Tennis stadiums vary in surface, style, and size. Some play host to the largest tournaments in the world, while others play host to smaller tournaments, yet still quite prestigious. Most of them feature a phenomenal and rich history that has assisted to shape the sport as we know it today. For those that consider themselves to be the ultimate tennis enthusiast, we highly recommend visiting the below tennis stadiums at least once in your lifetime.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden – Indian Wells, California

The Indian Wells Masters is hosted at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The hard surface outdoor court situated at Stadium 1 is considered the largest capacity arena at Indian Wells, seating over 16,000 tennis fans. Both the WTA Tour and ATP World Tour participate at the Indian Wells Masters which makes it the 5th biggest tennis tournament across the globe. Established in 2000, the facility is worth $77 million as is regarded as a favourite among both fans and players.

The O2 Arena – London, England

The O2 Arena situated in London, England is the largest building in the world when it comes to floor space. The hard surface indoor court played a significant role on the ATP Tour and hosted the Finals from 2009. This glorious arena can seat 17,500 fans which makes it the 2nd largest when it comes to capacity in the world of tennis.

Uniprix Stadium – Quebec, Canada

The Uniprix Stadium is home to the Canadian Open, also referred to the as Canada Masters or the Rodgers Cup. This hard surface outdoor court also plays host to both the WTA Tour and ATP World Tour. The stadium can seat an impressive 11,700 fans.

The Lindner Family Tennis Center – Mason, Ohio

Situated in Mason, Ohio, the Lindner Family Tennis Center is home to both the Southern and Western Open. The centre can seat more than 11,000 fans is an outdoor hard surface arena. The Southern and Western Open is a favourite among fans and players on both the WTA Tour and ATP World Tour.

Louis Armstrong Stadium – Queens, New York City

The Louis Armstrong Stadium forms part of the USTA Billie Jean Tennis Center, hosting the US Open and can seat over 10,000 spectators. The Louis Armstrong Stadium is an important aspect when it comes to the Grand Slams and features a hard surface outdoor court. It’s named after a famous jazz musician and is set to increase its seating capacity to 15,000 in 2019.

Court Philippe Chatrier – Paris, France

The Roland Garros tennis court plays host to the French Open and can seat up to 15,000 spectators. Established in 1928, the tennis complex is 21 acres in size and features 20 different courts. The clay outdoor surface is located in Paris, France and is a favourite for tennis superstar, Rafael Nadal.

Centre Court Wimbledon – London, England

This outdoor grass court plays host to the WTA Tour and ATP World Tour for the prestigious Wimbledon Championship. The stadium can seat more than 15,000 fans and comes with a retractable roof which was added in 2009.