Patrick Mouratoglou & The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Announce New Tennis Center
World-renowned tennis coach, Patrick Mouratoglou and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón have announced a strategic partnership to open the first Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Florida. Opening in early summer 2024, a variety of training camps, private lessons, leagues, and retreats will deliver a premium tennis experience for both resort guests and members utilizing the proven Mouratoglou methodology based on customization and unparalleled instruction to enhance the skills of every level of player.
The choice of Florida and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon, as the location for the next tennis center is no coincidence, as the luxury resort is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts ready for an active retreat. Located just three miles from the Gulf of Mexico and nestled among the native wetlands and migratory bird preserves of an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the resort offers two legendary championship golf courses, relaxation with on-site spa services, and culinary experiences such as al-fresco dinner under the stars at Ría, alongside this exciting new tennis center.
"Florida is, for me, one of the best tennis destinations. I have memories here with each of the players I've coached, from Serena Williams to Holger Rune. Florida's passion for tennis and its status as a sports hub (with the Miami Open) make it the perfect place for our expansion", states Patrick Mouratoglou. "The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón's commitment to excellence aligns with our vision, making it the ideal partner for this venture."
“Tennis is such an integral part of the active lifestyle that so many of our guests are drawn to,” said Jenny Piccione, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. “Aligning Patrick Mouratoglou to bring his proven methodology to our coaches and players heightens the level of instruction and ability of skill improvements while visiting the resort.”
HIGHLIGHTS
The Mouratoglou Tennis Center at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon will feature four outdoor tennis courts, and a diverse array of programs including summer tennis camps, a kids’ program, weekend and holiday camps, private and group lessons, as well as exclusive offerings for Ritz-Carlton guests and members such as a leagues and round robin tournaments. Coaches will be trained in The Mouratoglou Methodology, which is based on the idea that every individual is unique and uses customization, adapting to each player based on their needs. This hyper-personalized approach to teaching, regardless of age or level, will ensure that all players will benefit from any program and improve as quickly as possible.
EXPANDING THE LEGACY
Since 1996, the Mouratoglou Academy in the French Riviera has stood as a figure of tennis excellence, guiding top players like Serena Williams, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, Coco Gauff and many others to the top of the game. Now, as part of Mouratoglou's global expansion, they will continue to bring this high-level tennis experience to North America, with the vision of strategic geographic location and partnership with world-class resorts and destinations for tennis centers like The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón.
This expansion follows on the heels of successful centers and academies established in Dubai (UAE), Costa Navarino (Greece), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Sardinia (Italy), Beijing (China), New York (USA), and the upcoming launch of the Mouratoglou Academy in Melbourne (Australia) in 2027.
For more information and updates on the opening of The Mouratoglou Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, please visit www.mouratoglou-naples.com