{"id":4915,"date":"2024-10-31T16:21:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T16:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghmresort.com\/?p=4915"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:23:55","slug":"the-rich-tennis-heritage-of-bordighera-from-tradition-to-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghmresort.com\/en\/the-rich-tennis-heritage-of-bordighera-from-tradition-to-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rich Tennis Heritage of Bordighera: From Tradition to Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bordighera is a picturesque town on the Ligurian coast, famous for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes. But did you know that it\u2019s also home to the oldest tennis club in Italy?<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1878, the Bordighera Lawn Tennis Club holds a special place in Italian sports history. Originally created as a pastime for refined gentlemen and ladies, who enjoyed leisurely racquet swings followed by an afternoon tea, the club soon evolved into a hub of athleticism and competition. By 1928, when the club celebrated its 50th anniversary, it was already hosting prestigious international tennis tournaments. Its courts have seen legends such as Tilden, Lacoste, Cochet, and Hopman, as well as Italian stars like De Morpurgo, De Stefani, and Vido.<\/p>\n<p>Even the royalty couldn\u2019t resist the allure of the Bordighera Tennis Club \u2013 with the princesses of the Savoia family making frequent appearances on its courts. This long-standing tradition of excellence has firmly placed Bordighera on the map as a tennis destination of historical significance.<\/p>\n<p>But Bordighera isn\u2019t just about its past; it\u2019s also looking to the future. The town has embraced the next generation of tennis champions with the creation of the Piatti Tennis Center. 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