Fairbrae has 2 lighted tennis courts for our tennis enthusiasts. We have also extended court usage to Pickleball play. Check often for announcements on the next Pickleball socials so you can join in on the fun!
In addition we also offer a table tennis area in the clubhouse and outside next to the oak tree. We offer instruction on both tennis and table tennis from our Fairbrae-certified coaches.
See our Tennis, Pickleball and Ping Pong sections below for more detailed information on these activities.
3rd Annual Men’s Turkey Cup – Results
The 3rd Annual Turkey Cup was once again an exciting and competitive event with Team “It’s Not My Fault” lead by Captain Kevin versus Team “Wall of Framers” lead by Captain Tran. This year the gold medal and bragging rights go to ….. “It’s Not … Continued
All Mixed Up Tennis Cup – Results
This year’s Spring Aboard event was also the day of the first All Mixed Up Cup, a team tennis tournament where 2 Fairbrae mixed tennis teams battled it out on the court. Captain Reid’s Ringers played agains Captain Dirk’s Dingers.
Ping Pong Social – June 2023
Sign up for the June 11th Sunday Social hosted by the Ping Pong club! This year’s theme is Hawaiian Luau. Please RSVP for the ono Hawaiian food. If you want to play in some fun Ping Pong events, please RSVP for that, too. Check your email for the RSVP details.
Mixed Tennis Social
Every Sunday there is a court reserved for Mixed tennis play. Sign up via Racquet Events. For now, the first 4 players to sign up will get a spot. If the popularity of mixed tennis increases Court 2 will then be … Continued
Pickleball Socials
Join our weekly Pickleball Socials on Friday nights. All levels are welcome! If you are new to the game and want to learn, we have some seasoned players that can show you how to play. Sign up via Racquet Events.
2nd Annual Turkey Cup Tournament – Results
Gentlemen, Get ready for the 2nd Annual Men’s Tennis Turkey Cup Tournament at Fairbrae. Sign up here. This year, the Turkey Cup will be held on: Tuesday, Wednesday – November 29th and 30th during regularly scheduled Men’s Tennis nights.
Racquet News – Spring
Tennis As the popularity of tennis continues to increase, be mindful of the rules in reserving a court. In particular, please cancel your court if you make a reservation that you do not plan on using. This way, others may … Continued
Pickleball Socials
Come join us for a weekly Pickleball social! All levels welcome!
1st Annual Men’s Tennis Turkey Cup – Results
The 1st Annual Turkey Cup was held during Men’s Night, November 30th and December 1st. Our competitors were the Butterballs captained by Tracy Colwell vs. Thighs Before Pies (TBP) captained by Dirk Leone.
Ping Pong Social – 11/12 is CANCELLED
The Ping Pong social previously scheduled on November 12, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, is now CANCELLED due to low sign-up and availability of players. Please stay tuned for the next social. If you wish to host a Ping Pong Social, please … Continued
Fairbrae Men’s Tennis Turkey Cup – RESCHEDULED
NEW DATES! Rescheduled due to availability conflicts. Fairbrae’s 1st annual Men’s Tennis Turkey Cup is a team-based competition, similar to the Laver Cup.
Racquet News – October
October Racquet News – Read all about what’s happening at Fairbrae with Tennis, Ping Pong, and Pickleball!
September Racquet News
Reminders If you are the last player(s) off the court at night please turn off the tennis court lights (check reservations for the last reservation for the day). There is a light switch just outside the gate of Court 1. … Continued
Ping Pong Social – Fri. September 10th
Ping Pong players….come out this week to meet new friends, mingle and play some ping pong. Grill masters, Victor and Steve will fire up the grill for some brisket and chicken….nom nom nom nom…. Sign up here at Racquet Events.
