{"id":27902,"date":"2026-06-01T17:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/?p=27902"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:37:42","slug":"roland-garros-has-you-inspired-hit-the-clay-in-nsw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/news\/2026\/06\/01\/roland-garros-has-you-inspired-hit-the-clay-in-nsw","title":{"rendered":"Roland Garros Has You Inspired? Hit the Clay in NSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you been inspired by watching the world’s best players battle it out at Roland Garros?<\/p>\n

While Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur’s Paris campaign came to an end in the third round following a hard-fought loss to Jakub Mensik, his clay-court season has been one to remember. Highlights including a semifinal appearance at the ATP 500 event in Hamburg have showcased just how much his game has developed on the surface and cemented his place among the world’s leading clay-court competitors.<\/p>\n

Over on the women’s side, the action isn’t over for Australian tennis fans, with NSW’s Ellen Perez taking to the court tonight in the Roland Garros doubles Round of 16 alongside Dutch partner Demi Schuurs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And if watching Roland Garros has you itching to get on court yourself, there’s never been a better time to experience clay-court tennis. With more than 30 clay court venues across New South Wales, you don’t need to be in Paris to have a hit!<\/p>\n

Get to Know Some of NSW’s Best Clay Courts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voyager Tennis Meadowbank<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Voyager is a multi-award-winning tennis Academy committed to enhancing lives through tennis and other racquet sports. With over 13 years of experience, the team has been coaching players of all ages and abilities. Nestled in the heart of Meadowbank, Voyager Tennis has recently launched two brand new clay courts, representing something genuinely new for Inner West tennis. A surface that has shaped the careers of the world\u2019s greatest players is finally available to the local community and every type of player stands to benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vince Barclay Tennis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For players looking to experience traditional European-style clay, Vince Barclay Tennis offers one of the most distinctive playing surfaces in Sydney. Featuring imported red clay and a court design inspired by some of the world’s leading clay-court venues, the facility provides a unique opportunity to develop movement, point construction and clay-court skills on a surface rarely found in metropolitan NSW.
The courts have welcomed some of Australia’s biggest names, including Lleyton Hewitt, Tony Roche AO MBE, Bernard Tomic and Darren Cahill.<\/p>\n

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Tennis Terranora<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Located in a spacious bushland setting, the venue offers a relaxed environment for players and visitors alike. The facility features seven Rebound Ace courts, including a show court, two European-style clay courts, three natural grass courts and a modern clubhouse.<\/p>\n

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Sawtell Tennis Club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Established in 1927, Sawtell Tennis Club is home to some of the state’s most iconic clay courts. The venue has hosted the Rafa Nadal Tour and continues to be a favourite destination for players looking to experience traditional clay-court tennis.<\/p>\n

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Parkville Tennis Club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nestled in the Hunter Region, Parkville Tennis & Social Club offers three clay courts and serves as a vibrant community hub for local tennis enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

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Gloucester District TA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gloucester District Tennis Association offers nine clay courts, which have been refurbished.<\/p>\n

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Other clay court venues across NSW include Armidale TC, Bingara Sporting TC, Coffs Harbour TC, Dangar Park Complex, Dungowan & District TC, Forster TC, Gerogery West TC, Gladstone TC, Grenfell Country Club Tennis Centre, Gresford District TA, Griffith TC, Gulgong & District TA, Holbrook TC, Inverell TC, Kooringal TC, Long Flat TC, Marrar TC, Moonan Flat Tennis Courts, Sporties Tennis Club Tuncurry, Tennis Terranora, Trangie Community Tennis, Westside TC, Wherrol Flat TC, Yass Lawn TC.<\/p>\n

Book a court today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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