Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Guides
The fastest way to get a hit in San Francisco is a short, specific post. In the Tennis City SF Slack group, posts that say when, where and what level get the quickest replies. Vague posts (“anyone want to play sometime?”) mostly get silence.
What to include
- Day and time, with a start and end: “Saturday 9 to 10:30am”.
- Court, and whether it’s booked: “I have a reservation at Mission Dolores” or “walk-up at Moscone”.
- Level as an NTRP number or range: “3.5”. Not sure? See how to rate yourself.
- What kind of hit: rallying, drills, a practice set, a full match, or doubles.
- Anything else that matters: who brings balls, whether you’re splitting the court fee, lefty, or recovering from an injury.
Templates
Rally or warm-up hit
Looking for a 3.0 to 3.5 hitting partner Tue 7 to 8:30am at Alta Plaza (walk-up). Mostly rallying plus some serves. I'll bring new balls.
Singles match
4.0 looking for a singles set Sat 10am to noon, Goldman Tennis Center, court booked. Happy to split the court fee. Reply or DM.
Fill a doubles spot
Need a 4th for doubles, Sun 8 to 10am at Mission Dolores, 3.5 to 4.0. Court reserved. Comment if you're in.
New to SF
Just moved to the Inner Sunset, about 3.5 (haven't played in a year). Free most weekday evenings after 6. Would love to find regular hitting partners nearby.
Visiting
In SF for work next week, 4.0. Free Wed or Thu 6:30 to 8am near Union Square or anywhere on BART. Have a racquet, need a court and a partner.
Replying to someone else’s post
Reply in the thread so others can see the spot is taken, then move to a direct message to sort out details. Include your level even if the post asked for a range: “Hi, I’m a 3.5 and free then, still open?”
After the hit
- If it went well, ask then and there: “Same time next week?” Regular partners are how most people end up playing two or three times a week.
- If the levels didn’t match, say so kindly and suggest someone closer to their level. It happens to everyone.
- Mark your post as filled so people don’t keep replying.
FAQ
Is it safe to meet strangers to play?
Public courts are public places. Meet at the court, share your plans with a friend if you like, and trust your instincts.
Nobody replied. What now?
Try a wider level range or another time. Early weekday mornings and weekend mornings get the most responses. You can also reply to other people’s posts instead of waiting for replies to yours.
Related guides
Looking for someone to play with? Join nearly 1,800 San Francisco players in the Tennis City SF Slack group and post a day, time and court at your NTRP level.