The sport of tennis grew up in Charleston alongside its counterpart, golf. As beachside resorts began cropping up along the Lowcountry coastline, the construction of world class golf courses often went hand in hand with first rate tennis facilities.
As Charleston's golf courses began racking up national recognition, so did its tennis courts. In fact, Wild Dunes Resort earned a spot on the "Top 10 Tennis Resorts," named by Tennis Magazine. It was just the beginning. Soon the national spotlight would also fall on the tennis programs at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, earning it a number of the sport's highest accolades, including being ranked #1 in the 2004 2005 list of "Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by Tennis Magazine!
As national tennis tournaments began gracing the Charleston area for the quality of its courts, along with its temperate climate conditions, the stage was set for bigger and better things.
In the spring of 2001, tennis in Charleston took on a whole new life with the opening of the Family Circle Tennis Center. The Center is a state of the art facility that serves as the centerpiece to an amazing 32 acre tennis complex on Daniel Island. It has already achieved national acclaim by receiving the 2001 Public Facility of the Year by the USTA in their annual Outstanding Facilities Awards. This facility is first class in every sense of the word. With 17 championship courts highlighted by the 10,200 seat Family Circle Magazine Stadium, the Family Circle Tennis Center is already one of the finest tennis facilities in the Southeast. With one of the most qualified teaching staffs in the country, the Center provides residents of Charleston with a diverse tennis program aimed at pleasing every age and skill level.
The Family Circle Tennis Center is the new home of the Family Circle Cup, America's premier women's tennis event. When the Family Circle Cup made its debut on the women's tour in 1973, the tournament made headlines in the world of sports by offering the first $100,000 in prize money and by being the first to be televised on a national network. For over three decades, this event has attracted worldwide attention and the tournament's parade of champions includes some of the greatest players in the history of women's tennis. Every spring, tennis enthusiasts get an opportunity to see the greats like Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati play for the cup. The Center has also served as the site for a number of other professional tennis tournaments, including the Davis Cup semifinals last summer.
Check Events section for the next Family Circle Tennis Center event dates and other sporting events scheduled in the Charleston area.
In the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant you can dine and relax in the tradition of the post house, wayside inns where travelers stopped for good food and friendly conversation. The beautifully restored building dates from the 1800’s, but the food and service are up to the moment with the famous Maverick touch.
Surrounded by the beautiful beaches of the South Carolina coast, Seabrook Island offers a peaceful seclusion rarely disturbed by the outsider world. Premier resort amenities indulge your every desire. Tennis, horseback riding and a kids club are just a few of the experiences that may be yours. Discover your own private island.
Christopher Rose Architects comprises South Carolinians who bring personal knowledge and experience of the state’s architectural history and landscape to each design. Raised and educated in SC, we retain the influences of our youth combined with the studies and travels of adulthood. We approach architecture with an awareness of tradition.
As Charleston's golf courses began racking up national recognition, so did its tennis courts. In fact, Wild Dunes Resort earned a spot on the "Top 10 Tennis Resorts," named by Tennis Magazine. It was just the beginning. Soon the national spotlight would also fall on the tennis programs at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, earning it a number of the sport's highest accolades, including being ranked #1 in the 2004 2005 list of "Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by Tennis Magazine! 
The Family Circle Tennis Center is the new home of the Family Circle Cup, America's premier women's tennis event. When the Family Circle Cup made its debut on the women's tour in 1973, the tournament made headlines in the world of sports by offering the first $100,000 in prize money and by being the first to be televised on a national network. For over three decades, this event has attracted worldwide attention and the tournament's parade of champions includes some of the greatest players in the history of women's tennis. Every spring, tennis enthusiasts get an opportunity to see the greats like Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati play for the cup. The Center has also served as the site for a number of other professional tennis tournaments, including the Davis Cup semifinals last summer. 
In the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant you can dine and relax in the tradition of the post house, wayside inns where travelers stopped for good food and friendly conversation. The beautifully restored building dates from the 1800’s, but the food and service are up to the moment with the famous Maverick touch.
Surrounded by the beautiful beaches of the South Carolina coast, Seabrook Island offers a peaceful seclusion rarely disturbed by the outsider world. Premier resort amenities indulge your every desire. Tennis, horseback riding and a kids club are just a few of the experiences that may be yours. Discover your own private island.
Christopher Rose Architects comprises South Carolinians who bring personal knowledge and experience of the state’s architectural history and landscape to each design. Raised and educated in SC, we retain the influences of our youth combined with the studies and travels of adulthood. We approach architecture with an awareness of tradition.
