20 tennis courts all serious players should visit at least once

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If you love the game where love is a score, then add these courts across the US to your bucket list.

From historic indoor courts in New York to Hawaii's best seaside spots, these will keep you on your toes. We've included all kinds of options, from public spaces to championship grounds to the top resorts for state-of-the-art facilities and beautiful surroundings.

Whether you're just learning to serve or you've already perfected your backhand, you'll want to pay these courts a visit.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Location: Kamuela, Hawaii

Facilities: 11 seaside hard courts

Details: Hotel guests at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel or nearby Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel can take advantage of stunning outdoor tennis courts overlooking the bay. There are lessons available as well. 

Vanderbilt Tennis and Fitness Club

Location: New York, New York

Facilities: 1 indoor court

Details: Deep within Manhattan's Grand Central Station lies an unexpected treasure: a tennis court. It's open to the public, but it will cost you up to $250 an hour.

All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club

Location: Charles City, Iowa

Facilities: 1 grass court

Details: Situated on a former corn farm with windmills and fields on the horizon, the grass court makes for a unique experience. The All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club is a fairly new addition to the pack, built in 2003 and made to emulate Wimbledon's Centre Court. A bonus: it's free — you just need to email in your reservation.