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Sports arenas . 02 May 2017 .

Lagos Lawn Tennis Club

12 Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan
Lagos Lawn Tennis Club was established in 1895, Built by British Colonialists in 1895.

ABOUT

Founded in 1895 by British Colonist, the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club is the oldest sports club in Nigeria. It served as a sports arena and relaxation zone for the then colonial governors in the early 90s. Spanning a length of about 14000 sqm, the club is situated at the Tafawa Balewa Square, a very lively and serene part of Lagos. Lagos Lawn Tennis Club is a private club with lots of amazing features and events to keep members active and reborn in the game of Lawn Tennis.

The Lagos Lawn Tennis club has taken Lawn Tennis, a once ignored sport in Nigeria, to another level. Every year, the club hosts major tennis tournaments which draw sports lovers and athletes from different countries in the world, to either watch or participate in the games. The most reputable of these tournaments is the Governor's Cup Lagos Tennis Championship (GCLT) held yearly with several participants competing for a cash prize. In 2014, the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club hosted renowned Lawn Tennis Champions Serena Williams and Venus Williams among other popular athletes in one of its tournaments.


SERVICES

Lagos Lawn Tennis comprises nine tennis courts, a billiards section, squash and table tennis sections and so much more. It also features sports shops, a bar, and a nice outdoor environment for socializing with other members and their guests. To further enhance the efficiency of the club in managing athletes during sporting activities, there is a gym and mini-clinic with advanced resuscitation tools. However, the sports facilities can only be used by members and their guests. It is one of the social hot zones in Lagos as you generally see members use it as a rendezvous point for extra social activities.


BEST FEATURES

- It has 9 Lawn Tennis courts which allow may members to participate in the games.
- There is provision for other games like Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards, and others.
- Private Sports Club.
- It has high ranking personalities as members.
- International sporting bodies recognize the club.


WHO CAN VISIT

 Lagos Lawn Tennis Club is a private sports club and only members are allowed to take part in sports activities. However, outsiders are allowed in the club during special events like annual tournaments.


BEST TIME TO VISIT

Lagos Lawn Tennis Club is open to outsiders during special events. Visit this club during one of its tournaments to enjoy the best of lawn tennis


SAFETY

This is very safe location.










Reason To Recommend Place

This is one of the foremost sport clubs in Nigeria. Over the years, its land space has expanded and it has contributed to the upgrade of the Onikan axis. It has enjoyed a lot of public attention and appreciation as it has been the scene of the annual Nigerian Tennis Championship, local and international matches.

Why Was It Built?

to serve great functions in helping Lawn Tennis grow bigger in the then colonized territory

Reason For Loving Place

It comprises nine tennis courts, a gym, a billiards section, squash and table tennis sections and so much more. It also features sports shops, a bar, and a nice outdoor environment for socializing with other members and their guests. However, the sport facilities can only be used by members and their guests. It is one of the social hot zones in Lagos as you generally see members use it as a rendezvous point for their extracurricular social activities.

Quote About Place

["Very clean courts. One of the bests I've played on so far - Chibuzor, Tennis Player"]

Historical Incidence

["It plays host to the Governor\u2019s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship"]

What To Bring

["Dress appropriately and come with your tennis gear","Extra pair of clothes"]

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