In Jerusalem, where ancient stones meet modern ambition, a new arena of movement is rising. The inauguration of the new tennis center in Malha is more than a local event – it’s a symbol of how cities evolve: through sport, education, and accessibility
A new heartbeat in the capital’s sports district
Built with an investment of over 70 million shekels, the Malha Tennis Center is now the largest tennis facility in Israel – and the only one that’s fully covered. It features 18 courts (including four indoor), four squash halls, a judo arena, gym facilities, and commercial areas
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Strategically positioned next to Teddy Stadium and the Pais Arena, the center completes Jerusalem’s national sports district – an ambitious project linking top-tier infrastructure with everyday public access
From anywhere in the city – no car required
The upcoming Green Line of Jerusalem’s light rail will stop right at the center’s gates. For thousands of athletes, fans, and families, this means direct, fast, and inclusive access from every neighborhood – and even from Israel Rail’s Navon station
Where champions and values grow together
The launch event was more than a ribbon-cutting. Tennis legends like Andy Ram, Jonathan Erlich, and Harel Levy joined athletes with disabilities on the court – proving that elite sport and inclusive spirit can thrive together
Mayor Moshe Lion called it “a revolution for Jerusalem,” emphasizing that the center is built not only for professionals but for everyone: “a place to play, grow, and dream
Training for tomorrow – starting with today’s kids
The center will host tournaments, but its true purpose lies in nurturing the next generation. Through an educational and professional environment, local boys and girls will train, grow in discipline, and aim high – all from their home courts
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Eyal Te’oz, CEO of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers, put it simply
“We’re not just growing athletes – we’re growing people. This center is part of a national vision
More than a facility – a statement
Led by the Jerusalem Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and Moriah Development Corporation, the center is part of a broader commitment: to build a city that moves. Not just physically – but socially and morally
From urban planning to youth development, Malha’s new tennis center isn’t just where the next game begins. It’s where the next era begins
