World-renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has partnered with The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to open the first Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Florida. Launched in early summer 2024, the center offers training camps, private lessons, leagues and tennis retreats designed to provide a premium on-court experience for players of all levels.
“Tennis is such an integral part of the active lifestyle that so many of our guests are drawn to,” said Jenny Piccione, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. “Bringing Patrick Mouratoglou’s proven methodology to our coaches and guests raises the level of instruction and accelerates skill development during a stay at the resort.”
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The Mouratoglou methodology emphasizes individualized, adaptive instruction that meets each player where they are. Lessons are tailored to the player’s strengths, weaknesses and goals to maximize progress and enjoyment. At The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón the Mouratoglou Tennis Center features four outdoor courts, summer camps for juniors, a kids’ program, weekend and holiday camps, group and private lessons, plus exclusive offerings for resort guests.
This new Florida location expands the Mouratoglou network of centers and academies that already operate in Dubai, Costa Navarino, Kuala Lumpur, Sardinia, Beijing and New York, with a Melbourne site planned for 2027.
“Florida is, for me, one of the best tennis destinations,” Mouratoglou said. “I have memories here with every player I’ve coached, from Serena Williams to Holger Rune. Florida’s passion for tennis and its role as a sports hub—anchored by events like the Miami Open—make it an ideal place for our next step. The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón shares our commitment to excellence, so it’s a natural partner for this venture.”
Beyond tennis, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón is an appealing destination for guests seeking an active, outdoor-focused retreat. Located about three miles from the Gulf of Mexico and set amid native wetlands and Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary bird preserves, the resort complements tennis offerings with two championship golf courses, spa services and a variety of alfresco dining experiences.