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Saddlebrook Resort’s Tampa tennis complex features 45
courts in six surfaces, including all Grand Slam surfaces. Players can also
enjoy night play on the five lighted courts. The world-renowned Harry Hopman
Tennis Program provides instruction for players of all levels from beginners
to touring professionals.
Whether you're an adult or junior, beginner or a touring
pro, your game will improve at The Saddlebrook Tennis Center. You'll benefit
from 5 hours of concentrated tennis instruction each day, grouped with players
who match your ability.
Our teaching staff comes from all over the world. Many are
formerly-ranked ATP players. Each one of them is qualified to help you master
Harry Hopman's unrivaled methods of winning tennis.
You can't find a finer setting for recreation and relaxation
than Saddlebrook Resort. In addition to being one of America's largest tennis
superb amenities: 36 holes of Arnold Palmer designed championship golf; a
500,000 gallon Superpool; a Sports Village with Fitness Center and a European-style
luxury Spa.
The world's most prestigious travel organizations bestow
upon Saddlebrook Resort many of their top honors for our deluxe guest accommodations,
award winning dining and friendly, courteous service.
Harry Hopman
Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
in 1978, Henry Christian Hopman made his name as the most successful of all
Davis Cup captains, leading Australia to 16 Cups between l939 and 1967. Emphasizing
super fitness, he drove and inspired some of the greatest Aussie players
including Frank Sedgman, Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall, Ashley Cooper, Mervyn Rose,
Rex Hartwig, Mal Anderson, Neale Fraser, Roy Emerson Rod Laver, John Newcombe,
Fred Stolle, and Tony Roche.
A He emigrated to the U.S. in 1969 and become
a A highly successful teaching pro, counseling such champions-to-be as Vitas
Gerulaitis and John McEnroe at the Port Washington (NY) Tennis Academy.
A fine player, particularly in doubles, he won the Australian
mens doubles with Jack Crawford in 1929 and 1930 and four mixed doubles titles.
He opened his first Hopman Tennis Academy with his wife, Lucy, in Largo,
FL. Hopman was born August l2, l906, in Sydney and died December 27, 1985
in Largo, FL.
We'll teach you a series of imaginative drills designed
by Mr. Hopman. You'll get stronger, play longer and learn how to react instinctively
to the ball. You'll be encouraged and stretched to meet your full potential.
Using your own natural style, we'll show you how to achieve your very best.
Everything we do develops you on the court. There is no classroom work at
Hopman. Our goal is to help you develop stamina, speed, agility and endurance
when you play.
Even mental training is done on court. The intensity and
repetition of our workouts are precise. You'll learn how to hit the ball
with more accuracy and power. Warm-ups are designed to help you drill better.
We get you flexible so your body is tuned and ready to react.
After hours of pushing yourself, your body needs rest and
recovery. We break for fruit and juice to reenergize you and get you ready
for more fun. The Hopman Tennis Program is renowned for giving students lots
of individual observation and guidance. You'll acquire skills quickly and
correctly. If learning how to win, getting lots of personal attention and
having fun are important to you, come to Hopman. We're the tennis academy
you've been looking for.
For reservations or to learn more about Saddlebrook, call
(813) 973-1111 or 800-729-8383
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