{"id":3486,"date":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=3486"},"modified":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","slug":"game-set-paradise-the-worlds-most-breathtaking-tennis-courts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=3486","title":{"rendered":"Game, Set, Paradise: The World\u2019s Most Breathtaking Tennis Courts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These extraordinary courts prove that tennis is best played with a view.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/ilsanpietrodipositanotennis1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"il san pietro di positano tennis court\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<p>But beyond the roar of packed grandstands and televised finals lies another, more exclusive side of the sport \u2013 one where the soundtrack is crashing waves or desert winds sweeping through red rock canyons. These are courts where the views are as commanding as your forehand.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most beautiful tennis courts in the world<\/h2>\n<p>Picture serving aces with turquoise water behind you or volleying beneath alpine peaks. Ahead, discover the world\u2019s most breathtaking tennis courts.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bawah Reserve, Elang Island, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/tennis-croquet-lawn.jpg\" alt=\"bawah reserve tennis court\" class=\"wp-image-257001\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Bawah Reserve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hidden within Indonesia\u2019s remote Anambas Archipelago, Bawah Reserve is the definition of barefoot luxury. Set on a private island surrounded by crystalline lagoons and coral reefs, its tennis court is perched just steps from the sea, offering uninterrupted views of turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p>Between rallies, you may spot sailboats drifting by or tropical birds soaring overhead. The court\u2019s isolation means you\u2019re unlikely to face much competition, unless it\u2019s from your travel companion, making it ideal for relaxed matches at sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Necker Island, British Virgin Islands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sir Richard Branson\u2019s private Caribbean retreat is home to one of the world\u2019s most exclusive tennis courts. Set high on a hilltop overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Necker Island\u2019s court delivers sweeping ocean views from every angle.<\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by palm trees and cooled by sea breezes, this is tennis at its most idyllic. With turquoise waters stretching to the horizon and yachts anchored below, it\u2019s relaxed, remote, and relentlessly beautiful.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/tremezzotenniscourt1-2560x1707.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Hotel Tremezzo tennis court\" class=\"wp-image-257005\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Grand Hotel Tremezzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Few destinations embody old world glamour quite like Lake Como, and <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/suites\/17021\/villa-sola-cabiati\">Grand Hotel Tremezzo<\/a> sits at its heart. Overlooking the deep blue waters and backed by alpine peaks, the hotel\u2019s clay tennis court is a masterpiece of scenic sport, and one that has welcomed royalty, Hollywood stars, and billionaires over the decades.<\/p>\n<p>Guests play against a backdrop of Belle \u00c9poque architecture, manicured gardens, and passing Riva boats. After play, you can retreat to the floating pool or sip an espresso on the terrace \u2013 proof that here, tennis and la dolce vita go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p><em>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/travel-news\/best-lake-como-hotels\">The Most Idyllic Hotels in Lake Como<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Il San Pietro di Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/ilsanpietrodipositano1.jpg\" alt=\"il san pietro di positano tennis court\" class=\"wp-image-257000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Il San Pietro di Positano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dramatically carved into the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Il San Pietro di Positano boasts one of the most spectacular tennis courts in the world. Suspended above the Mediterranean, the hotel\u2019s clay court seems to float between sky and sea.<\/p>\n<p>With pastel-colored villages dotting the coastline and yachts gliding below, every point feels elevated. The hotel has long attracted celebrities, designers, and discreet A-listers, many of whom have tested their backhands here. It\u2019s not uncommon to pause mid-match simply to admire the view, making this one of the rare courts where distraction is part of the charm.<\/p>\n<p><em>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/travel-news\/torre-di-civita-amalfi-coast\">Is This The Amalfi Coast\u2019s Most Exclusive Hideaway?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Perched 689-ft above the Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab\u2019s circular helipad famously transforms into a tennis court \u2013 temporarily \u2013 for headline-making exhibition matches. It\u2019s where legends like Andre Agassi and Roger Federer once rallied in what remains one of the most surreal tennis moments in history.<\/p>\n<p>While the helipad isn\u2019t permanently configured for daily play, its conversion into a sky-high court cemented <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/destination-guides\/africa-and-the-middle-east\/dubai\">Dubai<\/a>\u2019s place in sporting folklore. With nothing but blue sky and ocean surrounding the platform, it\u2019s arguably the closest tennis has come to being played \u2018in the clouds.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, Venice, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/belmondciptenniscourt1-1762x2560.jpg\" alt=\"belmond cipriani tennis court\" class=\"wp-image-256997\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Belmond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located on Giudecca Island, just across from St Mark\u2019s Square, <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/suites\/17427\/executive-suite-two-bedroom\">Hotel Cipriani<\/a> offers a pristine court set within lush gardens, with glimpses of <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/destination-guides\/europe\/venice\">Venice<\/a>\u2019s iconic skyline in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>This is a favorite among high-profile guests attending the Venice Film Festival, international art fairs, and private events. In true Venetian style, gondolas drift nearby and church bells echo across the lagoon.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona, USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/enchantment_hr_photos_317_of_3261-2560x1707.jpg\" alt=\"enchantment resort arizona tennis court\" class=\"wp-image-256998\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Enchantment Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those who prefer red rock drama to coastal glamour, Enchantment Resort delivers a completely different kind of tennis fantasy. Nestled within Sedona\u2019s towering sandstone formations, its courts are framed by cathedral-like cliffs that glow at sunrise and sunset.<\/p>\n<p>Many guests combine matches with meditation sessions, vortex tours, or spa treatments. It\u2019s a place where you might finish a tiebreak and head straight into a sound bath \u2013 only in Sedona.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On Marlon Brando\u2019s former private atoll, a court is set amid lush tropical vegetation, just moments from beaches and coral lagoons.<\/p>\n<p>Guests here include global leaders, Hollywood royalty, and discreet high-net-worth travelers, all drawn by the resort\u2019s privacy and environmental ethos. A morning match can easily be followed by lagoon swimming, spa rituals, and <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/restaurants-finest-dining\/how-the-prestigious-michelin-star-system-really-works\">Michelin-level dining<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These extraordinary courts prove that tennis is best played with a view.\u00a0 But beyond the roar of packed grandstands and televised finals lies another, more exclusive side of the sport \u2013 one where the soundtrack is crashing waves or desert winds sweeping through red rock canyons. 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