Okay, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now, and today’s the day. It’s about my little adventure finding a place to play tennis in Brazil. I’m no pro, just a guy who likes to whack a ball around, you know?
So, I landed in Brazil, super excited to explore, eat some good food, but also, I really wanted to get a few games of tennis in. Now, finding a court wasn’t as easy as I thought it’d be. First thing I did, naturally, was hit up the internet. I searched for stuff like “tennis courts Brazil” and “where to play tennis in Brazil”.
I found a few websites that listed venues, addresses, contacts, you name it. One site mentioned a place called “LEBA Esportes” in São Paulo, saying it had a natural grass court. Sounded fancy, but I wasn’t sure if it was open to the public, like, could just anyone rock up and play?
The Search
Another site, “Tenniscall”, claimed to help you find and book courts in São Paulo. They said it was “100% free”, which is always good, right? Seemed promising, but I wanted to see all my options.
Then I stumbled upon some forums where people were talking about their tennis experiences in Brazil. One guy mentioned trying to find hotels with courts, which, to be fair, is a smart move if you’re on vacation. Someone else chimed in about courts in Rio de Janeiro, saying there were options for people looking. It was a bit of a mixed bag, you know? Some places sounded great, others, not so much.
I dug a little deeper and found something called the “Paulista Tennis Center.” Apparently, it’s right by Avenue Paulista and a shopping mall. Seemed convenient, but I wasn’t sure about the vibe. Was it a serious, pro-level kind of place, or could a regular dude like me just show up?
Getting on the Court
- First, I tried calling a few places. Some didn’t answer, some had numbers that just didn’t work, classic, right?
- Then, I decided to just show up at a couple of spots. One was a bit of a bust, pretty run down, and not really what I was looking for.
- Finally, I found a decent court at a local club. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was clean, the net was good, and people were friendly. That’s all you really need, isn’t it?
I ended up playing a few games with some locals. They were way better than me, obviously, but it was still a blast. We smacked the ball around, had a few laughs, and I even managed to win a few points. Not bad for a random Tuesday, right?
So, yeah, finding a tennis court in Brazil took a bit of effort, but it was definitely worth it. It’s not like you just stumble upon courts on every corner. You gotta do some digging, make some calls, maybe even get a little lost. But hey, that’s all part of the adventure, right? I got my tennis fix, met some cool people, and got to see a side of Brazil that’s not in the usual tourist brochures. Mission accomplished, I’d say!
I hear table tennis is big over there, too. Might have to check that out next time. Anyway, that’s my story. Hope you found it somewhat interesting, or at least a little entertaining.