The UAE’s biggest tennis academy just got bigger, as Clark Francis Tennis Academy has announced eight brand new venues for the new season.

The new facilities include five in Dubai, two in Abu Dhabi and one in Sharjah, all run by ace coaches with excellent CVs who will make sure that UAE youngsters aspiring to be the Novak Djokovic or Serena Williams get the best chance to succeed.

“Clark Francis Tennis Academy is extremely proud to announce the launching of a host of brand new facilities available for all your tennis desires from September 5,” said Paul Espie, Clark Francis’ director of tennis. 

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“There are two excellent new facilities opening in the capital in the shape of Le Meridian Hotel and New York University, Abu Dhabi. These two state of the art facilities can cater to all of your needs, ranging from ladies mornings to performance development private lessons.” 

There is plenty of activities for those who live in Sharjah as Espie said: “For all of our prospective clients in Sharjah we are ecstatic with our latest facility in the Emirate.

“We will have the honour of using Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club. Head coach Vishesh Bhatia will be leading the way at this facility and his expertise range from professional hitting sessions to the progression of the absolute beginner.

“Vishesh reached a ranking of ninth in India and gained a scholarship to an NCAA Division 1 university in America. With a background like this we are confident that he can provide you with all you need.”

And in Dubai, Clark Francis have five new stunning venues to boast. 

“In the Oud Metha area we have the brilliant Iranian Club,” added Espie. 

“Leading the programme at this incredible venue is popular coach Mahfuz Ul Haque, without any doubt the most popular coach in the UAE. Mahfuz has created a stunning programme specialising in active and engaging group lessons catering to all ability levels.”

He added: “Two further courts will be at the brand new Jumeirah Park Dubai British School. Artur Nurlaev specialises in coaching at the youth level, while Mohammed Safiuddin has participated in multiple ITF tournaments in his career so his ability is unquestionable.”

For those living in Motor City and its surrounding areas you have the luxury of choosing from two new venues. 

GEMS Metropole has two outdoor courts and brilliant indoor mini tennis facilities. 

Overseeing the programmes at  Nord Anglia School is Christophe Vernis. 

The coach recently arrived over the summer with a resume to humble the most decorated coaches.

He will be teaching in a venue which has a covered synthetic grass court and six indoor mini tennis courts. 

Whatever your ability, Clark Francis Tennis Academy has something for everyone whether you want to develop your game and improve on your skills.

Meanwhile, Clark Francis will be holding its annual open day this Friday, September 18 between 17:00 and 20:00 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, Dubai for all budding tennis stars.

What: Clark Francis Tennis Academy new tennis venues
Where: Various locations across the UAE
When: Weekly. Visit website for more information.
Contact: 800-TENNIS (836647), email info@cftennisacademy.com or visit www.cftennisacademy.com