May 30, 2015; Paris, France; General view of Court Suzanne Lenglen as Nick Kyrgios (AUS) serves during his match against Andy Murray (GBR) on day seven at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 best tennis stadiums in the world… where are they and what tournaments can you watch there? Look no further. These are the 10 best tennis stadiums for the ultimate superfan.
Tennis arenas vary in size, style, and surface. Some host the biggest tournaments in the sport. Others play host to smaller yet prestigious tournaments. Many have their own rich history that has helped shape the sport into what it is today.
For the ultimate tennis fan, there are a select few stadiums that you must visit at least once in your lifetime. These are the top 10 best tennis stadiums in the world.
Mar 13, 2016; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Fans fill stadium 1 for the match between Serena Williams (USA) and Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 10
Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is home to the Indian Wells Masters, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, in Indian Wells, California. The outdoor hard surface court at Stadium 1 is the largest capacity arena in the complex at Indian Wells. Stadium 1 seats 16,100 fans.
Both the ATP World Tour and WTA Tour participate in the Indian Wells Masters, making it the 5th largest tennis tournament in the world. Built in 2000, the $77 million facility is a favorite among both players and fans. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden has even played host to numerous concerts and NBA preseason games. Novak Djokovic is a 6-time winner at the Indian Wells Masters.
Oct 28, 2015; London, United Kingdom; General view of the O2 Arena and the River Thames. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 9
The O2 Arena, London, England
The O2 Arena is a spectacle. It is the world’s largest building in terms of floorspace. The indoor hard surface court is a staple on the ATP World Tour. It hosts the ATP World Tour Finals between 2009 and 2018.
The arena seats a whopping 17,500 fans, making it the 2nd largest in terms of capacity in the sport of tennis. Since its hosting of the ATP World Tour Finals, Novak Djokovic has won 4 at the venue. The O2 Arena is unique as it is home to anything from the Olympics to music concerts to the ATP World Tour. Sitting on the famous River Thames, the O2 is a must see for the ultimate tennis superfan.
Jul 27, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; General view of center court on day three of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Uniprix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 8
Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The Uniprix Stadium is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Home to the Canadian Open, also known as the Rogers Cup or the Canada Masters, it is an outdoor hard surface court. The Uniprix hosts both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour.
With an 11,700 capacity, spectators enjoy matches played on a surface identical to that at the US Open. Among the predominant tennis tournaments in the world today, only the US Open and Wimbledon have been around longer than the Canadian Open. The history of the tournament makes a trip to the Uniprix essential for the tennis superfan.
Apr 5, 2015; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; A general view of the stadium court during the match between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in the men
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 7
Tennis Center at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Florida
Tennis Center at Crandon Park is located in Key Biscayne, Florida and plays host to the Miami Open. The 13,800 capacity stadium is referred to as Stadium Center. It is an outdoor hard surface facility that hosts both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour.
Serena Williams holds the women’s singles record for most titles at the Miami Open with 8. For the men’s record, both Andre Agassi and Novak Djokovic are tied with 6 as of 2016. In recent years, the Miami Open has seen crowds upwards of 300,000 come out to enjoy the play at Tennis Center.
Aug 17, 2016; Mason, OH, USA; A general view of center court as the sun sets during the match of Angelique Kerber (GER) against Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) on day five during the Western and Southern tennis tournament at Linder Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 6
The Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
The Lindner Family Tennis Center is located in Mason, Ohio and is the home of the Western & Southern Open. Center court seats upwards of 11,000 spectators and is a hard surface outdoor arena.
The Western & Southern Open is a favorite among players and fans on both the ATP World Tour and WTA Tour. Also known as the Cincinnati Masters, the tournament has seen Swiss tennis star Roger Federer win a record setting 7 times. The Cincinnati Masters has existed in various capacities since 1899, making it one of the most historic tournaments in the sport. The Lindner Family Tennis Center has hosted the tournament since 1979.
Jul 23, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Gael Monfils of France (left) serves against Alexander Zverev of Germany (right) in a men
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 5
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington, DC
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center is home to the Washington Open, also known as the Citi Open. It’s located in the heart of Washington, DC’s Rock Creek Park. The tennis center consists of hard surface outdoor courts that play host to both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour.
