White City Tennis

Overview

Hopping between boutiques and galleries may be the sport of choice for many Paddington residents and visitors, but those really wanting to get the blood pumping head to White City Tennis. "I love having a hit at White City Tennis courts. It's steeped in so much history and the grass courts are surrounded by lots of greenery," says CP reader Alison Tanudisastro.

Established in 1922, White City Tennis played a pivotal role in Sydney and Australia's tennis scenes. Until the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre opened in 2000, it was host to the NSW Championships (now Sydney International). Boasting 16 grass courts, six synthetic grass courts and six hard courts, it remains a go-to for tennis enthusiasts. A $60 million redevelopment of the site into a multipurpose recreational facility, featuring a gym, basketball courts, a soccer field and 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, has been in the works for several years.

Cassandra Hannagan

Images: Cassandra Hannagan