For years, the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) has aspired to develop international-standard court facilities to provide young players with the best possible environment to train and compete. However, financial constraints have held back these ambitions for many years.This year, with the support of the Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League (SLTPL), which helped secure sponsors for the court renovation project, this long-standing vision finally began to take shape.

With the guidance of the SLTA President and the assistance of the SLTA Committees, the project progressed. Anupa Maththamagoda, Head of Tennis Development at the SLTA was appointed as the Court Development Project Manager, his dedication played a key role in bringing phase one to completion.Out of a six court renovation project, this three newly renovated courts feature an Australian Open-standard playing surface, alongside modern lighting facilities, providing consistent playing conditions and greater opportunities for training and competition.This development marks a significant investment in the future of Sri Lankan tennis, strengthening the nation’s ability to nurture young talent, host international tournaments, and elevate the standard of the sport in the country.

The ceremonial opening was held on 22 October in the presence of Presidential Secretariat Director General Legal Senior Attorney-at-Law J M Wijebandara and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof, alongside other distinguished guests.Also present were Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) President Iqbal Bin Isaac, General Secretary Pradeep Goonesekara and Vice-President Rukmal Cooray, together with members of the SLTPL Steering Committee, sponsors and the project team.With phase two of the court renovation project underway, a further three courts are also set to be opened, continuing this important investment in Sri Lanka’s tennis infrastructure.