Time for tennis

Now to the action, and we were warmly greeted by head tennis coach Bastien Liveriou and his team. There’s one indoor court at HKGTA, but on this lovely day it was nice to be out on one of the seven rooftop courts.

The coaching was instructive but relaxed – family fun was the main focus here. The vast bucket of balls seemed to empty so quickly as we worked our forehands and backhands. The nice rhythm of hitting with an occasional pointer from the experts made for such a fun learning environment that the hour passed by in a flash.

The Bruguera Tennis Academy takes a holistic approach to coaching, where all aspects of a player’s life are considered and nurtured. It’s not just about hitting balls or being super fit; mental health is also an essential part of the game.

Luis Bruguera is the founder of this total teaching method. He coached his son Sergi, who won back-to-back French Open singles titles in 1993 and 1994. They have both also captained Spain in Davis Cup tennis so their credentials are there for all to see and admire. design Signature HKGTA Short-Game Course, available for five-hole or ninehole rounds. The Topgolf Swing Suite simulator is another fun golf learning tool. Amazingly, it can also be used for practicing soccer penalties, American Football touchdown plays, and even basketball and ice hockey shooting. top spot for a delicate afternoon tea set, perhaps leading into a beverage from the extensive drinks list, and some more nibbles – the charcuterie board looked especially appealing. Whatever you choose, the HKGTA caters for all the family spectacularly, whether it’s a pretraining meal or a post-match celebration.