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Professional Tennis Lessons in the Algarve, Portugal with Susan Evans

Experienced Tennis Coach for All Levels

Serving Up Tennis Fun in the Warm Sun! 
Refresh your mind, body, and soul with an active outdoor experience on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Algarvian coastline. Enjoy a personalized and productive tennis lesson to improve your skills and elevate your game. Benefit from helpful tips, lively hits, and practical guidance provided by tennis coach Susan Evans, an RSPA Elite Professional, American National Champion, and Six-Time Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award-Winner. Train with a certified professional and experience the thrill and satisfaction of high-quality tennis coaching in one of Europe’s most desirable and stunning coastal destinations where sport, sunshine, and Nature meet. It’s Game, Set, Match with Susan Evans Tennis. 
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Personalized Tennis Lessons Built Around You
Working with an experienced professional tennis coach means more than just hitting balls on court. It means having a clear plan that fits your level, your goals, and your energy. At Susan Evans Tennis, tennis lessons are designed to be personal, practical, and enjoyable, whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, or an experienced competitor. Each session starts with understanding how you move, how you learn, and what you want to improve. From there, the focus stays simple and effective, so progress feels natural rather than forced.

These sessions are never rushed or generic. Private and small-group formats allow for real attention, clear feedback, and time to absorb changes. Many players appreciate the clear structure and focused approach. Whether you are visiting the Algarve on holiday or live locally, personalized coaching helps you build confidence, consistency, and a better understanding of your game. The goal is not just short-term improvement, but skills and habits you can use long after the session ends.
"Susan has great coaching and teaching instincts. You will get better and fast working with her, and you will have lots of fun the whole time. She is as nice and caring and as personable as they come." ~ Coach Wayne Bryan, father of ATP men’s all-time greatest doubles team and International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees, the Bryan Brothers

"Susan is a very good, technically sound player and is most patient and effective as a teacher of pupils of all ages and abilities. She is extremely hard-working and loyal. She is multi-talented. Tennis itself is in need of great and inspiring teachers - not just for youth, but for students of all ages - teachers who truly care and are empathetic. Tennis needs people like Susan, as she possesses these qualities and is such a positive influence on her students." ~ Coach Dick Gould, Stanford University, Emeritus Men's Head Tennis Coach and Director of Tennis
A Trusted Tennis Coach with Proven Experience
Choosing the right tennis coach can completely change your experience on court. Susan Evans works directly with every player on court and brings decades of professional playing and coaching experience. She combines high-level knowledge with a calm and supportive teaching style. 

Her tennis lessons focus on clarity rather than overload, helping players of all ages feel comfortable, motivated, and challenged at the right level. This balance is especially important for visitors who want to improve while still enjoying their time in the Algarve.

Sessions are structured to build confidence through repetition, simple cues, and realistic goals. Players are encouraged to ask questions, understand why changes matter, and apply them in real play. This approach creates trust and makes learning enjoyable instead of stressful. From private lessons to clinics and small groups, the emphasis stays on quality coaching and meaningful progress. Many returning clients value the consistency, flexibility, and personal attention that define the experience at Susan Evans Tennis.

~ All Ages and Levels ~ Personalized ~ Private ~ Professional ~ Informative ~ Enjoyable ~

 

Individuals. Groups. Teams.

Lessons, Drills, Clinics, Hitting, Playing, Tactics & Strategy, Instruction, Coaching, Camps, Retreats.

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Mobile Operator

Mobile Operator

Come to Our Home Base Location, or We Come to Your Tennis Court Upon Request. Advance Reservations Required.

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Payment

Payment

Due at Time of Service. Cash, MB Way, Credit Cards Accepted.

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Tennis Lessons That Fit Your Holiday or Local Routine
The Algarve is a unique place to train, offering great weather, quality courts, and a relaxed atmosphere that supports learning. With guidance from Susan Evans, an experienced tennis coach, tennis lessons can fit smoothly into a holiday schedule or a regular weekly routine. Sessions are planned to respect recovery, energy levels, and travel timing, so players stay fresh and focused.

Some clients choose short-term training during their stay in Portugal, while others prefer ongoing lessons throughout the season. In both cases, the structure stays flexible and clear. Lessons can focus on technique, match play, tactics, or simply enjoying the game with better control and confidence. The aim is to make tennis feel rewarding rather than overwhelming. By combining professional instruction with a supportive environment, players leave the court feeling energized, accomplished, and excited to return for their next session.

