Singapore punches well above its weight in tennis infrastructure. The island has hundreds of tennis courts — from public HDB courts to private club facilities, from condominium courts to premium academy venues. This guide covers the best tennis courts in Singapore and what makes each suitable for different types of players and programmes.
NTU@one-north (Buona Vista) – Sanwa X Tennis Academy
Sanwa X Tennis Academy’s courts at NTU@one-north are among Singapore’s most distinctive and well-regarded tennis venues. Located on a rooftop at 11 Slim Barracks Rise in the heart of the one-north precinct, these courts combine premium court surfaces, excellent lighting for evening play, and a unique rooftop setting that makes every session feel special. More importantly, they are the home courts of former ATP World No. 36 Yuichi Sugita — which means you are not just playing on a great court, you are training under one of Singapore’s finest coaches.
These courts are accessible via a 7-minute walk from Buona Vista MRT, making them convenient for players from across the island. Get directions here.
Singapore Tennis Centre (East Coast)
The Singapore Tennis Centre at East Coast Park is one of Singapore’s most prominent public tennis facilities, operated by Sport Singapore. It features multiple hard courts, clay courts, and is the home of competitive tennis events in Singapore. The centre is popular for casual hitting, competitive practice, and tennis lessons in the East Coast area.
Kallang Tennis Centre
Kallang Tennis Centre is a major public facility conveniently located near the city centre. It offers floodlit courts for evening play and is one of Singapore’s busiest tennis venues. Good for recreational play and available for public booking.
Condominium Tennis Courts
Many Singaporeans have access to tennis courts within their own condominiums — an underused but tremendously convenient resource. The limitation is typically the quality of coaching available. Sanwa X’s condo tennis coaching service brings professional ATP-level coaching directly to your condo court, eliminating the need to travel while maintaining coaching quality.
Country Club Tennis Facilities
Singapore’s country clubs — including the Singapore Island Country Club, Tanglin Club, and American Club — offer premium tennis facilities for members. Club courts are generally excellent quality with professional groundskeeping, though access is limited to members and guests.
What Makes a Great Tennis Court?
Beyond the court surface, the quality of a tennis venue is defined by: adequate lighting for safe evening play; proper court maintenance with no cracks or slippery patches; appropriate fencing and safety barriers; accessible storage for equipment; proximity to changing facilities; and of course, the quality of coaching available.
Train on Singapore’s Best Courts with Singapore’s Best Coaches
If you want to combine great facilities with great coaching, Sanwa X at NTU@one-north is the obvious choice. Book a session and experience why our courts and coaches attract players from across the island. Book a Trial Lesson →
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