Perhaps you’ve heard whispers of a tennis court named after the moon. I am talking about Moon Court. Welcome to the China National Tennis Center. It is home to the Moon Court.
This isn’t just any tennis court. It is one of the venues within this impressive complex. The China National Tennis Center covers a vast area. It spans over 41 acres. That’s about 166,800 square meters. Impressive.
Originally, the venue was named the Olympic Green Tennis Center. This was after the Beijing 2008 Olympics. But in 2009, it was renamed the China National Tennis Center. The Moon Court got its name for a reason. It is part of a design.
Look around. Notice the architectural details. The Moon Court, along with the Lotus Court and Brad Drewett Court, features a unique design. Each has twelve stands. These stands symbolize the petals of lotus flowers. Lotus flowers are emblems of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Moon Court has a capacity of 4,000.
The China National Tennis Center was built with the environment in mind. The courts are designed for natural air ventilation. This reduces air pollution. It ensures the health of athletes and spectators. Cooling machines can lower the temperature by five degrees Celsius. Curtains on the roofs help cool the courts in the sun.
The China Open moved here in 2009. Before that, it was at the Beijing Tennis Center. The China Open is a major event. It is part of the ATP World Tour 500 series. It is also a WTA Premier Mandatory tournament.
The Beijing 2008 Olympics held tennis competitions here. It also hosted the Paralympics. Men’s and women’s singles and doubles matches took place here. Wheelchair tennis competitions were also held.
The main court here is the Diamond Court. It is also called the National Tennis Stadium. It can hold 15,000 people. It is the fifth-largest tennis stadium in the world by capacity. The Lotus Court can hold 10,000 spectators.
The Moon Court stands as a testament to China’s commitment. It shows commitment to sports and environmental consciousness. So next time you watch a match here, remember the story. Remember the design and the history. This is the Moon Court. A stellar venue for world-class tennis.