Tennis Court Guide: Stadium Experience, Tickets & Local Attractions

Top 7 biggest tennis courts in the world by capacity

Name	Capacity	Location	Opened	Surface	Roof type	Major events	Notable features
Arthur Ashe Stadium	23,771	New York, USA	1997	Hard court	Retractable	US Open	Largest tennis-specific stadium in the world
Court Philippe Chatrier	15,225	Paris, France	1928	Clay	Retractable	French Open	Recently renovated with a new roof
Centre Court (Wimbledon)	14,979	London, UK	1922	Grass	Retractable	Wimbledon Championships	Iconic venue with a Royal Box
Rod Laver Arena	14,820	Melbourne, Australia	1988	Hard court	Retractable	Australian Open	Multi-purpose venue used for various events
Louis Armstrong Stadium	14,061	New York, USA	2018	Hard court	Retractable	US Open	Replaced the original 1978 stadium
No. 1 Court (Wimbledon)	12,345	London, UK	1924	Grass	Retractable	Wimbledon Championships	Underwent major renovation in 2019
Court Suzanne Lenglen	10,068	Paris, France	1994	Clay	Open-air	French Open	Named after French tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen

These stadiums host the four Grand Slam tournaments, which are the most prestigious events in professional tennis.
The capacity of tennis stadiums is generally smaller compared to other sports due to the nature of the game and viewing requirements.
Retractable roofs have become increasingly common in major tennis venues to ensure play can continue during inclement weather.
The surface type plays a crucial role in the game, with each Grand Slam featuring a different surface: hard court (US and Australian Open), clay (French Open), and grass (Wimbledon).
Many of these venues have undergone significant renovations to improve fan experience and player facilities.