Top tennis courts in Houston
The Downtown Club at Houston Center
4.4(103 reviews)
1100 Caroline St, Houston
Tennis Courts in Houston, TX
Houston's sprawling parks system gives court enthusiasts plenty to work with, from the popular facilities at Memorial Park and Hermann Park to dedicated complexes throughout Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Katy serving the wider metro.
Notable venues:Memorial Park Tennis Center
Since 1931
River Oaks Tournament
World No. 4
Zina Garrison Career-High
Tennis in Houston
A local guide to the Houston tennis scene.
Notable Facilities
Tennis History
1931
River Oaks International tennis tournament founded at River Oaks Country Club
1988
Houston native Zina Garrison wins Olympic gold in doubles at Seoul Olympics
1990
Garrison reaches Wimbledon final after defeating world No. 1 Steffi Graf in the semifinals
Did You Know?
- Zina Garrison, a Houston native, reached the Wimbledon final in 1990 and won Olympic gold in doubles (1988)
- Houston hosted the US Men's Clay Court Championships at River Oaks Country Club for decades
Best Time to Play
Best outdoor play March–May and October–November; summers are very hot and humid.
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