"Tennis with Roy Emerson at the Gstaad Palace Hotel was one of my best experiences ever. Here's why: 1. Roy Emerson - His gentle pointers improved my game, as it will improve yours. Guaranteed. I saw his experience and guidance working for everyone - advanced or other, classical game or modern style.
Just watching his relaxed easy style as he demonstrates - you know where his 12 grand slams come from. And his person - he lifts everyone's spirits. I've read many books of his group of world beating Aussies being fun and fair, and Emmo was regarded as the funnest and fairest of them all.
2. His pros: He had 6 or 7 pros helping our group of 20. They included the likes of Ramesh Krishnan and Anthony Emerson, and they too were all talented and seasoned in their individual coaching styles.
3. The setting: A 5 star resort in Switzerland, and you expect the world. And that's exactly what you get. After a long hard day's game, the food, the fresh air and a relaxing jacuzzi soak/massage makes you as good as new for the next day.
Gstaad is a gorgeous place and the hotel's warmth of service and ambience were truly exceptional. Get there a couple of days earlier to take the place in and perhaps visit the nearby glacier.
To conclude, it was fabulous. But see for yourself. Maybe I'll see you when I go there next summer."—V.R., Adv., November 2009
Voted No. 1 Tennis Camp in the world by Tennis Resorts
Online for 2008 & 2009
"When you start with Gstaad, Switzerland, add to it a five star hotel renowned for its food, accomodations, old world service, what more is there to say...? Well, you can talk about Roy Emerson and his family. Roy, his wife Joy, and son and daughter each play a role in making, both your stay in Switzerland, and the tennis, a most memorable experience.
I am an above average player, who was unsure that I wanted to participate in what one would believe was a "group" lesson. My fears quickly evaporated. Roy prepares for each class religiously. He knows your name, how you play, and how he can help you. He arranges the groups so you are constantly being challenged. The ratio of instuctors to students is near perfect. I never had a day where I felt cheated of an instuctor's time. Roy has learned to make a group lesson an "individual" lesson, every day. There wasn't a day when I didn't learn something new, or be reminded of a long forgotten way of hitting the ball.
This review wouldn't be complete without mentioning, the "fun" you'll have learning tennis from Roy. Whether it is the Aussie style or just Roy, you will find yourself laughing with Roy and walking around with a big grin on your face. The only complaint I heard, was on the last day when my many new friends and I, couldn't believe how fast the week had flown by...I'll be back!"
—M.P., Adv. Int., October 2009
"What can I say. Roy Emerson is the best. A week with him and his wonderful family and staff from both Switzerland and the rest of the world is marvelous. I am in heavan. Couldn't ask for a better time playing and learning from the best in a beautiful setting and food to die for. Hope to go back and back and back."
—M.A., Int., October 2009
"There are no weaknesses. Location - amazing. Hotel and food - more than just five star - Roy's tennis camp - if Roy doesn't make it to 150 years old I'm going to feel cheated. The hotel and food and ambiance is amazing but the main reason I went there the first year was because of the tennis. I'm serious about my tennis but I don't like to compromise on the other parts of the experience. I've done that in the past with other tennis camps but I don't have to do it any longer. I'm hooked on Roy."
—C.S., Adv., October 2009
"On my quest to get away from the heat of summer in India, I was looking across the globe for a top-of-the-line tennis holiday that would combine the very best of what one would dream about for a vacation. A very close friend of mine put me on to Roy Emerson’s Tennis Weeks at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland.
The Palace Hotel has lovely red clay tennis courts with a backdrop of beautiful snow-peaked mountains, very well appointed rooms with tasteful décor, a world-class spa and an exceptional range of foods and services. It's almost undeniable that these attractions have had a big part to play in drawing so many people to Gstaad for the Emerson’s Tennis Weeks.
It was a brilliant move to combine the two – the ideal setting and the tennis-focused demonstrations for the game's enthusiasts (beginner to regular players) by the great Roy Emerson sharing his insights of the game, anecdotes and above all, some wonderful tips on our current games. I am a beneficiary in having discovered my forehand volley which was a nightmare before Roy very kindly corrected it with very simple suggestions!
The tennis holiday offered the dream experience a hardcore tennis buff expects in today's console market, and Roy Emerson continues to be the driving force behind “the dream come true” memories of the Tennis Weeks at The Palace Hotel Gstaad."
—J.C., Int., September 2009
