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Serving Up Tennis in the Sunny and Scenic Algarve, Portugal!

Reenergize and refresh your mind, body, and soul with an active outdoor experience on the beautiful Algarvian coast.

Enjoy a fun and productive tennis session!

Improve your tennis skills and game with some helpful tips and lively hits from five-time award-winning RSPA (formerly USPTA) Certified Elite Tennis Professional and American National Champion, Susan Evans.

"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
About Susan Evans:
Professional Tennis Teaching and Coaching in the Algarve of Portugal
Recently located to Portugal from the USA, Susan has offered professional tennis teaching and coaching services for all ages and levels to visitors and locals alike on Marco Island in Southwest Florida for the last ten-plus years. Her Island Tennis business earned the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award for five years and the Best of Marco Island Award. 

Susan is a RSPA 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 player at the University of Iowa, playing both singles and doubles for the Hawkeyes, and earned a business degree in Marketing.

Susan was the 2014 USPTA National Clay Court Doubles Champion and Singles Runner-Up, and 2015 Doubles Player of the Year. 

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

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

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

Susan accommodates players of all abilities and customizes accordingly to provide a worthwhile experience. It's tennis fun in the sun!

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

 

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Come to Us or We Come to You Upon Request. Advance Reservations Required.

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Individuals. Groups. Teams.

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

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

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Skills, Drills, and Thrills!

SPRING KICK-OFF SPECIAL Competitive Games and Drills Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Fast-paced, live ball, point play. Open to all and must be able to rally. Will hit, get fit, and have fun. Advance reservations required. Clinic size: minimum 2, maximum 8. Fee is 25 euros.

~ Sessions for other lengths of time are available upon request ~

80Hour

Private (1 student)

  • Introductory Package: buy 5 hours up front, 6th hour free. Must complete within a month.
100Hour

Semi-Private (2 students)

110Hour

Group (3 students)

120Hour

Group (4 students)

0Hour

Group (five or more students)

  • 25 euros per student
10

Adult Wilson Rental Racquet

  • 10 euros per use (for tennis service only)

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

Ana Donovan
     

During my vacation in Vilalara, Algarve, Portugal, I was taking tennis lessons with friendly and very knowledgeable coach Susan who exceeded all of my expectations. She was very focused on my technique, teaching me new strokes to increase my effectiveness as a player and improve my tennis game. Susan is very positive and encouraging while teaching, closely observing my every stroke. Her coaching ability, many years of experience with great tips and pointers made me a better, happier tennis player. Amazing experience with coach Susan, she is my highest recommendation!

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Michael C.
     

Excellent teacher!!! My wife and I had a two hour couples tennis lesson this week with Susan. She is an outstanding teacher!! We learned so much in two hours! She was patient, and adept at noticing and correcting our flaws. This was our most productive tennis lesson ever!

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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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Frank Deogracias
     

Susan is a superb tennis instructor and her enthusiasm for the game is infectious. I’m a 70 year old intermediate to advanced player and learned a lot in an hour to improve groundstrokes and volleys. I highly recommend Susan to anyone of any age. I plan to have more lessons with her when I return next year.

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Susie Shillingford
     

I highly recommend Susan as a tennis coach. She has excellent advice and tips. She literally transformed my forehand in an hour! She has a kind and encouraging manner too! The best of the best!! 🎾

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FairviewNH
     

Excellent teacher! Susan's work ethic and teaching skills are top drawer. She is patient, kind and encouraging. I learned a great deal from her in just a few lessons and I will be going back for more. Thank you Susan!

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Allisone Price
     

Tennis Lessons with Susan! In just two private lessons with Susan my tennis skills far exceeded what I learned during months of group classes. Her lessons were great fun and she is an excellent coach!!

