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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
In a boost to Abu Dhabi’s tennis ambitions, Peter Mouratoglou, coach of former World No 1 Serena Wiliams and the current coach Naomi Osaka, has opened a tennis hub in 321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island sports village to develop local and international talent. This is the second Mouratoglou centre in the UAE after Dubai.
The Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Abu Dhabi will create new opportunities for tennis players – from amateurs to young talent to high-profile athletes seeking an elite training experience, a statement said.
The new facility builds on the success of Mouratoglou Tennis Centers in Dubai, Cairo, Costa Navarino (Greece), Costa Smeralda (Italy), Beijing (China), Bali (Indonesia), Guadalajara (Mexico) and top locations across the United States.
The centre in Abu Dhabi features six tennis courts with world-class playing conditions. It is certified by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). In addition to pay-per-play court access, the centre offers individual and group lessons, a well-defined junior programme as well as training camps suitable for juniors and adults, with every player benefiting from a personalised experience.
“The launch of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center Hudayriyat Island is part of our long-term strategy to bring our globally renowned training methodology to prestigious locations worldwide, reinforcing our brand’s influence on the global tennis scene,” said Patrick Mouratoglou, CEO and Founder of Mouratoglou Tennis Centers.
Deepak Jain, CEO of Modon Communities, the developer of Hudayriyat Island, said Mouratoglou’s commitment to excellence fits “perfectly into our vision to establish Hudayriyat Island as a global sports destination of choice”.
The first Mouratoglou Tennis Academy was launched in 1996 in the French Riviera. It has since coached Marcos Baghdatis, Aravane Rezaï, Yanina Wickmayer, Grigor Dimitrov. Serena Williams had a long partnership with Mouratoglou from 2012-2022. He is currently coaching four-time Grand Slam winner Osaka.
