Acapulco probably has over 100 tennis courts. I'm not sure anyone has actually counted but that's the number circulating around town. Most of the better hotels have courts as well as Acapulco's major sports clubs. In Acapulco, the better courts are clay and most offer equipment rentals and night lighting. Squash is also available.

Acapulco Princess

The court at the Acapulco Princess were recognized by the Professional Tennis Association for their excellence. The Acapulco Princess was host to the Mexican Open Tennis Championship 2005 which featured such greats as Carlos Moya and new champion Spaniard Rafael Nadal (pictured). The Fairmont Acapulco Princess features 11 tennis courts (two indoor and air-conditioned). Prices run $16.00 an hour (outdoor day), $20.00 (outdoor night), and $24.00 (indoor). Address: Playa Revolcadero s/n Fracc. Granjas del Marqués Telephone: (744) 469-1000 (Acapulco) ; 01-800-090-9900 (Mexico) ; 1-800-441-1414 (U.S. & Canada)

Camino Real Acapulco Diamante

One tennis court and equipment rentals. Reservations required. $30/hr. day, $50/hr. night. Address: Carretera Escénica Km.14 Baja Catita 18 Fracc. Pichilingue Diamante Acapulco Gro. 39867 Telephone: (011 52 744) 435-1010

Crowne Plaza

Offers three courts with lighting. More Details Address: Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 123 Fracc. Magallanes (744) 485-9050 & 485-5493.

Grand Meigas Acapulco

Offers squash courts. More Details Address: Cerro de San Martin No. 325 Fracc. Las Playas Telephone: (744) 483-9017 & 483-2121.

Hotel Continental Emporio

One court, reservations required. Address: Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 21 Fracc. Magallanes Telephone: (744) 484-0909 & 469-0505.

Hyatt Regency Acapulco

Features three illuminated courts, dressing rooms, shop, and snack bar. Address: Av. Costera Miguel Alemán No. 1 Fracc. Icacos Telephone: (744) 481-2744 & 469-1234.

Mayan Palace

Features 12 lighted, covered clay courts where you can play during the day, or at night. The Mayan Palace also features the new Clerc-Mayan Palace Tennis Academy (academiatenis@mayanresorts.com.mx) headed by former world #4 Jose Luis Clerc. which offers adult clinics, weekly programs, a summer program and a yearly program for amateur players whose goal is to play professional tennis. As they tell it: "The yearly program, starting in September, combines academic instruction and tennis training. It is open to players 12-18 years old who participate in regional, national or international competitions. Students stay at the Mayan Sea Garden Hotel under the supervision of the highly qualified staff." Address: Av. de las Palmas No. 1121 Fracc. Playa Diamante Telephone: (744) 469-0221.

Parador del Sol

Offers 4 courts. Address: Pie de la Cuesta km 5 Telephone: (744) 444-4050.

Pierre Marqués

Another top choice offering 5 illuminated tennis courts with Laikold® surface. Prices run $16.00 an hour (outdoor day) and $20.00 (outdoor night). Address: 378 Playa del Sol Fracc. Granjas del Marqués Telephone: (744) 469-1000 (Acapulco).

Villa Vera and Racquet Club

Features two clay courts with night lighting. Plus two illuminated paddle courts. Address: Lomas del Mar No. 35 Fracc. Club Deportivo (744) 484-0333 & 424-0334.