5 Things You Didn't Know About Tennis In Europe

The David Lloyd Leisure Group operates 91 clubs across Europe, and helps you achieve your health, lifestyle and fitness goals!

1. There are thousands of tennis professionals working in the UK. David Lloyd Leisure employs over 400 of them!

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At all of the racquets clubs, there are a range of expert tennis professionals to help you improve your ball skills and swing with style! So you won't be getting angry with yourself when you miss a shot anymore!

2. In 1982, the first David Lloyd Leisure Club was opened in Heston

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Since then, there have been 90 more, with a range of celebrities enjoying the facilities, including 'Im A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' star, Fatima Whitbread! The super facilities allowed people the opportunity to get the body of their dreams...

3. Over 12,500 kids' take part in Tennis All Stars - David Lloyd Leisure's tennis coaching programme

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So get your kids' down to your local DLL - who knows, they might be the next Nadal! If they start exercising at a younger age, they will be fitter and healthier from a young age...unlike this gent!

4. There are over 840 tennis courts at DLL venues around the UK

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The area of these courts is larger than the area of Bristol and Liverpool! They are the ideal setting to perfect your skills.

5. Andy Murray and Tim Henman both trained at DLL venues during their younger years

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Surely that means we can take some credit, right?!