Lakhta · Saint Petersburg
Tennis in Lakhta — where it all began
5 heated indoor clay courts and a summer grass court. Russia's first tennis club was founded right here in 1888.
- 5 indoor clay courts
- Heated — play all winter
- Summer grass court
- Open from early morning
Prices
Pay on site or when booking online. Prices are per court, not per person.
Indoor court · clay
- Weekdays 06:00–17:001 800 ₽/hour
- Weekdays 17:00–24:002 400 ₽/hour
- Weekends 06:00–24:001 800 ₽/hour
Summer court · grass
- Weekdays 06:00–24:001 800 ₽/hour
- Weekends 06:00–24:001 800 ₽/hour
Extras
- Racket rental200 ₽/pc
- Basket of balls100 ₽/pc
- Towel rental150 ₽/pc
Coaching
Experienced coaches for kids and adults — from first steps to tournament play.
Adult groups
Technique, tactics and match play in level-based groups — from your first strokes to competitive tennis.
Kids school
Classes for children from age 5: fitness, racket skills, first matches. Schedules that fit school life.
Private lessons
One-on-one work with a coach: stroke technique, tournament preparation, sparring.
A club with history
Lakhta is the birthplace of Russian tennis: the country's first lawn tennis club was founded here in 1888.
the year Russia's first tennis club was founded — here in Lakhta
heated indoor clay courts — play all year round
summer court with artificial grass
Club wiki
Answers to everything we get asked — from “is it too late to start?” to choosing a racket.
How to start playing tennis: a five-step route
A guide for anyone ready to give it a try: from the first phone call to your own racket. Every step links to a detailed breakdown.
Read →The rules of tennis in five minutes
Scoring goes 15–30–40, two serve attempts, game-set-match. Everything you need to step onto the court and understand what's going on.
Read →What to wear and bring to your first lesson
Regular sportswear, sneakers with a smooth sole, water. We'll lend you a racket. The only nuance is footwear for clay.
Read →I'm 30/40/50 — is it too late to start playing tennis?
It's not too late. Most of our adult students picked up a racket for the first time after thirty. Here's what starting from scratch looks like.
Read →How to choose a coach — and know they're the one
Credentials aren't the main thing. A good coach explains clearly, gives you lots of hits per hour and adapts to your goal. Checklist inside.
Read →How to choose your first tennis racket
A simple rule: for an adult beginner — 270–290 g with a 100–105 sq in head. We break down what the numbers mean and when it's time to buy your own.
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