CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Corpus Christi Sports Commission, a division of Visit Corpus Christi, will welcome elite junior tennis players from across the United States and around the world for the International Tennis Federation Junior Tennis Tournament J200 Corpus Christi, taking place September 21–27, 2026, at the H-E-B Tennis Center.
The week-long international competition is expected to generate 1,031 room nights and an estimated $448,646 in economic impact for Corpus Christi.
WHO:
Elite junior tennis players, coaches, team staff and families from across the United States and around the world, with players representing 20 countries competing across Boys’ and Girls’ Singles and Doubles draws.
WHAT:
The International Tennis Federation Junior Tennis Tournament J200 Corpus Christi is a week-long, ITF-sanctioned international junior tennis competition bringing top emerging talent to Corpus Christi.
Matches will take place daily across multiple courts, keeping the H-E-B Tennis Center active throughout the week. Outside of competition, athletes, coaches and families will have opportunities to experience Corpus Christi’s restaurants, coffee shops, attractions and other local businesses.
WHEN:
September 21–27, 2026
Qualifying begins Monday, September 21, with Championship Finals taking place Sunday, September 27.
WHERE:
H-E-B Tennis Center
1520 Shely St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
WHY:
Through the efforts of the Corpus Christi Sports Commission, events like J200 Corpus Christi help position the city as a competitive destination for high-level national and international sporting events.
Beyond the competition itself, the tournament brings athletes, coaches, staff and families into the community for an entire week, generating overnight stays and visitor spending while introducing attendees from around the world to the Gulf Coast Capital.
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ABOUT VISIT CORPUS CHRISTI:
Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to strengthen our community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals.
For more information go to visitcorpuschristi.com.
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