Est. 1969
Est. 1969
Some places hold more than memories—they carry the spirit of something extraordinary. For over five decades, Bath & Racquet Club has been that place for Sarasota. These courts weren't just for practice—they were proving grounds for champions.
It's where a young Chris Evert stepped onto the European red clay. Where Martina Navratilova honed her legendary game. Where the Virginia Slims Circuit brought the world's best to Sarasota and helped shape the future of women's professional tennis.
Our Journey
Bath & Racquet Club opens its doors, quickly establishing itself as the premier tennis destination on Florida's Gulf Coast. The club's pristine courts and commitment to excellence attract players from across the region.
The club becomes a stop on the prestigious Virginia Slims Circuit, hosting the world's top women tennis players and cementing Sarasota's place in professional tennis history.
Future Hall of Famers train on these courts. The club becomes known as a place where serious players develop their craft, attracting top coaches and ambitious athletes.
For generations of Sarasota families, Bath & Racquet Club becomes more than a tennis club—it's where friendships form, children learn the game, and community flourishes through sport.
Bath + Racquet Club is reimagined as Sarasota's premier private athletic and lifestyle destination—honoring what made it legendary while building something extraordinary for the decades ahead.
The Champions
The greatest names in tennis have graced these grounds. Their legacy lives on in every rally, every lesson, every match played at Bath + Racquet Club.
These courts have witnessed some of the most important moments in tennis history. The legacy we're building upon is extraordinary.— On the heritage of Bath + Racquet Club
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