Evert Tennis Academy is a

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training center for developing collegiate and professional tennis players in

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. The academy was founded by professional tennis player

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and her brother John Evert. It opened in 1996. The center offers part-time training options and academic and housing options for students who are enrolled full-time. Full-time students have the option to take

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or go to Boca Prep International School, which is located across the street from the academy.

History

Evert Tennis Academy started a collaboration with Tennis World USA. The partnership began in February 2015. During March of 2015, Evert Tennis Academy students competed in nine

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Florida Level 6 tournament finals. Boca West Country Club renewed their partnership with Evert Tennis Academy in late 2019. In February 2020, Evert Tennis Academy partnered with Grandview Preparatory School to provide high schools students and full-time training athletes with a custom education program with personalized teaching methods.

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