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SPORTIME Amagansett maps out 2026 season with JMTA, Pro-Am events

SPORTIME Amagansett's season roadmap blends 33 Har-Tru courts, JMTA training, and the 12th annual Pro-Am, keeping the club at the center of Hamptons tennis.

Nina Kowalski•5 min read•08:20 PM

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Montauk tennis retreat offers clay-court training in nature preserve

A September 25-27 Montauk retreat will pair 3.0 to 4.0 instruction with eight clay courts in a nature preserve, minutes from downtown and the beach.

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Hampton Racquet readies 2026 season, blends tennis with family summer activities

Hampton Racquet is turning tennis into a full Hamptons day out, pairing red clay and Har-Tru courts with camp, wellness, and family programming.

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East Hampton Tennis Club’s tax status reveals private member model

East Hampton Tennis Club’s 501(c)(7) filing shows a member-first model, where access is controlled and summer trial memberships are the real on-ramp.

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Private tennis coach spotlights Hamptons summer lesson rush

A July 22 reel exposed the Hamptons tennis boom from the coach’s side, where summer lessons are sold in short windows, with rates, courts and schedules shifting fast.

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Why Har-Tru courts suit the Hamptons, and demand constant upkeep

Har-Tru fits the Hamptons’ heat and wind better than hard courts, but only if you keep brushing, rolling, watering, and storm cleanup on repeat.

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Community

Future Stars opens East Hampton tennis camp registration for 2026

Future Stars’ East Hampton camp gives families ages 6 to 12 a long weekday run at East Hampton High School, with weekly sessions and open 2026 registration.

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East Quogue couple wins gold and bronze at grass-court nationals

An East Quogue couple came home with gold and bronze balls from the Husband-Wife Grass Court National Championships, a national result with clear Hamptons pride.

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Community

Hamptons junior club tournament draws more than 50 young players

A 90-minute Hamptons club tournament drew more than 50 juniors from 8U to 18U, giving families a quick midsummer match-play option.

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Beginner tennis in the Hamptons starts at FS Tennis Club

FS Tennis Club makes a first Hamptons lesson feel navigable: book 7 days ahead, get a racket fit in the pro shop, and start with grip before you ever rally.

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Comprehensive Guide to Tennis Facilities Across the East End

This guide profiles the most notable public and private tennis facilities across the East End, explaining what each venue offers, who can play, and which surfaces and programs to expect. It matters because players living in or visiting the Hamptons can use this one place to decide where to train, book a lesson, or find the right court surface for their game.

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East Hampton adds youth tennis clinic for kindergarten and first graders

East Hampton’s town calendar listed a 4-to-5 p.m. tennis clinic for kindergarteners and first graders, its earliest public entry point into the sport.

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Buckskill keeps grass-court tennis alive in the Hamptons

Buckskill is one of the Hamptons’ rare public doors into grass, and that access changes everything about how, when, and why you play there.

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Hamptons tennis blends charity, pros, and summer-status culture

Hamptons tennis turns access into fundraising by packaging court time, donor dinners, and gala culture into a repeatable summer circuit. The pro-am format is the real engine, not the celebrity names.

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Hamptons Winter Tennis Guide: Indoor Courts, Har-Tru Tips, 6-Week Plan

Indoor courts and Har-Tru bubbles keep winter tennis alive in the Hamptons. A practical 6-week plan and surface tips help intermediate players stay fit and match-ready.

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East Hampton Tennis Club opens July lessons and clinics to non-members

East Hampton Tennis Club is letting non-members into July clinics when space opens, with private lessons and pickleball lessons also on offer.

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How East Hampton’s climate shapes tennis in the Hamptons

East Hampton tennis asks for more than a racquet and balls. Humid heat, steady coastal wind, and hard sun make sunscreen, water, and a dry backup shirt first-string gear.

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Kiki Hajkova shares what makes a tennis coach effective in the Hamptons

Kiki Hajkova's coaching favors structure, balance and clear next steps. That makes her a strong Hamptons fit for juniors, serious adults and focused recreational players.

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How Hamptons tennis courts rely on drainage and precise foundations

The best Hamptons courts are won or lost under the surface. Drainage, sub-base prep, and exact grading decide bounce, cracks, and how long the court survives coastal weather.

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Why Hamptons tennis changes, grass, Har-Tru and hard courts matter

In the Hamptons, the court under your feet can rewrite the match: grass skids, Har-Tru slides, and hard courts sit in the middle.

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Sag Harbor Tennis opens community courts, lessons and summer camp at Mashashimuet Park

Sag Harbor Tennis turns Mashashimuet Park into a real village tennis access point, with 10 courts, junior camp, clinics and a community setup built for summer play.

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Hamptons Tennis Guide Maps Local Courts, Camps, Coaches and Services

A practical map of Hamptons courts, camps, coaches and services guides players and visiting families to play, train and book lessons.

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Har-Tru care guide keeps Hamptons courts playable year-round

Practical maintenance, winterizing, and match-day tips to keep Har-Tru courts safe and playable across the Hamptons.

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Hamptons Tennis Options: A Practical Guide to Year-Round Play

This guide maps the main court options across the Hamptons for players seeking summer Har-Tru play, winter indoor or bubble courts, junior development programs and league competition. Knowing what each facility offers helps players pick the best spot for lessons, clinics, camps or steady winter practice.

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Hamptons Tennis Gear and Care: Practical Guide for Coastal Play

As play resumes on Hamptons courts, coastal conditions, sun, sand, salt air and wide seasonal swings, demand specific gear choices and maintenance routines. This primer explains racket selection, stringing, footwear, apparel, storage and court-care steps that will extend equipment life and keep you on court through the seasons.

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How to Choose the Right Tennis Coaching in the Hamptons

As the Hamptons shifts between indoor winter training and a busy summer season, players and families need a clear way to match goals with the right coaching, programs, and facilities. This guide explains how to evaluate coaches, what different program formats deliver, where to find instruction locally, and practical booking and safety tips to make your court time efficient and enjoyable.

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How to Plan a Tennis-Focused Weekend in the Hamptons

Planning a tennis weekend in the Hamptons requires advance booking, weather-aware backups, and awareness of local court types and etiquette to maximize on-court time. This guide lays out practical steps for visitors and new residents to secure courts, arrange lessons, find equipment, and navigate community norms across seasons.

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Essential Tennis Gear Guide for Hamptons Year-Round Play

This guide walks you through choosing and caring for tennis gear built for the Hamptons’ mix of Har-Tru clay, hard courts, wind and sun. You’ll get clear recommendations on racquets, strings, balls, shoes, apparel, accessories, storage, local services, and practical tips to keep you playing comfortably and safely all year.

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Cyanotype of Grace Binney Winkley Wilson reveals early Hamptons tennis

A 1891-93 cyanotype of Grace Binney Winkley Wilson shows Hamptons tennis as social theater, where racket, grass court, and pose mattered as much as play.

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Maidstone Club preserves Hamptons tennis history on grass courts

Maidstone’s 19 grass courts, archival trophies and 1930s crowd scene show how the Hamptons built a tennis culture around prestige, surface variety and continuity.

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