A tennis facility in the Diriyah area on the edge of Riyadh, Match Point offers courts for players to enjoy the game in the historic surroundings of the old district. It serves players of all levels. The courts lie in Diriyah, a historic district to the north-west of the capital, long associated with the founding of the country. The setting blends sport with heritage. The facility offers well-kept courts where players may book a game, take a lesson or simply enjoy a match with friends. It is open to a range of players. Tennis has grown in popularity in the country, and facilities like this meet a rising demand for the sport. The courts draw a keen following. Coaching is often available for those wishing to learn or improve, from beginners to more practised players. The game is made welcoming to newcomers. The courts suit casual games among friends as well as more serious play and practice. Players of all abilities find a place. Play is often timed for the cooler parts of the day, in the morning or evening, away from the heat. The climate shapes the rhythm of play. The Diriyah district around the courts has become a centre of leisure and culture, with restaurants, shops and historic sites nearby. There is much to do close at hand. The setting near the historic old town, with its mud-brick palaces and walls, lends the courts a distinctive backdrop. Sport and heritage meet here. The facility forms part of the growth of sport and active leisure in the capital, part of a wider drive to encourage healthy living. Such venues have multiplied of late. Its blend of good courts, coaching and a historic setting makes it a pleasant place to play the game. It serves players from across the city. It lies in the Diriyah area, on the north-western edge of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The historic old town lies close at hand. For lovers of tennis it offers courts in a setting rich with history.

Type: Activity

Address: Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia