Welcome to Laredo Tennis
Whether you are a new resident settling in or a visitor dropping by for a week, Laredo offers a surprisingly robust and welcoming tennis community. This guide will help you hit the ground running.
Why Laredo is a Great City for Traveling Tennis Players
For the avid tennis traveler, Laredo represents the best of South Texas hospitality mixed with top-tier facilities. Despite being a mid-sized border city, Laredo boasts the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), an 18-court marvel that recently won the 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Award. The local community, spearheaded by the Laredo Tennis Association, is tight-knit, highly welcoming to newcomers, and always eager to integrate visitors into their play days and leagues. The year-round warm weather means you can almost always find an outdoor match, and the culturally rich, bilingual community makes socializing post-match incredibly rewarding.
Top 3 Quick Resources
- Best Public Hub: George Pappas / Market Street Tennis Courts (1300 Market St).
- Best Premium Hub: TAMIU Tennis Complex (5201 University Blvd).
- Community Organizer: Laredo Tennis Association (laredotennis.org).
Frequently Asked Questions
Community & Associations
Laredo's tennis pulse is driven by passionate local volunteers and organizations dedicated to growing the sport.
Laredo Tennis Association (LTA)
The LTA is the primary governing body for grassroots tennis in the region. They facilitate youth tennis ("Rising Stars"), adaptive tennis, adult leagues, and local tournaments.
- President: Tina Treviño
- Website: laredotennis.org
- Email: laredotennis21@gmail.com
- Phone: (956) 740-8462
Local Tennis Figures
While Laredo may not have current players on the global ATP/WTA tours, the city boasts true legends of the game at the community level. Most notably, Dr. Alfredo and Tina Trevino were inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame for their decades of leadership, advocacy, and dedication to expanding tennis access throughout South Texas.
Tennis Courts & Facilities
Laredo features a mix of high-end university complexes and accessible municipal parks. Here are the details:
City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU
The crown jewel of Laredo tennis. This is a USTA-approved facility that won the 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Award. Features include state-of-the-art lighting, spectator seating, and restrooms.
Access: Public access available with potential guest fees/reservations for non-students. Contact (956) 326-3746 for hours. (tamiu.edu)
George Pappas / Market Street Tennis Courts
The most popular municipal hub. Excellent lighting for evening play. Amenities include a hitting wall (great for solo practice), water fountains, and restrooms.
Access: Free public access. Maintained by Laredo Parks & Recreation (laredoparksandrec.com).
James & Maria Luisa Haynes Tennis Courts
Well-maintained municipal hard courts located in a neighborhood park setting. Often used for local summer programs.
Access: Free public access.
Cigarroa Tennis Courts
Public school-adjacent courts maintained by the Parks & Recreation department. Standard hard courts, good for local neighborhood access.
Access: Free public access outside of school hours.
Laredo Country Club
A private country club offering high-quality maintained courts and exclusive member tournaments and leagues.
Access: Private; membership or member-guest invitation required.
Lessons & Coaching
Whether you are picking up a racket for the first time or tuning up your tournament game, there are several avenues for coaching.
- TAMIU Clinics: Led by Jaime Donjuan (Director of Tennis Facility Operations), TAMIU offers structured clinics separated by Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced tiers. They also run popular youth summer camps. (tamiu.edu)
- LTA Programs: The Laredo Tennis Association hosts affordable, community-driven lessons, notably the "Rising Stars" youth program. (laredotennis.org)
- Independent Pros: Services like MyTennisLessons (mytennislessons.com) have listings for local Laredo coaches willing to travel to public parks for private or semi-private hitting sessions.
Shops & Services
Laredo does not currently have a large standalone, specialized "tennis only" pro shop, but your needs can still be met locally.
- Gear & Apparel: For immediate racket, ball, and apparel needs, big-box retailers like Academy Sports + Outdoors (located in Laredo) carry standard selections.
- Racket Stringing: For professional stringing, the best local secret is to ask the facility managers or head coaches at the TAMIU Tennis Complex or the regulars at Market Street Courts. Local coaches frequently operate independent stringing machines for the community.
- Mail-in Services: For highly customized stringing jobs, many Texas players utilize regional mail-in services like Direct Tennis (directtennis.online) or String Perfect.