Pamela and Lauren share their team tennis experience.

Team tennis is about meeting new friends and having fun on and off the court.

Interested in playing tennis? Pamela and Lauren share their experience and insight from playing on a tennis team.

Get insights from Pamela and Lauren

1/ When did you start playing tennis?

Pamela: I started playing as a child and picked it up again in my 30’s because the guy that I liked at the time played. What can I say, he was pretty cute.

Lauren: My story is similar in that I played a little as a kid and then picked it up again as an adult because I wanted to do something social.

2/ How did you learn to play?

Pamela: I took lessons as a kid and then took more lessons when I started playing again. Now I like doing 1/2 hour weekly lessons to work on different things.  An hour is too much for me.

Lauren: I’ve taken lessons on and off but playing has been a bigger part of my learning.

Why did you start playing tennis?

Pamela: The guy was a big part of the reason.

Lauren: My mother made me play as a kid.  I wasn’t really keen on it then but now I am really glad she made me play. Tennis is something that I really enjoy doing as an adult.

How did the two of you meet?  Was it on the court?

Pamela and Lauren: We met on the court when we started playing on the team.  We’ve been friends ever since.

When did you team form?

Pamela and Lauren: We’re not really sure. The team already existed when we joined and we just carried on. The tennis community really helps to keeps the teams active.

Lauren: Joining a club is a good way to connect with others interested in playing.

What is the best part of playing on a tennis team?

Pamela: It’s a great way to meet more people who like to have fun and it’s fun to play. 

Lauren: The friendships are the best part for me.

How has your relationship evolved since you started playing tennis together?

Pamela: We’ve become great friends over the last few years.  In addition to doing some trips and tennis camps together, she dog sits when I’m in a pinch and gives my dog great gifts. My dog loves her too!

Lauren: Our friendship extends off the court and we have become close friends. Although we both enjoy tennis we also like to do non-tennis activities around the bay like wine tasting, watching sports, and we’re always up for a lazy day at the club hanging around the pool.