Resort packages are on sale now for the 2026 Baha Mar Tennis Cup, hosted by tennis legends John McEnroe and Mark Knowles to benefit Bahamian youth
Jason Isaacs, Tommy Paul, Mark Knowles, Marcus Samuelsson at the 2025 Baha Mar Tennis Cup
NASSAU, The Bahamas, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baha Mar, the leading integrated resort destination in The Bahamas, announces the return of the seventh annual Baha Mar Tennis Cup, taking place Thursday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Hosted by tennis legend John McEnroe and Bahamian tennis icon Mark Knowles, the four-day fundraising event will bring together world-class tennis, exclusive clinics, intimate access to visiting professionals and celebrity-driven competition in support of the Baha Mar Resort Foundation and Mark Knowles Children’s Tennis Initiative.
Following the debut of the Celebrity Pro-Am in 2025, this year’s Tennis Cup will once again pair eight celebrities with eight tennis professionals for a spirited afternoon of competition. Guests will have the opportunity to compete alongside visiting pros in the signature Pro-Am Tournament, watch top players face off in singles and doubles exhibitions, and take part in clinics designed for a range of skill levels.
“The Baha Mar Tennis Cup has evolved into a cornerstone signature event, blending exceptional competition and exclusive insider experiences with meaningful philanthropic impact,” said Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar. “We are honored to continue our tradition with John and Mark, using the power of sport to transform lives across the island while delivering a spectacular experience for tennis fans and pros, alike.”
The 2026 professional and celebrity lineup will be announced in the coming months. Past participants have included Tommy Paul, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Andy Roddick,Taylor Townsend, Victoria Azarenka, James Blake, Genie Bouchard, Austin Krajicek, Sabine Lisicki, Milos Raonic, and Donna Vekić, among other celebrated players.
Highlights Across the Four-Day Event:
- Thursday, December 10: Guests can choose from three afternoon clinics, including an open-level clinic for players rated 3.0 and above, Live Ball and games. The evening welcome reception at Rosewood Baha Mar will offer the chance to mingle with visiting professionals and fellow guests, accompanied by a live performance from the Johnny Smyth Band.
- Friday, December 11: Pro-Am participants begin with a kickoff clinic before taking the court alongside visiting tennis stars in the signature Pro-Am Tournament. Following Lunch on the Lawn, guests will enjoy an intimate pro exhibition featuring singles and doubles matchups. The day concludes with Taste of Baha Mar, a culinary celebration showcasing the resort’s acclaimed culinary talent.
- Saturday, December 12: Morning programming includes Live Ball and VIP clinics, as well as a Celebrity Live Ball Clinic. In the afternoon, eight celebrities will team up with eight tennis pros for the Celebrity Pro-Am. The evening continues with a live performance by the Johnny Smyth Band at Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club, followed by the Baha Mar Foundation Dinner and an after-party mixer.
- Sunday, December 13: The weekend closes with a Live Ball clinic for VIP spectator participants and the annual complimentary Kids Clinic, giving local youth the opportunity to receive drills, guidance and inspiration from visiting tennis professionals.
Exclusive Resort Packages
Three- and four-night packages are now available at Rosewood Baha Mar and Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, with Pro-Am and VIP Spectator options. Packages include accommodations, roundtrip VIP airport transfers, an exclusive welcome bag, tennis clinic access, VIP seating for the Pro Exhibition and Celebrity Pro-Am, admission to the welcome reception and Baha Mar Foundation Dinner, and access to the after-party mixer. Pro-Am packages also include tournament participation and additional VIP seats for the weekend’s marquee matches.
In 2025, the Baha Mar Tennis Cup raised over $300,000 to support youth tennis programs and community initiatives across The Bahamas. These funds have helped train primary school teachers to introduce tennis in their classrooms and expand junior programs that give more young Bahamians access to the sport.
The John McEnroe Tennis Center at Baha Mar is a premier tennis destination in the Caribbean, featuring six professional hard courts, two Har-Tru clay courts, six dedicated pickleball courts, 2 padel courts, and a full-service pro shop. The center offers year-round private lessons, clinics, drills, court rentals and programming for players of all ages and skill levels.
For more information on The Baha Mar Cup, including resort packages and schedule of events, please visit https://bahamar.com/tennis-cup/.
About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned integrated resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world’s famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants, bars, and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Royal Blue Golf Course, the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.
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