Team Tennis (JTT) programs through Tennis Circuits® provide additional team-based competitive opportunities for juniors.
For current USTA Texas junior standings and tournament results in the Waco area, visit the USTA Texas junior tournaments page.
Top Waco Area High School Tennis Programs
Waco and surrounding McLennan County high schools compete in UIL Team Tennis (fall) and individual tennis (spring). Waco Regional Tennis & Fitness serves as the primary venue for district, regional, and UIL state championships in the area, making it one of the most active high school tennis sites in Texas.
- Midway High School (Woodway/Hewitt) — UIL 6A, District 12-6A. A consistently competitive program at district and regional levels; one of the strongest all-around athletic programs in McLennan County.
- Waco High School — UIL 6A, District 8-6A. The Lions have a long athletic tradition with an active tennis program competing at the district level.
- University High School (Waco ISD) — UIL 5A. Regular district competitor as part of Waco ISD athletics.
- Robinson High School — UIL 4A. A growing program with active district tennis participation.
- La Vega High School — UIL 4A. Active district competitor within the Waco metro area.
- Connally High School — UIL 4A, Waco’s eastern district. The Cadets maintain strong academic and athletic traditions including competitive tennis participation.
All public school programs compete under UIL Tennis, giving Waco juniors structured access to district, regional, and state competition while fostering pathways to collegiate tennis.
Waco College Tennis Programs (NCAA Division I)
Waco is home to one of the premier collegiate tennis programs in the United States.
Baylor University has built a national reputation for producing championship teams
and professional-level players. Many athletes advance through
Waco junior tennis programs and
Waco tennis academies
before competing at the collegiate level.
Waco Universities with Men's and Women's Tennis Teams
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Baylor University Bears – NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference.
Baylor has one of the most successful tennis programs in the nation. The men's team has made
more than two decades of consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and captured the
2004 NCAA Team Championship. The program has also won multiple Big 12 titles and
consistently ranks among the top collegiate teams in the country. Baylor competes at the
Hurd Tennis Center and the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center, two of the
premier collegiate tennis facilities in Texas.
Men's Tennis Team
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Women's Tennis Team
Baylor's tennis tradition has produced numerous professional players and international
competitors. Alumni frequently remain involved in the sport as professional athletes,
coaches, and ambassadors for Texas tennis while continuing to compete in
local tennis tournaments and national events.