Racquet News
Mens and Ladies Tennis Men’s tennis has gained popularity the last couple months and now has 2 evenings available for sign-ups, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm. Ladies tennis has been moved to 7pm to 9pm on Sunday. … Continued
Tennis News – March
Return of Mens Night & Ladies Afternoon Tennis With the recent changes on Youth and Adult Recreational Outdoor Activities, Fairbrae is allowing the return of Men’s Night and Ladies Afternoon Tennis. The schedule is as follows: Men’s Night- Every Wednesday, 8pm to … Continued
Racquet Sports Update – February
Tennis Update Please continue to follow all the safety guidelines and rules around the tennis courts. These activities are subject to change per State, Regional, County, City orders. We are currently in purple tier. Racquet Committee and Staff will continue … Continued
New Tennis Updates – December
Hi members, Rules have changed yet again for recreational activities and they are now revised to allow for tennis doubles play. Please remember these allowable activities are subject to change per State, Regional, County, City orders. Starting Dec. 14th: More … Continued
Additional COVID-19 & Tennis Updates
Dear Fairbrae Membership, We hope that you are all staying healthy during this holiday season! This message will serve as a brief update on the new Santa Clara County orders that came into effect Sunday, December 6th at at 10:00PM. So all … Continued
SwingVision for Tennis
Facility Update 11/24/20 | New Video Analysis Technology Partner! Hello Fairbrae Tennis Players! We are excited to announce a new partnership with SwingVision, a cutting edge mobile app, that will enhance the tennis experience at Fairbrae Swim & Racquet Club. … Continued
Racquet News – November (updated!!)
Ladies Tennis Sunday Afternoon We are starting back up Ladies Tennis afternoon for members only! Please join us on Sundays, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Hope you can make it, please sign up via Tennis Events. If the event appears full, please press … Continued
Ladies Tennis Sunday Afternoon!!
This is event is now rescheduled for Sundays from 3pm tp 5pm. We are starting back up Ladies Tennis afternoon for members only! Please join us this Sunday at 3pm, November 8th. Hope you can make it, please sign up … Continued
Grand Opening! Playground and Ping Pong – October 17, 2020
Ping Pong and our new playground is ready for playtime! Grand Opening is this Saturday, October 17, 2020. Reservations must be made for both activities. Please read the following 2 guidelines before making your reservation: Make your reservations here:
Tennis Rules Update
The Tennis Rules have been updated! Key notes… Reservations can be extended to 2 hours if there are at least 2 members from 2 different households in the playing group. Court reservation is forfeited if members of the playing group … Continued
Racquet News – September
Lessons Calling all beginners and first time tennis players! Lessons are now starting up at Fairbrae based on instructor availability for members only at this time. If you are interested, please contact one of our Tennis Fairbrae instructors to schedule … Continued
2021 – 1st Annual Men’s Turkey Cup
The 1st Annual Turkey Cup was held during Men’s Night, November 30th and December 1st. Our competitors were the Butterballs captained by Tracy Colwell vs. Thighs Before Pies (TBP) captained by Dirk Leone.
After 2 nights of competitive heckling and trash-talking, the TBP team came out ahead and earned the bragging rights for a year until the next Turkey Cup.
Please see the Turkey Cup page for more details on this event. A lot of fun was had by all the players as well as the audience/hecklers.
2021 Youth Summer Camps
There were 3 Youth Summer Camps run over 2021 by Coach Brandon. Below is a picture from one of the camps. We hope to run more of these in the future. Please check back often on announcements regarding camps and clinics at Fairbrae.
2019 Labor Day Tennis Tournament
The winners of our 2019 Labor Day Mixed Tennis Tournament are:
Advanced Division (7.0 rating and above): Kathy Carter and Tracy Colwell (1st Place), Reid Myers and Todd Myers (Runner-ups)
Beginner Division (6.5 rating and below): Victor Chang and EJ Chang (1st Place), Tara Maddala/Maya Waugh and Miles Waugh (Finalists).
A good time was had by all on this warm afternoon. Players also got to enjoy the annual Fairbrae Labor Day BBQ. Stay tuned for the next Fairbrae Tennis Tournament. Thanks to all the players for participating!
2018 Spring Aboard Doubles Tennis Tournament
The winning teams of the Spring Aboard Doubles tournament are:
1. 1st place Champions: Elizabeth Gupta and Amber Johnsen
2. 2nd place Runner up: Annemarie Venken and Julie Tippett
2017 Labor Day Mixed Tournament
Dear Tennis Fans,
Thank you for participating in the MXD tennis tournament. There were no complaints. So, I assumed everyone had a grand time.
The Championship team: Elizabeth Gupta and Javier Luguna
Runner up: Kathy Carter and Alex Demyankov (her USTA mxd partner)
Consolation Winning Team: Reid and Todd Myers
Hope to have more participating teams next year.
Sincerely,
Winston
2017 Spring A Board Doubles Tournament
Congratulations to all the players in the 2017 Spring A Board Doubles Tournament this June!
The winning team in the 3.0 and lower group is Dee Hammer and her friend Michelle. The second place is Elizabeth Gupta and Amber Johnsen. These four ladies were the first to play on these brand court. See photo 1.