~ Sessions for other lengths of time available upon request ~

80€Hour

Private (1 student)

  • *Special Packages available if you want more than 1 session.
  • Purchase 3 sessions, the 4th is half price.
  • Purchase 5 sessions, the 6th is free.
  • Must complete in a month.
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
  • Reservations required.
100€Hour

Semi-Private (2 students)

  • 50 euros per student
  • *Special Packages available if you want more than 1 session.
  • Purchase 3 sessions, the 4th is half price.
  • Purchase 5 sessions, the 6th is free.
  • Must complete in a month.
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
  • Reservations required.
110€Hour

Group Private (3 students)

  • 37 euros per student
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
  • Reservations required.
120€Hour

Group Private (4 students)

  • 30 euros per student
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
  • Reservations required.
0€Hour

Group Private (5 or more students)

  • 25 euros per student
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
  • Reservations required.
0€Hour

Beginners Clinic

  • FALL SPECIAL
  • Skills, Drills and Thrills!
  • Introduction to tennis-learn the basics.
  • Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.
  • Clinic size: maximum 8 people.
  • Reservations required.
  • 20 euros per student
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
0€Hour

Advanced Clinic

  • FALL SPECIAL
  • Skills, Drills and Thrills!
  • Competitive games and live-ball drills.
  • Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Clinic size: maximum 8 people.
  • Reservations required.
  • 20 euros per student
  • *Wilson rental racquet included
10€

Wilson Rental Racquet

  • 10 euros per use (for SET tennis service only)
About Susan Evans:
Professional Tennis Teaching and Coaching in the Algarve, Portugal
Recently located from the USA to the Algarve, Portugal, Susan previously provided professional tennis teaching and coaching services in Southwest Florida where her tennis business received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award five years. In her first year teaching in Portugal, she's worked with students of all ages and levels from 39 different countries and already earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, making for an impressive start in her new location and venture in Southern Europe.

Susan is a RSPA Certified Elite Tennis Professional, USTA SafeSport Trained, Safe Play Approved and Net Generation Provider, and a sponsored team member of the Wilson Advisory Staff. 

She was a former NCAA Division I Big Ten college tennis player at the University of Iowa, competing in both singles and doubles for the Hawkeyes, and graduated with a business degree in Marketing.

Other achievements include the 2014 USPTA National Clay Court Doubles Champion and Singles Runner-Up, and named the 2015 Doubles Player of the Year. 

Susan has worked with notable industry leaders and legends in the tennis world such as Coach Wayne Bryan of California, and Stanford University Coaches Dick Gould, Frank Brennan, and John Whitlinger.

She has taught, coached, and played competitively throughout the USA as well as in Europe and the Caribbean. 

Susan is a career tennis teaching professional with three decades of experience and genuinely enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of the sport with her students to help them improve their games and overall journey. 

She accommodates players of all abilities-locals and tourists alike-and customizes sessions accordingly to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience. 

It's tennis fun in the Algarve sun with Susan Evans Tennis. Game, set, match!

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."​ ~ Maya Angelou

     
Antje M.

Susan is a truly high-level tennis coach. I’ve worked with several coaches before, but no one has been able to explain technical details and the reasoning behind subtle adjustments as clearly and as quickly as Susan. She immediately adapts to your individual level and identifies the right drills to help you improve efficiently. This is not typical hotel tennis coaching - it’s high-quality training backed by extensive experience and expertise. Thank you, Susan. I really enjoyed the sessions and will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Eze G.

Susan is fabulous at what she does. Great coaching either as a group or individually. If you are just starting with tennis or have experience on the courts, she will keep you engaged on the game and make it a fun and enjoyable experience. Myself and my 10 year old son are both tennis players and highly recommend her.

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Alex H.

Fantastic Tennis Coaching with Good Fun! I had a great training session with Susan and can highly recommend her. The lesson was professional, well-structured, and communication was excellent. Whether you're playing alone or with your family, you'll be in great hands. Highly recommended!

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Stephane J.

Best Tennis Coach. Susan is the best tennis coach I’ve ever had. I’m a tennis coach myself, so I really appreciate the level of expertise, experience, and attention to detail she brings to every lesson. Susan is incredibly kind, caring, and genuinely talented. Her knowledge and experience are a real asset, and I learned a lot from her. If you’re visiting Albufeira, I highly recommend taking one or more lessons with Susan. You won’t regret it!

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Ellen X.

Best Tennis Experience! Susan is incredibly patient and professional. She tailored suitable lessons and coaching to match the different skill levels of the three of us. We gained so much through competitions and fun games. The court, the coach and lovely sunshine were all flawless. I highly recommend it!

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Sudha S.

Excellent tennis coach!! I can comfortably say Ms. Evans is the best tennis instructor I’ve had! I am an above average intermediate player - ie didn’t play college but play competitively - and she helped with numerous technical refinements and followed up with resources for further training and equipment. Most coaches - especially holiday ones - seem in it for the pay and hit , not providing much in the way of helpful instruction. Ms Evans clearly cares about and loves the game and is very interested in spreading her enthusiasm!! I was lucky to find her and highly recommend! I generally don’t leave reviews but was inspired to do so in this instance.

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Jonas L.

Best tennis coach! Susan is a wonderful person and coach. Friendly and passionate, she has the experience to zoom into areas and provide specific tips to help any player at any level. I engaged Susan twice in my 5 day trip and it was an absolute blast and one of the highlights of my trip. I would recommend Susan for her services, it’s rare to come across someone who’s so happy and passionate in what one does!

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Dave M.

