The best tennis holidays Including staycation with the full Wimbledon experience

FROM intensive tennis weeks and one-on-one coaching, to gentle knock-arounds or a sociable evening game of “tipsy tennis”, activity holiday specialist Mark Warner has been acing provision of the sport for nearly 50 years.

Each of its five properties in Greece and Turkey have a choice of courts and expert staff and equipment on hand.

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For those looking to improve, its intensive tennis weeks led by a pro include 20 hours of on-court instruction plus clinics and tournaments.

Seven nights’ half-board at the ­Paleros Beach Resort in Greece is from £1,279pp, including Gatwick flights on September 24. See markwarner.co.uk or call 0845 322 5037.

If you’re more into watching the action than playing, Princess Cruises’ guests can enjoy Wimbledon-themed fun on board all of its 15 ships from today until July 16.

There will be live coverage as well as tennis-themed competitions and game shows, onboard paddle tennis tournaments and, of course, strawberries, whipped cream and Pimms will be served.

Book a cruise for 2024 or 2025 during the tournament and you’ll get up to £550 onboard spend. For details, see princess.com or call 0344 338 8663.

For a full Wimbledon experience, take to the grass tennis court at the charming self-catering cottage complex near the waterside village of Dittisham in South Devon.

The six properties, which sleep from two to six, share an immaculate court as well as an indoor pool, sauna, games room and gym.

Prices range from £750 for three nights in a one-bed apartment this July or August to £2,925 for three nights in a six-bed farmhouse. See oneoffplaces.co.uk.

Start them young with a stay at the 5H Pine Cliffs Resort on Portugal’s Algarve coast.

The family-friendly hotel has its own Annabel Croft Tennis Academy with coaching programmes for all ages, starting at three years old.

Kids will also adore the two life-size wooden pirate ships as well as the bouncy castle and eight outdoor pools.

There are nine restaurants and two bars to enjoy too.

Seven nights’ B&B is from £679pp including Gatwick flights on December 5 and private transfers to the resort. See tropical sky.co.uk.

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Blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, there’s always a great time for a game of tennis in Menorca. Going in the autumn means you won’t be breaking into a sweat on the court.

And for excellent facilities, the 4H Alua Illa De Menorca in S’Algar has it all, with tennis, bowling, football and multi-sports courts. There is also a huge pool complex – and it’s just a short walk from a rocky cove.

Seven nights’ half-board is from £559pp, including flights from East Midlands on October 17 with 22kg baggage and transfers. To book, see jet2holidays.com.