Articles, guides & tennis tips
Tips for booking courts, improving your game, and getting the most out of tennis in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Tennis after rain in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs: which courts dry fastest
Why hard courts are usually your best bet after a shower, which venues to head to, and the one synthetic grass club that dries in minutes.
Cheapest tennis courts in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs (and one that's free)
Every court ranked by price, the free courts most locals don't know about, and where council courts beat $40-an-hour clubs.
Synthetic grass vs hard court: which surface should you play on?
A coach's take on how each surface treats your body and your game, and why beginners, juniors and older players should start on synthetic grass.
Where independent tennis coaches can hire courts in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
Which venues let outside coaches teach, roughly what they charge, who to contact, and where coaching isn't allowed.
Tennis for beginners: everything you need to know before your first lesson
What to wear, what to bring, what to expect, and how to get started without overthinking it.
Tennis coaching in Sydney: how to find the right coach for your game
A guide to what good coaching looks like, what to expect from your first session, and how to find a coach that fits your goals.
Best tennis courts in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
Every court from Bondi to Matraville compared: courts, surfaces, prices, late finishes and parking, plus what each venue is best for.
How to read court availability in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
A practical guide to booking public and club courts without the runaround.