Photo 2 shows Dee, Michelle, Julie and Rommy who also help to initiate the new courts. The championship team in the open group i.e. Ken Hammer and his friend, Rich. They had a very hard fought match with Reid and Ying. The tennis was very exciting to watch. Please see photo 3 for the top winning teams.
Hope to see you on the courts. Sincerely,Winston
Lessons are available for all members. Occasionally, we may have openings for non-members. Please fill out the form by clicking on the Tennis Lessons icon for more information.
Here is a general guideline to find out your level of play in tennis. There are other systems as well, namely UTR (Universal Tennis Rating). For recreational leagues in the Bay Area, NTRP is used as a baseline.
10013_experience_player_ntrp_guidelinesFor the safety of all members, please review the Fairbrae Tennis Safety for Players before visiting the club to familiarize yourself with the rules and to ensure you’re able to access the reservation system. We ask while you’re on site please follow the guidance on all posted signage.
Mixed Afternoon Tennis on Sundays has been cancelled until further notice.
Men’s Night: Every Wednesday 8pm to 10pm. Sign up vie Racquet Events.
Daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Courts can be reserved via our Fairbrae Tennis Court Reservation System.
Courts open to all members during any unreserved time.
- Reservations may be made three days in advance.
- Maximum reserve time is 120 minutes when playing with at least 2 different household members.
- Reservation is lost after 15 minutes of the start time (no-show).
- Please remove your name from the reservation system if you cannot play even in inclement weather.
- Please help take care of our courts by keeping drinks and food off the court (water is an exception).
1st Annual Men’s Turkey Cup
The 1st Annual Turkey Cup was held during Men’s Night, November 30th and December 1st. Our competitors were the Butterballs captained by Tracy Colwell vs. Thighs Before Pies (TBP) captained by Dirk Leone.
After 2 nights of competitive heckling and trash-talking, the TBP team came out ahead and earned the bragging rights for a year until the next Turkey Cup.
Please see the Turkey Cup page for more details on this event. A lot of fun was had by all the players as well as the audience/hecklers.
2021 Youth Summer Camps
There were 3 Youth Summer Camps run over 2021 by Coach Brandon. Below is a picture from one of the camps. We hope to run more of these in the future. Please check back often on announcements regarding camps and clinics at Fairbrae.
2019 Labor Day Tennis Tournament
The winners of our 2019 Labor Day Mixed Tennis Tournament are:
Advanced Division (7.0 rating and above): Kathy Carter and Tracy Colwell (1st Place), Reid Myers and Todd Myers (Runner-ups)
Beginner Division (6.5 rating and below): Victor Chang and EJ Chang (1st Place), Tara Maddala/Maya Waugh and Miles Waugh (Finalists).
A good time was had by all on this warm afternoon. Players also got to enjoy the annual Fairbrae Labor Day BBQ. Stay tuned for the next Fairbrae Tennis Tournament. Thanks to all the players for participating!
2018 Spring Aboard Doubles Tennis Tournament
The winning teams of the Spring Aboard Doubles tournament are:
1. 1st place Champions: Elizabeth Gupta and Amber Johnsen
2. 2nd place Runner up: Annemarie Venken and Julie Tippett
2017 Labor Day Mixed Tournament
Dear Tennis Fans,
Thank you for participating in the MXD tennis tournament. There were no complaints. So, I assumed everyone had a grand time.
The Championship team: Elizabeth Gupta and Javier Luguna
Runner up: Kathy Carter and Alex Demyankov (her USTA mxd partner)
Consolation Winning Team: Reid and Todd Myers
Hope to have more participating teams next year.
Sincerely,
Winston
2017 Spring A Board Doubles Tournament
Congratulations to all the players in the 2017 Spring A Board Doubles Tournament this June!
The winning team in the 3.0 and lower group is Dee Hammer and her friend Michelle. The second place is Elizabeth Gupta and Amber Johnsen. These four ladies were the first to play on these brand court. See photo 1.
Photo 2 shows Dee, Michelle, Julie and Rommy who also help to initiate the new courts. The championship team in the open group i.e. Ken Hammer and his friend, Rich. They had a very hard fought match with Reid and Ying. The tennis was very exciting to watch. Please see photo 3 for the top winning teams.
Hope to see you on the courts. Sincerely,Winston
In addition to all rules, please follow the guidelines for Fairbrae Tennis Safety so the courts and club can remain open.
Fairbrae-Tennis-Rules-January-2024Please send an email to racquet@fairbrae.com to get more information on joining our Pickleball players for some drop-in PB days.