When it’s not hosting the Washington Open, the tennis center is a public tennis facility. It seats 7,500 spectators who come annually to enjoy tennis in the capital city of the United States of America. Many of the current greats in men’s tennis have won here in recent years. Juan Martín del Potro has 3 titles at the Citi Open and Frenchman Gael Monfils won his first in 2016.
Sep 6, 2015; New York, NY, USA; A general view of Louis Armstrong stadium during the match between Feliciano Lopez of Spain (right) and Fabio Fognini of Italy (left) on day seven of the 2015 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Lopez won 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 4
Louis Armstrong Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York City
Louis Armstrong Stadium is part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that hosts the US Open. Located in Flushing, Queens, New York City, the stadium once held a capacity of 18,000. After the construction of the largest arena in tennis, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong now hold just upwards of 10,000 spectators.
It remains a staple venue at one of tennis’ Grand Slams. The outdoor hard surface court is both a fan and player favorite named after the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong. As the tennis center at the US Open is continually changing, the stadium is set to become a 15,000 seat arena by 2018 complete with a retractable roof.
Sep 6, 2015; New York, NY, USA; A general view inside Arthur Ashe Stadium during the match between Marin Cilic of Croatia and Jeremy Chardy of France on day seven of the 2015 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 3
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York City
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main stadium at the US Open. The stadium is named after the great Arthur Ashe who won the first ever US Open in Open Era back in 1968.
Seating upwards of 23,000 spectators, the stadium is the largest in the tennis world. Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open are located in Flushing, Queens, New York. A retractable roof was added to the outdoor hard surface court in 2016 due to unpredictable winds and rain. Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open play host to both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour. Swiss tennis star Roger Federer is an immense fan of the stadium, having won 5 US Open titles there.
Jun 6, 2014; Paris, France; A general view of Court Philippe Chatrier during the match between Andy Murray (GBR) and Rafael Nadal (ESP) on day 13 at the 2014 French Open at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 2
Court Philippe Chatrier – Roland Garros, Paris, France
Roland Garros is home to the French Open. With Court Philippe Chatrier as its centerpiece, the tennis complex is iconic. The main court seats almost 15,000 spectators. Constructed in 1928, the 21 acre tennis complex is made up of 20 courts, 3 of which are large-capacity stadiums.
The outdoor clay surface courts at Roland Garros are immediately recognizable. Located in Paris, France, Roland Garros is a favorite of tennis star Rafael Nadal. In the modern era, Nadal has already amassed 9 titles at the French Open as of 2016. He won 5 straight French Opens between 2010 and 2014.
Jul 10, 2015; United Kingdom; General view of Centre Court for the Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Richard Gasquet (FRA) match on day 11 of The Championships Wimbledon at the AELTC. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums – Number 1
Centre Court Wimbledon, London, England
Centre Court is the main court at Wimbledon in London, England. The historic importance of Centre Court is beyond compare. The outdoor grass court plays host to both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour for the Wimbledon Championship.
An inscription at the entrance to Centre Court reads, “If you can meet with triumph and disaster / And treat those two impostors just the same.” The line is from English writer Rudyard Kipling and speaks to the fierce competition that occurs at Centre Court year in and year out. A retractable roof was added to the court in 2009 after many instances of prolonged rain delays. At roughly a 15,000 person capacity, Centre Court and the Wimbledon Championship is a must see.
Jun 5, 2015; Paris, France; General view of Court Philippe Chatrier before a storm in the Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Andy Murray (GBR) match on day 13 of the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 Best Tennis Stadiums
These 10 stadiums complete Lob and Smash’s list of the 10 best to visit for the ultimate superfan. They are located all around the world and play host to both ATP World Tour and WTA Tour events. Start visiting each and every one of them the second you have the chance.
Many of the major tournaments in tennis have multiple venues within their tennis centers that are must sees. Others are standalone arenas. The history of the sport is engrained in these stadiums and you might just well witness history when you visit one for a match.
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