Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Tennis Destination in St Leonards
Established in 1975 by Managing Director Paul Francis OAM, Love'n Deuce has grown to become Australia's largest tennis business. With seven tennis centres across Sydney's North Shore, including our flagship facility at Talus Street, St Leonards, we provide accessible tennis experiences for all ages and skill levels. Our comprehensive programs cater to beginners through to elite players, supported by over 60 experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities. The business pioneered the Humpty Sports multi-sports program for children aged 2.5-7 years, now serving over 500 children weekly.We offer school coaching partnerships with institutions including Redlands and St Aloysius College, alongside adult competitions that attract over 550 participants weekly. Our facilities feature eight synthetic grass courts, a pro shop, restringing service, and the Legends Cafe serving gourmet food and specialty coffee. With a commitment to community engagement, we host corporate events, birthday parties, and holiday camps that combine sporting excellence with social enjoyment.
Services
Tennis Coaching
Kids Programs
Court Hire
Competitions
Humpty Sports
School Programs
Holiday Camps
Pro Shop
Cafe Services
Corporate Events
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of tennis expertise with Australia's largest tennis business
- Our 60+ experienced coaches deliver programs for all skill levels
- We provide state-of-the-art facilities with eight synthetic grass courts
- Our Humpty Sports program develops motor skills in 500+ children weekly
- We guarantee flexible booking options for casual and permanent court hire
What people say
Expert coaching staff
Great family environment
Excellent facilities
Well-structured programs
Fun holiday camps
Services
Tennis Coaching
Professional tennis coaching programs for all ages and skill levels. Our certified coaches deliver individualised instruction to improve technique, strategy and match play. With both private lessons and group clinics available, players develop through structured programs that cater to beginners through to advanced competitors.
Kids Programs
Specialised tennis and multi-sport programs for children aged 2.5-17 years. The ANZ Hot Shots program introduces fundamental skills while Humpty Sports develops gross motor abilities in younger children. Weekly classes and holiday camps combine technical training with fun activities to build lifelong sporting habits in a supportive environment.
Court Hire
Flexible court hire options for casual play and regular bookings. Eight synthetic grass courts available at our St Leonards location with varying rates for weekday and weekend use. Permanent booking slots offer cost-effective access while casual hire provides spontaneous play opportunities. All bookings include access to changing facilities and equipment hire services.
Competitions
Structured competition programs for junior and adult players of all standards. Weekly fixtures include mixed doubles, ladies' matches and adult evening competitions with multiple divisions. Participants receive regular match play experience, official results tracking and opportunities to progress through skill-based tiers in a supportive competitive environment.
Holiday Camps
Action-packed holiday programs combining tennis instruction with multi-sport activities. Designed for children aged 5-17 years, camps feature technical coaching, game-based learning and themed activities. Participants develop sports skills while making new friends in a safe, supervised environment that balances structured training with recreational play.
People
Paul Francis
Managing Director
OAM recipient with over 45 years' experience in tennis development. Founded Love'n Deuce in 1975 to make tennis accessible to all. Continues to lead strategic growth while maintaining community engagement focus.
Brad Melville
Program Coordinator
Experienced tennis professional managing adult competitions and coaching clinics. Oversees program development and customer engagement initiatives. Available for bookings and program consultations.
Questions
What tennis programs do you offer for children?
We offer ANZ Hot Shots tennis programs for ages 5-17 and Humpty Sports multi-sport activities for 2.5-7 year olds with weekly classes and holiday camps.
Can I hire court facilities outside regular hours?
Court hire is available during specified operating hours. Extended access requires prior arrangement through our bookings system.
Do you provide tennis equipment for hire?
Yes, we offer racquet hire and ball sales through our pro shop services at Talus Street location.
Are gift vouchers available for purchase?
Gift vouchers can be purchased for any amount to cover coaching, court hire or pro shop purchases.
What catering options are available for events?
The Legends Cafe provides coffee, sandwiches and snacks. Custom catering options available for corporate events and birthday parties.
How do I register for adult competitions?
Register through our online system or contact Brad Melville directly for mixed doubles, ladies' competitions and evening clinics.
Reviews (6)
Ian Brightwell
Oct 23, 2021
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Dont get courts 7 or 8 at night. We have been playing there for several years of a Thursday evening. Unfortunately the last few weeks we have had one of four lights out. This makes the court dark and difficult to play. We have told them every time and it has not been fixed. They still rent the court knowing they have a light not working.
Marilyn R.
Mar 10, 2021
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Fabulous day watching Open Men's Finals. Beautiful setting. Blake a fabulous representative of their coaching team. Result could have gone either way.
G. G.
Feb 24, 2021
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Good facilities and the coaches here are really nice. The holiday camp for kids is awesome as is the ladies term clinic. Very happy to have found this place.
Hugh Lister-Barker
Jul 01, 2020
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These courts are very casual and staff are always very nice. Also very easy to book online and usually has good availability.
Michael Zheng
Jun 24, 2019
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The place is interesting, but I found many slugs. There was a slug on the court moving around. When I was wondering where it came from, the walls on the lower level had holes in the top of them. I almost touched one before realising that the slugs were breeding inside the holes where there was trash inside it. Would help to have the walls cleaned to ensure a more hygienic playing environment. Other than that the courts and bathroom facilites were fine.
Mark Ehrman
Aug 02, 2018
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I completely understand that courts are rented by the hour, but they had zero tolerance. We were told at 8:58 that the lights would be going off soon. At precisely 9:00 they turned off every light in the facility. By 9:03 the staff was walking to the car park and we were left using our phone lights to pack up and stumble our way to cat park. Cmon guys. A little courtesy would have gone a long ways, like leaving one light on for 5 mins to allow us to pack up...