PICKLEBALL RULES
- All pickleball players are subjected to the Fairbrae Tennis Rules as outlined above
- Court reservations are made via the online Tennis Court Reservation System at: https://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Fairbrae/Tennis_Courts and select Pickleball under the usage menu.
- If a member has over four players interested in playing, you may reserve one tennis court and use two pickleball nets on that court to allow for two pickleball games.
- The club provides lines, paddles, and balls for use by adult members or juniors supervised by an adult. The supply bin is located on the tennis deck by the stairs. Members are responsible for setting up the court, and returning all club equipment to the appropriate place.
- 2 Pickleball nets for members use are lined up along the sideline fence of court 1 and court 2 respectively. Nets are to be returned to their appropriate spot between the fence and the bench along each court after play so they are not a hazard for players when the pickleball nets are not in use.
- A third net can be found in the pickleball bin along with two bases.This net may be used on the pickleball court located near the basketball court (lines are already painted on cement). Members are responsible for assembly and disassembly of the additional nets. All club equipment must be returned to the appropriate place.
- Members are responsible for returning the court back to a tennis configuration before the end of their reservation. If you used the pickleball nets, again, please return them between the fence and bench so the feet are not a hazard during court play.
- Members are asked to notify club staff of any items that require attention.
You are welcome to send suggestions, concerns or issues to racquet@fairbrae.com
Table tennis / Ping Pong lessons are available through Winston Lowe. He can be reached at winston_lowe@hotmail.com.
For all lessons, please click on the Tennis Lessons icon above to inquire about availability.
Coach Winston (Ping Pong, Pickleball and Tennis)
Winston needs no introduction here as he has taught tennis for many years here at Fairbrae Swim and Racquet Club. He is an instructor for both tennis and ping pong at all levels for both juniors and adults.
Coach Jim (Tennis)
Jim Lund is PTR certified tennis coach, a ranked junior player, and an NTRP 5.0 rated adult. He teaches recreational tennis for the city of Mountain View and is excited to pass his skills on to you and make you a better tennis player. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and skill levels and will help you reach your tennis goals with a supportive and fun attitude.
Coach Ashvin & team (Tennis)
Ashvin is a USPTA certified professional coach who stresses on the fundamental details that will ensure success. This encompasses detailed stroke techniques, mental game strategies, breathing routines to handle pressure situations, and functional movement on the court.
After graduating Saratoga High School, Ashvin started his tennis coaching career. He developed a passion in learning the art of coaching. He credits many of his techniques from his lifetime mentor and Master Pro tennis coach Bill Cole, who is the founder and president of the International Mental Game Coaching Association. Ashvin is a certified member of the IMGCA and coaches both juniors and adults.
Coach Ashvin has a team of teaching professionals under him that you may also see at the courts every now and then to help cover all the lessons requests.
Coach Jan (Tennis)
Jan comes to us from many, many years at Sunnyvale Tennis Center. He has a long history here in Sunnyvale and even coached at Fairbrae in its earlier years. He has a strong following of students and his experience in coaching tennis is unmatched here at Fairbrae.
Coach Yvonne (Tennis)
Tennis has always been a big part of Yvonne’s life. She played high school tennis in San Diego and went on to play NCAA DII tennis for the US Air Force Academy. She is a member of the Fairbrae Swim and Racquet Club and has been teaching kids tennis there since 2012. She also enjoys golf and also tries to keep up with her 2 boys and husband when skiing.
There are 2 requirements for having a tennis guest at Fairbrae:
- Member must enter guest names in your tennis reservation.
- Guest must complete Online Guest Registration.
If you need to modify a reservation, click on your upcoming reservation and make your changes. Then press the Update Reservation button.
If you need to modify guests on your tennis reservation, you can do so by clicking on your upcoming reservation and pressing the light blue form icon at the bottom right corner of your reservation window. Enter your guests in the form and press the Submit button. After pressing Submit, don’t forget to press the Update Reservation button as well.
Please be courteous and delete your reservation if you are unable to make it so others may get a chance to play.
Members can reserve 2 courts in a day. They must not be during the same time slot and they cannot be continuous. For example, one in the morning and one in the afternoon is acceptable. Please be courteous and delete reservations you do not use in a timely manner.
Members can make court reservations starting 3 days (72 hours) in advance. The default reservation length is 1.5 hours and can be adjusted from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. You can book 2 hours only if there is a minimum of 2 members from different households in the same playing group.
Contact staff in the office to give you the code for ball machine use. Instructions are in the shed. Please follow those and sanitize the machine after use. Supplies are in the shed.