How to find a tennis partner (that actually shows up)
The hardest part of tennis usually isn't your forehand, it's finding someone to hit with who matches your level and actually turns up. Here's how to solve that, and how Doyouplay makes it easier.
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Jackson Polansky (3.0)
Location: Glendale
Casual player looking for some weekday evening matches or weekend fun at Highland Park. Let's hit the courts and see if we can spice up our games together! Who's in?
Maria (3.0)
Just got my NYC tennis permit and I’m ready to dominate the net! Looking for some fun doubles matches or singles at Central Park Tennis Center. Let’s hit the courts and have a great time!
Tracy (2.5)
Hey all, have a court reserved @ Vermont Canyon 3-5pm today 6/19 and can’t make it. Let me know if you want the res!
Elina (3.0)
Tennis lover ready to rally in the neighborhood! Let's hit the courts at Playa Vista or Christine Emerson Reed Park for some fun matches. Weekday vibes are my jam, who’s in?
Majd (4.5)
Hey there! I'm a former competitive player looking for some fun hitting sessions in Milton, Oakville, or Mississauga. Flexible schedule, so let's see if you can keep up with my shots!
Grzegorz (3.5)
Location: Manhattan
Looking for some consistent partners to work on my game at Central Park.
Bart Proost (3.0)
Anyone up for a last min game at Vermont Canyon today at 1pm?
nathan (4.0)
Can play anywhere in NYC. UTR 5.6
wethenorth (4.0)
Ready to rally whenever the mood strikes! Glen Abbey is my playground, and I'm all about sharpening that 4.0 game. Hit me up for some weekday or weekend fun!
Sarang Kashyap (4.5)
in NYC for a few days looking to hit with a 4.5/5.0 level player at the 96th St clay courts
Rafa (2.0)
Let’s rally saturday morning! Dm for info
David (3.5)
Looking to play / hit some rallies this weekend
Joel (3.0)
Just dusting off my racket after a long break! Up for some casual matches at Rose Park Tennis Courts. Flexible schedule, let’s have fun!
Amani (3.5)
Just back in LA and ready to hit the courts! Looking for some fun hitting partners to sharpen my skills and share some tennis talk. Let’s rally at Rancho Cienega or wherever you play!
Jerry Doe (3.5)
Location: Brooklyn
"3.5 player seeking singles matches at McCarren Park! If you’re up for some friendly competition on weekday evenings or weekends, let’s rally!"
Ekta (3.0)
Ready to rally at Central Park this weekend! Just looking to hit and practice my skills, so if you're up for some fun, let’s connect!
phillip kim (4.0)
Love tennis and meeting new people to play. Weekdays daytime work best for me, flexible schedule. Belvedere Community Regional Park or Monterey Park is my home court, ready for a good rally.
jaz (3.0)
anyone wanna play tomorrow morning 6/2 echo park?
Enzo Li (3.5)
Location: Manhattan
Free to play at USTA park at 6pm and later on Tuesdays (06/02). I will stop by the court earlier to signup and secure a court
Ismaël Jacob (3.0)
Tennis is my therapy, and I'm ready to serve up some fun! Looking for evening matches or weekend rallies at Jeanne-Mance. Let's hit some balls and unwind together!
Why it's hard to find a partner
Most people try the same handful of things: a note on the court bulletin board, a local Facebook group, asking around at the club. Each reaches only a few people, the skill levels are a gamble, and too often the person never turns up. So you end up playing less than you'd like, with the same two or three faces, or not at all.
How Doyouplay helps
Doyouplay turns "I hope someone's free" into "here are players near me looking to hit right now." It comes down to three steps:
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Set up your profile
Add your level, the times you usually play, and what you're after: a casual hit, competitive matches, or someone to drill with. The more specific you are, the better your matches.
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Browse and message players near you
Filter by skill level and availability, see who's actively looking for a game, and message them right in the app. No bulletin board, no waiting to be noticed.
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Pick a court and play
Agree on a time and a court, play, and turn the people you click with into regular partners.
Tips that actually work
- Be honest about your level. Describe your game accurately, or use your NTRP rating if you have one. Better to undersell than oversell; an even match is more fun for both of you.
- Keep the first hit short. An hour on a neutral court takes the pressure off and makes it easy to book a rematch if it clicks.
- Confirm the day before. A quick message the night before is the single best way to make sure someone actually shows up.
- Build a core, not a crowd. Three or four reliable partners you rotate through beats a long list of one-time hits.
Know who you're looking for? Find a court near you and start playing.
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Connect with players near you who actually show up. Download Doyouplay and go from hoping to play to playing every week.
