Tennis in the Hamptons 2026
In the summer, people from across Long Island and New York City flock to the Hamptons, to enjoy the sun, while sitting by the pool or ocean, and taking part in an array of outdoor activities. One of those activities, and perhaps its most popular, is tennis.
It may be the favorite activity for Hamptons-goers, and there is no shortage of tennis courts or opportunities to play out on the East End, from hitting around at local parks or lacing them up and playing on a private court in a luxurious Hamptons home.
There is so much to enjoy about summer life in the Hamptons, and tennis is at the forefront! New York Tennis Magazine has compiled some of the best places to play, stay and shop out in The Hamptons this summer:
Places to Play
Annacone Tennis Management
AnnaconeTennis.com
info@annaconetennis.com
(865) 300-7323
Annacone Tennis Management provides an array of services in the Hamptons, and can help produce programming and consulting for your neighborhood courts, country clubs, tennis clubs, resorts and more. One of the programs offered is MyHamptonsPro, which is a concierge tennis company specializing in providing the highest quality offsite tennis services in the Hamptons.
This service is available on your private court, at one of our private courts, or at your tennis facility. Focused specifically on creating the utmost in customer satisfaction, MHP provides comprehensive tennis services from world-class tennis professionals to fit all of your needs. MHP tennis pros specialize in private tennis lessons that are customized to your specific tennis goals, with flexible times and days available to meet your needs. Steve Annacone, Director of MyHamptonsPro, has been a tennis professional and coach for over 45 years. Originally from Sag Harbor, NY and a graduate of East Hampton High School, Steve has been very involved in the tennis community in the Hamptons.
By understanding that each player has specific needs and creating a customized tennis experience to accommodate these needs, Steve and the MHP staff will help you get the most out of your time on the court.
Gotham Tennis Academy – Montauk
91 South Fulton Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 267-8525
GothamTennisMTK.com
Info@GothamTennis.com
For over a decade, Gotham Tennis Academy has become known for innovative, world-class tennis instruction in NYC and the Hamptons.
Gotham Tennis – Montauk is on a beautiful nature preserve, just minutes from the center of Montauk. Their eight pristine clay courts are meticulously maintained and open to the public, offering a full range of popular camps, private lessons, home lessons and clinics suited to your level of play and interests. Beginners, rising stars, recreational players, and tournament players are all welcome.
Instruction and fun is always geared to your age and level of play. Private lessons with Gotham Tennis Academy’s world-class tennis professionals are available not only at our Montauk club, but also for home lessons throughout the Hamptons from Southampton to Amagansett including East Hampton, Sagaponack, Water Mill, Bridgehampton and Shelter Island.
In the summer, Gotham Montauk offers tennis and sports camps, private lessons, adult clinics, private events and parties, as well as home lessons. Gotham Montauk also offers affordable memberships to get the family get into the game and achieve all of your tennis goals this summer!
Ross School Tennis Center
20 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, N.Y.
Ross.org/Tennis
tenniscenter@ross.org
(631) 907-5162
Ross School Tennis Center (RSTC) is the premiere training center in the Hamptons, boasting a beautiful tennis facility that is open to the public and located on the Ross Upper School Campus in East Hampton, N.Y. The Tennis Center features six HarTru courts that are enclosed by a bubble from mid-fall through mid-spring, allowing for year-round play. The Tennis Center features state-of-the-art amenities such as spacious locker rooms, lower level lounge, convenient snack bar, and ping-pong tables, and the staff provides a fun and supportive atmosphere that allows for the greatest amount of success.
After-school programming, a dynamic program for junior players, and specialized summer programs are offered to make Ross Tennis Center the place to play tennis in the Hamptons.
After-school Programs (Pre-K–Grade 12)
→Nursery–Grade 4: Specialized one-hour training program where players build a strong foundation through a variety of game-based and cooperative activities using 10U age-appropriate (Red, Orange, or Green) balls and nets that will prepare them for eventual full-court play.
→Grade 5–Grade 12: Players build off their 10U foundation to further develop fundamental skills and techniques as they transition into yellow balls and prepare for full-court tournament competition. Ball control, strategy, and work ethic are all emphasized in this 90-minute session of drills and point play.
Players in kindergarten and higher are required to play twice per week in this program.
→RSTA Yellow+ is for players over 12 years old who play either on a JV or Varsity school team. There will be practice every day for two hours after school. Tryouts can also be evaluated by an RSTA coach if you are not yet a team member. Participation at both UTR and USTA tournaments is encouraged but not a requirement.
→Lessons and Court Rentals: Ross School Tennis Center also offers adult clinics, court rentals, and private and group instruction for all ages and levels. The Tennis Center is also used for a variety of special events and is available for private parties
SPORTIME Amagansett/JMTA Hamptons
320 Abrahams Path
Amagansett, N.Y.
