The slide, the heavy ball, the drop shot, the tell-no-lies mark that proves it was in. Clay court tennis is a story of contrasts, combining the delicate artistry of shot making with the tremendous physicality of long points. At times it’s a ballet. At times it’s a war.

Clay court tennis is about quiet early mornings, sunny afternoons and long hours with friends. It’s rewarding time that fully engages the mind and the body the way no other surface can. It’s about playing more hours a day, more days a week. It’s about protecting the health and well being of our youngest and oldest players in the game. It’s about providing aspiring young players with core strengths and competencies that will allow them to be successful – on and off the court.