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The duo decided to put red clay courts in the development (though hardcourts would have been cheaper), and the club became known for having the best clay courts in the region.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
There are simply too many rankings points up for grabs on clay courts for someone with designs on reaching the top of the game to concede anything.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The tournament is also played on hard court, which is in contrast to the clay court at the French Open and the grass court at Wimbledon.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2026
Open May through September, two synthetic clay courts surrounded by pine trees beckon you to practice your backhand.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
There are simply too many rankings points up for grabs on clay courts for someone with designs on reaching the top of the game to concede anything.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The tournament is also played on hard court, which is in contrast to the clay court at the French Open and the grass court at Wimbledon.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2026
Open May through September, two synthetic clay courts surrounded by pine trees beckon you to practice your backhand.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Clay court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clay%20court. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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