Tennis Talk – July 2020
This month we chatted with Vancouver’s own tennis legend, Rebecca Marino, to see how she’s adapted over the past few months back home, and what her training looks like as she gears up for a return to competition. Plus we …
Tennis Talk – May 2020
With the ATP and WTA extending their tour suspensions through July 31, here in BC we are looking forward to continuing progress through the BC Restart Plan – including the return of public tennis courts! Even if you do not …
Tennis Talk – April 2020
Although professional tennis competition has ground to a halt worldwide, tennis fans can still connect with their favourite players from the ATP and WTA tours – albeit virtually. Some of our favourite Canadian tennis stars have joined the likes of …
UBC Recreation Program Suspension/Cancellations for March 14-29 Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Dear members, students, faculty, staff, and community;
Due to the current conditions with COVID-19, UBC Recreation and UBC Camps are suspending programs beginning March 14 through March 29. While the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to assess the risk …
Tennis Talk – March 2020
Seventeen-year-old Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez has officially made her presence known on the international tennis stage.
At the 2020 Australian Open, Fernandez cruised through the qualifying round without dropping a set to become Canada’s lone representative in the women’s singles …
Tennis Talk – February 2020
The UBC Tennis Centre is happy to announce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Tehya Romeo. Romeo will bring valuable experience and will help provide volunteer opportunities to aspiring coaches and tennis enthusiasts alike.
Romeo played at the UBC Tennis Centre herself …
Facility Closure | January 15
Updated: January 15, 2020 at 9:30AM
Please note that the UBC Tennis Centre will be CLOSED today, January 15th, for the entire day due to inclement weather conditions on campus and in Vancouver.
All court bookings, private lessons, and programs …
Tennis Talk – January 2020
The UBC Tennis Centre is thrilled to announce Pete Grimsey as the new High Performance Director!
Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Grimsey played at the national level as a junior before moving to the U.S. to compete in …
Tennis Talk – December 2019
History was made once again for Canadian tennis in 2019, but this time a new bar was set by our men’s team. Canada’s Davis Cup squad fell to Rafael Nadal and the Spanish team in the Davis Cup Final – …
Tennis Talk – November 2019
While the WTA and ATP are winding down an eventful season, there is still plenty of Canadian tennis news on our radar! Bianca Andreescu finished at No. 5 in the world rankings after retiring from the WTA Finals and concluding …