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Servando Baptista
     

An excellent tennis professional! I would like to highlight the excellent performance of tennis teacher Susan Evans, whose dedication and professionalism are truly inspiring. The way she imparts her technical and tactical knowledge, adapting with patience and empathy to the level of each student, reflects a remarkable commitment to the development of all. In addition to the technical skills she teaches with competence, she is a true motivator, fostering an environment where each student feels encouraged to excel, raising their confidence and enthusiasm for the sport. Her ability to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback demonstrates an insight that undoubtedly contributes to the continued progress of each player. It is a pleasure to see the positive impact she has on the skills and enthusiasm of her students, promoting a love of tennis in an engaging and effective way.

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Cards Fan
     

Best Tennis Pro! Susan is the best tennis teacher you will find! If you want to learn the game, improve any aspect of your game, or just get a great workout, she's the one to call. She is an excellent teacher for all level players. Susan is knowledgeable, encouraging, and so enjoyable to work with!

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Melissa K.
     

Elevate Your Game! I had the opportunity to work with Susan a few times this spring. She was able to look at all aspects of my game and help me improve my tennis while making it lots of fun. Susan is an excellent player herself and is great with instruction. She had different drills planned each time so I never got bored. After working with Susan, I have been able to apply her instruction to my game and have won some tough matches. I would recommend her for single or group instruction or just to hit with someone while away from home. I can’t wait to work with her again!

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Danielle A.
     

Susan’s genuine love and knowledge of the game and her ability to share that with her students is unique and inspiring. Susan is a superb tennis coach. Every lesson with Susan is a wonderful learning experience. I use the word “wonderful” purposefully: what you learn with Susan is that a tiny little change here, a small adjustment there, really creates wonders. And, it’s all great fun. I liked her easy-going nature and patience, not to mention her approach to teaching. The drills and instruction that Susan offers are challenging, fun and based on real-match situations. Susan’s experience and professionalism make her lessons a cut above other teaching pros and will keep me coming back.

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Janine L.
     

Great hitting lesson! Susan is a terrific pro. If you are an intermediate to advanced player and looking for someone to hit with and also receive good tips, then Susan is your pro. Hitting with Susan was perfect to keep the rust off my game while on holiday for a couple of weeks. She is a great player and instructor. Susan provides good drills that demand consistency and skill.

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Mike Husted
     

I have been playing tennis for many years and still struggle with my one-handed topspin backhand. So I decided to ask Susan to help me out. Her one-handed topspin backhand is a beautiful stroke. One of the best I have ever seen. After a quick warm up, Susan identified my issue immediately. Her teaching technique is dead on. Not giving too much information, but the perfect amount for me to process what she was conveying. From there she slowly built up my backhand step by step. Was really spot on. No one has ever explained to me and showed me the backhand process like Susan did. And I have had lessons from many teaching professionals. The lesson was fun and her enthusiasm was off the charts. I walked away a better player than when I started. I would recommend her to all tennis players at all levels.

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Jim Link
     

Susan's tennis instruction was both spectacular and enjoyable. She had a remarkable ability to identify several tweaks on my strokes and help me quickly rectify them. Her years of high level instructions were evident. My 3 days of hitting with her were one of the highlights of my stay.

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Rosy
     

Amazing Tennis Lesson! I was very fortunate to find Susan through her website. I have taken many tennis lessons and well, I will say this was one of the best ever. I got invaluable new strategies, goals of how to take my game to the next level, and she was just so nice, enthusiastic and professional.

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Dawn and Gerry G.
     

In Grateful Appreciation! My wife and I are newly retired and took the opportunity to sign up for a week of tennis lessons with Susan. We both were insecure about taking lessons since we had not picked up a racquet in 20 years. Luckily, we found Susan who is an outstanding tennis coach. Even more importantly, she is welcoming and fun-loving and we were made to feel right at home. Under Susan's tutelage we quickly began to knock the rust off and by the end of the week we were so encouraged that we are going to continue playing when we get home. Our experience was outstanding. I am not one to write reviews, but I felt that I would be remiss in not calling out Susan for her professionalism and personality.

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Tennis, Anyone? Your Experience Awaits! 

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  • Porto Bay Falesia, Quinta do Milharo, 8200-591, Olhos de Água, Algarve, Portugal
  •  Mon-Sun - 09:00-18:00

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

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