Five Star Tennis! I found Susan online whilst researching tennis coaching in the Algarve and decided to visit her for a 5 day solo coaching trip. Susan exceeded my expectations in every way, she is extremely professional and highly skilled. Her love for the game is infectious! I stayed at the Portobay Falesia and the atmosphere and setting was perfect, the courts are excellent and Susan made the whole experience fun and extremely informative. I walked away a better player! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

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Johnathan T.

Very useful and fun lessons! Susan is very responsive and was happy to drive up to our rental house with tennis court in the Algarve. She has all the useful equipment, makes up great drills and perfectly explains the theory behind the techniques of tennis. She also takes the extra time (way beyond what was booked) to complete exercises and make the experience useful and enjoyable for the client. I got very useful tips, help with racket choice and useful tennis intel over WhatsApp. I can definitely recommend tennis with Susan and will contact her again when I visit the Algarve again!

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Patrick S.

There are tennis coaches. Then there’s Susan Evans. I learned more from Susan in an hour than I did over 5 hours with my tennis coach back home. She’s methodical, thorough and breaks things down in blocks. Her passion for the game is infectious and her ability to communicate that knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand is what sets her apart. Virtuoso tennis teaching and skills aside, she’s the nicest person. She’s a joy to be around. Looking forward to coming back to the Algarve at some point in the future and getting another tennis lesson from her!

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Nicholas D.

Top Tennis Coach! I took tennis lessons with Susan Evans during my stay at PortoBay Blue Ocean and she was fantastic! Great at breaking down technique and giving clear, actionable corrections. Patient, positive, and she adapted the drills perfectly to my goals and level. Responsive on WhatsApp and very flexible with scheduling, she made the times I proposed to train. Sessions were fun and productive. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely book with Susan again on my next holiday!

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Thomas R.

Anyone looking for great, varied tennis training in the Algarve should go to Susan Evans (PortoBay Falesia). She loves tennis, and you can feel it in every minute. It was a lot of fun, and she can teach EVERYONE something.

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Ana R.

Amazing coach. I can’t recommend Susan Evans highly enough! As a beginner, I was hoping to improve my fundamentals while on vacation, but I never expected to make so much progress in just five private lessons. Susan has an incredible eye for technique and a gift for explaining things in a way that’s simple, encouraging, and easy to put into practice. She quickly identified the areas I needed to work on and tailored every lesson to my skill level. Each session built on the last, so I could actually see and feel my improvement. By the end of the five lessons, I was hitting the ball with much more confidence and consistency, and I left feeling excited to keep playing and improving. Susan is patient, knowledgeable, positive, and genuinely invested in helping her students succeed. If you’re considering tennis lessons—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your game—I wholeheartedly recommend Susan. She made learning fun, and I only wish I lived closer so I could continue training with her!

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Torsten K.

The Ideal Coach for My Return to Tennis. The spot was a great location, well-maintained courts, and fantastic views. The perfect setting for a tennis lesson. My experience, as someone who has played tennis my entire life, including 20 years of coaching experience myself, I was very selective when looking for a coach to help me return to the court after a six-year break caused by health issues. Before booking, I reviewed Susan's background and experience and immediately felt she might be the right person for this important first step. From our first interaction, she was responsive, professional, and showed a genuine understanding of my situation. The lesson itself exceeded my expectations. Susan created an environment that made me feel comfortable and confident from the very beginning. Her positive attitude, extensive knowledge, and ability to adapt the session perfectly to my circumstances were evident throughout. Every aspect of the lesson was thoughtfully structured, ensuring both enjoyment and success. Most importantly, she gave me exactly what I had hoped for: the confidence and motivation to start playing tennis again. Susan is an outstanding coach who clearly combines exceptional expertise with a true passion for what she does. Whether it is communication, planning, or coaching on court, you are in the very best hands. I can highly recommend her to players of all levels.

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Victor S.

Best tennis coach Algarve. Susan was an amazing tennis coach! She was incredibly patient, friendly, and supportive throughout every lesson. She helped me, my sister, and my dad improve our tennis skills while making every session fun and enjoyable. We had a fantastic experience from start to finish and would highly recommend Susan to anyone looking for a great tennis coach. Thank you for everything.

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Tim P.

Great tennis experience. We had the pleasure of having tennis lessons with Susan while we were on holiday, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly! In addition to the general lesson with group, we decided to take three semi-private tennis lessons, and we especially recommend them. In just three sessions, we gained a huge amount of new knowledge and practical experience, all under Susan’s attentive guidance. Susan is incredibly kind, friendly, and pleasant to communicate with. She is attentive to your individual preferences and creates such a positive and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the lessons. At the same time, from the very first minutes, you can tell that you are working with a true professional who really knows her craft. It was a fantastic experience, and we would definitely recommend Susan to anyone looking to improve their tennis skills while having a great time!

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Tennis, Anyone? Your Experience Awaits! 

Contact Susan Evans Tennis for Lesson Bookings

  • Hotel PortoBay Falesia, Quinta do Milharo, 8200-591, Olhos de Água, Algarve, Portugal

Serving Up Tennis Fun in the Algarve Sun! Susan Evans Tennis Game, Set, Match!

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