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The idea of designing and building an indoor tennis center originated in the early 1980s, when the sport was growing steadily, both in terms of the number of new players and interest in the mass media.

The client saw the lack of indoor tennis courts during the winter season and decided to build a "permanent" structure that could offer better usability (in terms of play and logistics for changing rooms, etc.) than traditional pressurized balloons.

Excavation work began in the fall of 1983, and on December 6, 1984, the five indoor courts were inaugurated. However, it can be said that the entire facility received its true "baptism" in the winter of 1985 with a historic snowfall that successfully tested the entire construction! At Easter 1985, the restaurant was also opened, taking the same name as the Center. A second phase of expansion saw the construction in 1987 of four outdoor clay courts with an adjoining refreshment bar and facilities. The third phase of expansion took place more recently, in 2014, with the construction of two synthetic courts (play-it) that are covered with a pressurized balloon during the winter season. This type of surface is particularly popular with young people in general and those who compete.

The Center is located in the industrial area of Cadempino which, despite its industrial purpose, offers a pleasant aesthetic appearance thanks to the elegance of the companies and other buildings that have been added over time, as well as the presence of land used for sports and recreation. All this has made it possible to maintain a good relationship with the surrounding natural environment.