Tennis in November: major tournaments and training courses to improve your game
Mouratoglou Academy, Biot, Côte d'Azur, France
November is a pivotal time in the world of tennis. Between the last major tournaments of the year and training opportunities, there are plenty of reasons to stay active on the courts. Find out what’s on and how you can improve your game with courses at the Mouratoglou Academy.
Why take a tennis course in November?
While the pros are battling it out on the world’s greatest courts, it’s also the perfect time to hone your game!
The Mouratoglou Academy offers tennis courses for all levels, supervised by coaches trained in the Mouratoglou methodology.
The advantages of a November course :
- Perfect conditions: milder temperatures than in summer, ideal for intensive training.
- Top-of-the-range facilities: take advantage of the tennis courts, fitness room, special courts and advanced technology to optimise your progress.
- Personalised support: improve your technique, tactics and physical condition with programmes tailored to your level.
- A wide choice of courses: whether you’re a child, an adult, a competitor or an amateur, you’ll find a formula to suit you (full days, mornings, weekends, etc.).
- Total immersion in top-level tennis: as well as your training, you can follow the major events of the month, such as the Rolex Paris Masters and the ATP Finals, for inspiration from the best players in the world.
The Rolex Paris Masters: a must in November
The Rolex Paris Masters is one of the most prestigious ATP 1000 tournaments of the season. Held at the Accor Arena in Paris-Bercy, it marks the last major stop before the ATP Finals.
The tournament attracts the world’s best players, including Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, as well as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune, both linked to the Mouratoglou Academy, in their quest for a major title and crucial ATP points at the end of the season.
Held indoors on a hard court, this Masters 1000 event favours fast, aggressive play, highlighting players with powerful serves and attacking game. Its strategic importance and guaranteed spectacle make it a key event in November for all tennis fans.
The ATP Finals: the great meeting of the masters of tennis
Just after Paris, the ATP Finals take over. This tournament brings together the eight best players of the season and offers a unique format:
- A system of pools allowing several matches before the semi-finals.
- Attractive prize money and ATP points.
- A fast surface that favours attacking players.
- The event takes place in Turin, the host city of this prestigious tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The Mouratoglou Academy offers courses tailored to all levels, supervised by coaches trained in the Mouratoglou methodology, using state-of-the-art facilities.
It’s the perfect time to analyse your season, correct your weaknesses and prepare for the challenges ahead. Many players, including Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune and Coco Gauff, use this period to fine-tune their game at the Mouratoglou Academy.
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The tennis season officially kicks off in January, with several major tournaments marking the launch of the ATP and WTA Tours.
The first major events of the season:
United Cup (late December – early January) – Mixed team competition, replacing the ATP Cup.
ATP 250 & WTA 250 in Adelaide and Auckland (early January) – Preparatory tournaments on hard courts.
Australian Open (mid-January) – First Grand Slam of the year, which really kicks off the season.
These competitions are followed by the American tour with Indian Wells (March) and the Miami Open (March-April), before the transition to clay in April with Monte Carlo and Roland Garros.
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The main tennis tournaments include the four Grand Slams, which are the most prestigious tournaments of the season, as well as some of the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.
Grand Slam tournaments:
- Australian Open (January) – First Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts in Melbourne.
- French Open (May-June) – The only Grand Slam on clay, played in Paris.
- Wimbledon (June-July) – Historic tournament on grass in London.
- US Open (August-September) – Last Grand Slam of the season, played on hard court in New York.
The essential ATP Masters 1000 tournaments:
- Indian Wells (March) – Nicknamed the “fifth Grand Slam”, played on hard court in California.
- Miami Open (March-April) – Hard court tournament considered to be the counterpart to Indian Wells.
- Monte-Carlo (April) – One of the most prestigious clay-court tournaments, but does not count towards the mandatory points.
- Madrid Open (May) – Played on clay, it serves as ideal preparation for the French Open.
- Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) (May) – Last major test on clay before Paris.
- Rolex Paris Masters (November) – Last Masters 1000 of the season, often decisive for qualification for the ATP Finals.
These tournaments are the most important on the circuit outside of team competitions such as the Davis Cup and the Laver Cup.
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The world’s greatest tennis tournament is often referred to as Wimbledon.
Why is Wimbledon the most prestigious?
- Age: Founded in 1877, it is the oldest tennis tournament.
- Prestige: It is the only Grand Slam played on grass, the historic surface of tennis.
- Traditions: Compulsory white attire, no advertising on the courts, royal service, etc.
- Legendary champions: Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Björn Borg and many others have made history here.
Although other Grand Slam tournaments such as Roland Garros, the US Open and the Australian Open are also immensely popular, Wimbledon remains the ultimate symbol of tennis.
