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Clay court tennis course in April at the Mouratoglou Academy

Mouratoglou Academy, Biot, Côte d'Azur, France

Take advantage of the April holidays to enjoy a unique experience with the champions.

Since 1996, the Mouratoglou Academy has established itself as a benchmark training centre for tennis champions. Every April, when the clay-court season is in full swing, our academy becomes the place to be, where the world’s best players fine-tune their preparations for major tournaments such as the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and Roland-Garros.

April is the month of the All Stars Camp!

These camps offer total immersion in the world of professional tennis:

  • An intensive training programme specially designed for performance on clay.
  • It’s a chance to observe and meet the world’s tennis elite.
  • An unforgettable experience, with personalised coaching and exclusive events.

Why choose a clay tennis course in April?

Stay close to the champions

Every year, the greatest champions on the circuit, such as Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cameron Norrie, choose the Mouratoglou Academy courts to fine-tune their clay-court game. April is a key stage in the season on this demanding surface, and our academy becomes the preferred training camp for professional players just before the start of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.

This year, it’s your turn to enjoy an exclusive experience close to the champions. Share the corridors of the Academy with the tennis elite, observe their preparation, draw inspiration from their game and benefit from expert coaching to raise your level. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Exclusive experiences

The All Stars Camp is more than just a tennis camp. They immerse you in a blend of top-level tennis and a unique experience. Before you have memories to last a lifetime, you’ll be able to :

  • Experience intensive training with expert clay-court coaches
  • Train as closely as possible to the professionals and nuggets from the Champ’seed foundation
  • Enjoy exclusive events and competitions
  • Attend a prestigious ATP tournament thanks to the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, just 45 minutes from the Academy

Mastering clay courts and making rapid progress

Clay is an iconic surface in France, thanks in particular to prestigious tournaments such as the French Open. It requires precise technical and physical adjustments to perform at the highest level.

  • Work on specific movements on clay courts

    Learning to glide effectively helps you recover balls better and maintain stability on the court. This type of movement is essential if you want to avoid being caught off guard and keep an optimum position during rallies.

  • Spin control: topspin, slice, and variations

    Clay favours balls with lift, because they bounce higher and disturb the opponent. Working on topspin allows you to dictate the rhythm of the rallies, while slice is useful for breaking the speed of play and disturbing your opponent.

  • Physical fitness & stamina: adapting to the intense pace of training

    Playing on clay requires constant effort. It’s vital to build up your stamina, because the points are often longer than on other courts. Every time, the ability to recover well between points and remain explosive makes the difference.

  • Match strategy: learning to construct points on this surface

    Unlike fast surfaces, clay requires a more methodical approach to building points. It’s essential to vary angles, lengthen exchanges and choose the right moments to come to the net.

With a comprehensive and intensive programme, every player, whether a competitor or an enthusiast, can develop their skills and progress effectively. By incorporating these elements into your training, you’ll be ready to perform and get the most out of this demanding surface.

Three offers to train like a champion during the April holidays

teen tennis intensive competition week

Youth – From age 10

  • Intensive tennis course supervised by expert coaches
  • Full-board accommodation and secure boarding
  • Children from all over the world for international immersion
  • Optional airport/station transfers

With the family – Enjoy tennis on holiday

Enjoy a unique experience where everyone can find a course to suit their level. Our courses, available from the age of 3, offer the ideal solution for every member of the family to progress while having fun.

  • Courses for all the family: children, teenagers and adults
  • Close proximity to the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters for an unforgettable experience
  • 4-star accommodation with spa, restaurant and premium facilities
  • Flats available at the residence for added comfort
Tactique tennis

Adults – Train alone or with friends

  • Intensive course with the possibility of individual coaching
  • Access to the medical centre (cryotherapy, massages, pressotherapy)
  • 4-star hotel & resort with spa, restaurant and premium facilities
  • Discovery of the Côte d’Azur and the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters tournament

Whatever your profile, a tailor-made course awaits you at the Mouratoglou Academy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to progress on clay in an exceptional setting alongside the best.

FAQ!

  • Clay requires technical and physical adaptation. Unlike hard or grass surfaces, it slows down the ball, requiring excellent movement management and a well-honed strategy.

    • Controlling movement: Sliding is an essential skill on this surface. It allows you to position yourself better and recover opposing balls more effectively.
    • Give priority to topspin: On clay, balls with a strong topspin bounce higher, making it harder for the opponent to return.
    • Adapt your serve: An effective clay-court serve relies more on angles and spin than on raw power. Sliced and kicked serves are particularly effective.
    • Build points intelligently: Unlike on fast surfaces, winning shots are rarer. You need to come up with a variety of tactical schemes to destabilise your opponent.

  • Clay is a legendary surface that hosts some of the most prestigious clay-court tennis tournaments in the world. Known for its demanding game, it tests players’ endurance, patience and ability to build points. Unlike surfaces like grass, where the speed of the ball is faster, clay slows down rallies and favours players capable of varying spin and angles on court.

    The must-haves of the clay court season:

    🔥RolandGarros – The Paris Grand Slam tournament, renowned for its marathon matches and unique atmosphere on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

    🔥Monte-Carlo Masters – An iconic event at the start of the clay-court season, where the best players on the circuit come to prepare.

    🔥Madrid Open & Rome Masters – Two major tournaments that serve as a dress rehearsal before Roland Garros.

    🔥ATP and WTA tournaments on clay – Competitions such as Barcelona, Stuttgart and Buenos Aires allow players to hone their game on this surface.

    Clay tennis courts require a different approach to other surfaces. Speed of movement is paramount, and players need to master sliding and lifting shots to gain the upper hand in the rally.

    Training on clay at the Mouratoglou Academy means adopting the same habits as the champions. Our courses offer total immersion in the world of clay-court tournaments, with a technical and tactical approach that prepares you for the challenges of this demanding surface.

     

  • Each court presents its own challenges, but clay is often considered the most demanding. Its specific layer of crushed brick slows the speed of the ball considerably, making rallies longer and requiring greater endurance. Unlike grass, where the pace is fast and favours attacking players, clay rewards those who master patience and point building.

    The maintenance of this surface is also a key factor in its complexity. Clay courts require regular watering and smoothing to maintain optimum conditions, which makes them trickier to manage than hard or grass surfaces.

    In terms of strategy, clay complicates fast attacking styles of play. Players have to adapt by using shots with more lift and better court coverage to counter the slowness of the surface.

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