Facility Of Crandon Park Tennis Center
Whether you are just learning tennis from scratch or improving an already advanced game, it is always nicer to do it in a stimulating setting that exudes
both excellence and fun The 13,300-seat Stadium Court is the centerpiece of the Tennis Center at
Crandon Park facility, home of the Sony Ericsson Open since 1987. The Sony
Ericsson Open uses 12 courts in competition courts, plus six practice courts.
The facility is also home to four European red clay, four American green clay
courts and two grass courts.
The Tennis Center at Crandon Park is actually the third home of the Sony
Ericsson Open. It all started in Delray in 1985, moved to Boca Raton in 1986
before permanently settling in Miami in 1987. The Tennis Center is also home to
the United States Tennis Association's player development program headquarters. Crandon Tennis Center houses 26 courts, including 7 that are lighted. Lessons
are offered. Reservations are accepted. The courts are wheel-chair accessible.
Facility Features
18 Laykold cushioned hard courts, six lighted for
evening play
6 state-of-the-art clay courts, 2 with red European
clay, and 4 with green American clay. There are 2 grass courts. All courts
are equipped with the newest watering system available.
Full-service pro shop with equipment and apparel for
sale and racket re-strung service.
Clubhouse that can be rented for social events and
meetings accommodating up to 200 people. Tennis related events only
Steps away from Crandon Park Beach, consistently named
one of the ten best beaches in the U.S., and adjacent to the Crandon Park
Golf Course, rated among the top 75 municipal golf courses in the country.
Montana Tennis Academy Programs
- Individual private or semi-private lessons available
daily, from USPTA or USPTR certified staff instructors.
- World Team Tennis (WTT ) league available.
- Summer Camp Tennis Program.
- After School Tennis Program.
- Adult Tennis Program.
- Junior Tennis Program.
Annual Events
Crandon Tennis Park Tennis Center and Stadium is home to the
Sony Ericsson Open, a 12-day tournament featuring the top 96 men and women
tennis players in the world.
Junior Orange Bowl, NCAA and International Wheelchair tournaments are also
held at the Center.
The USTA at the Center
The Junior Development Program of the
United States Tennis Association
is conducted at the Center. The U.S. Junior
National Tennis Team is composed of the best boys and girls in the country and
represents the U.S. in international competitions. The USTA holds free tennis
clinics throughout the year for inner-city children and other players who have
not had the opportunity to play the sport.
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