Get an ACE up your sleeve! Best Places to Learn Tennis in Delhi-NCR

Gone are the days when children only looked up to Sachin Tendulkar as their sporting hero. With easy access to other sports, children have diverse choices and hence diverse heroes. With the rise of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, children of this generation have been drawn to the game of Tennis. It is a game that boosts good physical strength, hand eye co-ordination and overall fitness in children. Here is where you can take them to learn this very happening sport.

Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA)

Location: RK Khanna Stadium, Delhi

Age Group: 5+ years

One of the oldest in the city, DLTA boasts of 1 World class Centre Court, 1 Mini Centre Court and 12 additional tennis courts out of which 9 are lighted to International specifications. DLTA holds tennis coaching for children in the evenings while the mornings are reserved for members to play. In order to play as guests, the charges range from Rs. 150 to 200 an hour and an extra Rs. 300 for coach requirement. Special batches are run for recurring classes for children.

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Siri Fort Complex

Location: Siri Fort Road, New Delhi

Age Group: 4 to 14 years

If you are a South Delhi resident, the Siri Fort Sports complex is a perfect stop for all your sport’s needs. With high end facilities at minimal charges, this government run complex has 12 tennis courts and a tennis practice wall. They coach children aged from 4 to 14 from Monday to Saturday. If your children are dreaming to play pro, this is the place they should be. Talent hunters are on a lookout and if they feel the child has that extra punch, they will take him / her in and train them to play professional tennis.

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Mahesh Bhupati Tennis Academy (MBTA)

Location: New Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon

Age Group: 5+ years

This tennis academy initiated by ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, is pioneering in promoting the game of tennis all over India. With over 20 centres in India, this academy imparts international level coaching to more than 8000 children. They offer multiple programs ranging from beginners to advanced, all customized to suit the needs of children in different age groups and skills. They also have School Programs where if chosen, Tennis as a sport is included in the curriculum. Currently, the school initiative is run at Ryan International School in Rohini and Vasant Kunj. The beginners to advanced course is provided at Shivaji College, Raja Garden in Delhi. There are many other venues in Gurgaon where coaching is provided.

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Peninsula Tennis Academy

Location: Panchsheel, Hauz Khas, Nizamuddin, East Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon

Age Group: 3+ years

One of the oldest in the city, this academy has trained more than 10000 players. They are equipped with the latest training aids and hold extensive fitness programs. This academy offers several training programs based on age and skills of children right from the Little Champ program which caters to ages 3–6 upto Advanced programs for children wishing to play pro. One unique feature of this academy is the Wheelchair Tennis training for differently abled children and adults. With centres all over Delhi — NCR, this academy is contributing largely in promoting tennis amongst youngsters.

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Gurgaon Tennis Academy

Location: DLF Phase V, Gurgaon

Age Group: 5+ years

Run at the DLF City Club, this academy provides coaching to children right from the age of 5. With best in class courts and equipment, this academy focuses on the overall fitness of the children and teaching the nuances of the game.

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Passerine Sports Academy

Location: Sector 50, Gurgaon

Age Group: 5+ years

Known as a one-stop place for all the sporting needs, this academy caters to children starting from the age of 5. Their unique teaching style helps children pick up the game easily and focus is put in improving their overall strength. Classes are held for different age groups at different times.

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Ryders Sports Academy

Location: DLF Phase V, Ardee City, Uppal South End, Sector 31, 57, 63

Age Group: 5+ years

This academy consists of coaches qualified under International Tennis Federation and they deliver quality coaching to children. Lead by Mr. Kawaljeet Singh, this academy has a well-tailored tennis program which starts with an assessment of strength and skills and then customized training is provided based on the assessment.

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XTreme Tennis Academy

Location: Najafgarh, Deepak Vihar Ext., Dwarka Sector 4, Vikas Puri

Age Group: 4+ years

Founded in 2002, this academy has 4 centres in Delhi — NCR and has trained over 3000 players till date. Xtreme Tennis Academy offer programs for all ages and levels. They have yearly monthly and weekly programs tailored for children aged from 4 to 18. They have maintained a sustained level of growth, both in terms of infrastructure and training facilities.

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Ace Tennis Academy

Location: Vasant Kunj

Age Group: 4+ years

This academy prides itself for providing absolutely free tennis coaching to students from Government Schools including all sports equipment. For the privileged, they provide paid high quality coaching all under the watchful eye of Dr. Rajender Jaiswal who has over 20 years of experience in coaching children for the game. Several national players have been born out of this academy and they continue to produce gems of the game.

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