(631) 267-3460
SportimeNY.com/Amagansett
Located in the Town of East Hampton, SPORTIME Amagansett’s 23 acre campus features 33 pristine outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, one hard-surface tennis and pickleball court, a heated outdoor pool and so much more for members, students and campers to enjoy. The Hamptons’ summer home to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, SPORTIME Amagansett welcomes aspiring young players to train at one of the world’s best academies when on the East End. The club is also home to East Hampton Sports Camp @ SPORTIME, which offers preschool and multi-sport full-day, full-summer fun for kids ages 3-13.
The SPORTIME Amagansett Sports Arena, open year-round, features a climate-controlled, regulation size rink that subdivides into three smaller courts that allow for multiple sports activities and small group training. Sports offered include hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball and pickleball.
SPORTIME Amagansett offers both residents and Hampton visitors of all ages world-class tennis, pickleball and sports programming, camps, events, tournaments and more.
SPORTIME Quogue
2571 Quogue Riverhead Road
East Quogue, N.Y.
(631) 653-6767
SportimeNY.com/Quogue
Named the best tennis club on the South Fork by Dan’s Papers each year from 2020-2024, SPORTIME Quogue is a year-round, full-service tennis, fitness, summer camp and sports facility located in East Quogue, catering to the surrounding communities of Westhampton, Remsemberg, Quogue, Southampton, Hampton Bays, Eastport, Riverhead, the Moriches and the North Fork, serving both locals and visitors alike..
SPORTIME Quogue features four indoor Har-Tru soft-surface tennis courts and 22 outdoor Har-Tru courts, in addition to a heated outdoor pool, a full-service health and fitness club, a multi-sport court, and locker rooms with saunas. SPORTIME Quogue serves tennis players starting at the age of three, including junior pathway programs, as well as dynamic instructional programs for adults of all levels.
While SPORTIME Quogue thrives year-round, the summer season is alive with a large outdoor tennis community, including Hampton vacationers and snowbirds returning for summer season. SPORTIME Quogue’s full-day summer camp, including preschool, multi-sport and tennis offerings, is recognized as one of the top summer camps in Westhampton.
Places to Shop
Tennis East
73 Main Street
Southampton, N.Y.
(631) 283-9535
TennisEast.com
For more than 50 years, Tennis East has been a staple of the tennis community on Long Island’s East End. Tennis East offers an extensive selection of men’s, women’s and junior’s rackets, apparel, sneakers, strings and accessories.
Tennis East keeps up to date with the latest and most popular products to make sure its customers are always up to date with the newest gear. We feature a complete line of 10 & Under Tennis equipment and apparel, as well as a line of other racket sports, such as: padel, platform, squash, beach and pickleball. Stringing services and demo rackets are also available.
Who To Use For Court Building and Maintenance Needs
Making sure your courts look as pristine as possible is important for all who operate tennis courts and facilities, but when it comes to tennis in the Hamptons, especially in the summer, it’s a must. New York Tennis Magazine has compiled a list of the top companies and brands to use:
10-S Tennis Supply & Tweener Lighting
lucas@10-s.com
www.tweenerusa.com / www.10-s.com
(954) 393-2306
CaliClay Systems
info@caliclay.net
caliclay.net
(805) 698-9830
Century Tennis
sales@centurytennis.com
CenturyTennis.com
(631) 242-0220
Har-Tru LLC
hartru@hartru.com
HarTru.com
(877) 4-HARTRU
Laurel Tennis & Sport
tennis@thelaurelgroup.net
laurelgroup.net
(631) 549-3235
VelveTop Products
elsy@velvetop.com
Velvetop.com
(631) 427-5904
Places to Stay
Faraway Sag Harbor
31 West Water Street
Sag Harbor, N.Y.
(844) 227-6672
FarawaySagHarbor.com
Formerly Baron’s Cove, Faraway Sag Harbor opens in Summer 2026, offering one-of-a-kind lodging including Harbor King Suite, Signature Garden Collection, Village Collection and Lofts Collection rooms. At Faraway, Zagara brings Amalfi-inspired oysters, coastal flavors, and harbor views to the water’s edge. In the lobby, harborside cocktails and light bites set the scene for easy gatherings. Located in the heart of Sag Harbor’s storied harborfriend, every view hints at discovery, every stroll kindles adventure, and the salt-laced air invites something unforgettable. Farway is a sanctuary where perfect strangers become old friends, and local tribes are formed.
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
290 Old Montauk Highway
Montauk, N.Y.
(631) 668-2345
GurneysResorts.com/Montauk
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is a Hamptons icon and the only year- round resort in Montauk. Providing guests with direct access to a 2,000-foot long private sand beach, Gurney’s features 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages, all delivering dramatic ocean views. Gurney’s offers guests a pirate beach, dubbed as “one of the most glorious beaches on Long Island”, as well as the Seawater Spa & Bathhouse, where you can enjoy the rejuvenating power of salt, sand and sea at the Thalassotherapy spa in North America. Gurney’s Montauk has a wide variety of seaside eateries –everything from ingredient-driven menus featuring healthy bites to locally-sourced dishes and seasonal classics.
