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Desert Winter Tennis Guide: Indian Wells, Scottsdale, Dubai

Desert Winter Tennis Guide: Indian Wells, Scottsdale, Dubai

Where to train from November through March when the rest of the map is frozen. Compare Indian Wells, Scottsdale, and Dubai on weather reliability, wind, humidity, altitude, and court access. Includes 7‑day plans and local recovery picks.

French Riviera Spring Clay: March to May at All In Academy

French Riviera Spring Clay: March to May at All In Academy

Use the Cote d’Azur’s mild spring to run a focused red clay block from March to May. Base yourself at All In Academy in Villeneuve-Loubet, pair training with the Monte-Carlo Masters, and plan logistics, lodging, and a Lyon backup.

Manila Dry-Season Tennis: Train with Philippine Tennis Academy

Manila Dry-Season Tennis: Train with Philippine Tennis Academy

Use Metro Manila’s dry Amihan season from November to April as a reliable tennis base. Train in Alabang with Philippine Tennis Academy, add UTR match play, plan budgets and lodging, and slot in Cebu or Palawan weekends.

Algarve Tennis Guide: Lagos to Vilamoura, March to November

Algarve Tennis Guide: Lagos to Vilamoura, March to November

Plan a climate-smart tennis block in Portugal’s Algarve. Month-by-month guidance for clay and hard courts, 7 and 14 day camp itineraries, walkable lodging near clubs, Lisbon and Cascais tournament pairings, costs, and wind and rain workarounds.

Master the Kick Serve: Biomechanics, Drills, Match Wins

Master the Kick Serve: Biomechanics, Drills, Match Wins

A reliable kick serve changes how opponents return, how you hold under pressure, and how you attack second serves. Learn the simple mechanics, equipment tweaks, and a four week plan to build a kick that wins real points.

Austin Hill Country Tennis: Year-Round Base, Spring and Fall

Austin Hill Country Tennis: Year-Round Base, Spring and Fall

Central Texas is emerging as a smart alternative to Florida and the Southwest for player development. Mild winter mornings, breezy spring and fall evenings, and covered lighted courts turn Austin’s Hill Country into a year round training base.

Baltic-to-Poland Winter Tennis: Vilnius, Warsaw, Berlin

Baltic-to-Poland Winter Tennis: Vilnius, Warsaw, Berlin

Skip crowded Spain or costly Florida this winter. Build a climate-proof, value-first training block from November to March across Vilnius, Warsaw, and Berlin with domes, reliable surfaces, and smart travel links.

Desert Swing Tennis: Train Feb to Apr in Palm Desert, Scottsdale

Desert Swing Tennis: Train Feb to Apr in Palm Desert, Scottsdale

Chase crisp desert days and stack quality reps from February to April. Compare Palm Desert and Scottsdale for courts, clinics, wind and temperatures, recovery options, and booking windows, then pair it with the BNP Paribas Open.

French Riviera Clay Corridor: Train March to June, Nice to Cannes

French Riviera Clay Corridor: Train March to June, Nice to Cannes

Build a pre Roland Garros block on the Riviera’s red clay. From March to June, a protected microclimate, the Monte Carlo Masters, and a dense club network make training efficient. Base at All In Academy in Villeneuve Loubet.

Tennis Footwork That Wins: A 4-Week Plan for Club Players

Tennis Footwork That Wins: A 4-Week Plan for Club Players

Most points are lost because of late feet, not bad swings. Learn a clear four week plan to build split step timing, first step speed, spacing, and recovery so your strokes show up on time when pressure rises.

Orlando Jan to Apr Tennis at USTA: Lake Nona to Maitland

Orlando Jan to Apr Tennis at USTA: Lake Nona to Maitland

Plan a climate-smart, family-friendly tennis trip to Orlando from January to April. Book daytime courts at the USTA National Campus, add high-performance blocks in Maitland, pick the right surfaces, and streamline stay and play.

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tennis Guide: Courts, Weather, Clinics

Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tennis Guide: Courts, Weather, Clinics

Planning spring tennis in Tokyo during sakura season? Here is how to time your March–April sessions, what weather to expect, how to reserve public park courts fast, and where to book high-impact lessons with Seijo and Shi Shi.

Naples Florida Har-Tru Season: Nov to Apr Tennis at Gomez

Naples Florida Har-Tru Season: Nov to Apr Tennis at Gomez

Southwest Florida’s cool, dry months are ideal for clay-court volume. Use this guide to anchor a week or multi-month block at Gomez Tennis Academy, dial in training times, and plug into match play, recovery, and lodging.