Ross School Tennis Center Welcomes In Richele LeSaldo As New Tennis Director
This spring, the Ross School Tennis Center ushered in a new era as Richele LeSaldo was named the program’s tennis Director. LeSaldo will oversee one of the cornerstone athletic programs at the historic East Hampton institution.
“Richele is an extraordinary leader whose experience spans elite competition, academy development, and community-building,” said Tom Sturtevant, Head of School at Ross. “Throughout our search, it was clear we were looking for someone who could both honor the strength and momentum of our current program and elevate it to new heights. Richele brings the strategic vision, global perspective, and student-centered philosophy that will allow the Ross Tennis Center to thrive whether a student is picking up a racquet for the first time or preparing to compete at the collegiate level.”
LeSaldo enters the position with a wealth of both playing and coaching experience. A native of Barbados, she earned a scholarship to Clemson University where she helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances. She was also the team’s captain which helped foster valuable leadership skills.
Those skills translated into a coaching career which began in upstate New York when she became an assistant coach for Cornell University. In addition, she has been a national talent scout for the brand Yonex, so she has a keen sense of the junior tennis scene across the country.
“I have real hands-on experience of what’s trending, what colleges are looking for, and so I bring all of that knowledge here to Ross to help build on what we already have here,” LeSaldo said. “It’s exciting, because I think what we’re striving to do here at Ross is be a welcoming home for recreational and community players, but also be a launching pad for those aspiring to play college tennis and even professional tennis. That’s what we’re trying to accomplish here.”
The process of LeSaldo taking over the Ross School’s Tennis Director position began towards the end of 2025, when an industry colleague brought up the opportunity and recommended LeSaldo for the role. After discussions with Sturtevant and other board members, and seeing the vision of the school, LeSaldo felt confident that this was the place she wanted to work, and the leadership at Ross School knew she was the right fit.
In her position, LeSaldo is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school’s tennis program, including coaching, player development, college recruitment, team management, staff leadership, and facility operations. The role also includes guiding tournaments, daily training, and summer programming while fostering a vibrant and inclusive tennis culture aligned with Ross School’s mission and values.
“I am honored to join Ross School and lead the Tennis Center at such an exciting moment,” said LeSaldo. “Ross has a lasting commitment to its student athletic development, and I believe tennis is a powerful vehicle for building confidence, resilience, and joy. My goal is to create an environment where every student, regardless of level, feels supported, challenged, and inspired. I look forward to working with our talented coaches, connecting with families, and helping our student-athletes reach their full potential.”
The Ross School Tennis Center is open to the public with adult programs, private and group lessons, as well as court rentals. The sprawling campus includes six Har-Tru courts that are enclosed by a bubble during the fall and winter months which allows year-round play for all levels of play.
“We have some really good players here, and a very strong tennis community in the surrounding areas, so I am very excited and encouraged to join this environment of excellence,” LeSaldo concluded.
Long Island’s Premier Adult Tennis Tournaments Return To The East End
Long Island Tennis Magazine will return to the Hamptons this summer, as it will again host two adult tennis tournaments on the East End. The Long Island Tennis Magazine Tennis Challenge by Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group will bookend Summer in the Hamptons, with one event in June and another in September.
The first tournament will take place on Saturday, June 6 at Sportime Quogue, featuring an assortment of different levels of play, with three Men’s Doubles categories and three Women’s Doubles categories and a Mixed Doubles Division.
The event features all of the amenities players have become accustomed to at our events, including competitive and well-organized doubles play, catered lunch, complimentary happy hour, a lively atmosphere, giveaways, prizes for winners and pictures/features in Long Island Tennis Magazine.
Visit LITennisMag.com/Events/SummerChallenge to learn more and to register.
“We are excited to host the LITM Challenges this summer in the Hamptons for the fifth year in a row,” said David Sickmen, Publisher of Long Island Tennis Magazine. “Sportime Quogue has proven to be the perfect host site as they accommodate our large draws on their outdoor courts, and we are able to bring people the amenities they have become used to on Sportime’s large pool deck. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the courts for fun in the sun this summer.”
To close out the summer, the September Challenge will be held in early September at SPORTIME Quogue. More information and registration portal can be found at LITennisMag.com/Events/SeptemberChallenge.
Here’s what they are saying about the LITM Challenges:
“These events are always so well put together, and they do such a great job of organizing the draws,“There is great food, drinks, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The LITM Challenges are different than your normal tournament and are phenomenal.” – Ray Omid
“The people were so nice; there were a lot of strong players. We enjoyed this tournament a lot and will definitely join again next time.” – Youngmi Seo
We had a great time, the weather was great, and the food was amazing. We’ll absolutely be back.” – Meiko Boynton
“We try to make all of these tournaments, they are such a great time.” – Neil Hyman
The tournament was great, and we were able to meet a lot of new people. Sometimes it’s easy and convenient to stay in your own little tennis group, so to play against different competition was great. Everyone was welcoming and it was very well-run.” – Onalee Batcheller
