Cypriot Tennis legend Marcos Baghdatis took part in an exclusive event at Hotel du Vin, Wimbledon to officially launch his Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy at City of Dreams, Mediterranean, based in Limassol, Cyprus, to UK tennis fans and travel industry professionals.
During an exclusive Q&A hosted by Sky’s Ras Mirza, guests heard the highs and lows of a glittering career that includes four ATP titles, Davis Cup wins, and a World No. 8 ranking, during which Marcos competed at the highest levels against the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.
The event in Wimbledon, marks the beginning of a new chapter for tennis in Cyprus, with the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy now open and based at the iconic City of Dreams resort in Limassol, offering top-tier coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedication to nurturing talent.
With a mission to nurture elite athletes, promote tennis locally, and position Cyprus as a premier tennis destination, the academy stands at the forefront of sports education, inspiring the next generation of tennis enthusiasts.
Led by Marcos, the academy aims to set the stage for aspiring players to follow in his footsteps and create new chapters in tennis history. Open all year round, it offers a comprehensive range of tennis programmes tailored to the needs of players of all ages and skill levels, ensuring that every participant receives the highest quality coaching and support.
Serve and Stay Tennis Packages
UK tennis fans who want to experience the academy first hand can now take advantage of one of the resort’s exclusive, new Serve and Stay tennis packages which were launched at the event.
Book an exclusive tennis getaway package for 4, 5 or 7 on a half board basis which includes a 2-hour professional tennis training session at the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy.
Full details can be found here: Serve and Stay Tennis Packages 2025
“The academy facilities are excellent of course. For me, it is a way of giving back to the community in Cyprus. When I went to train in France when I was 14 years old, I went because there weren’t the facilities in Cyprus to become a professional tennis player.
20 years later, I found there were still no facilities, so I thought it was about time for that to change. That’s what we are trying to do.
We are trying to make the best facilities and to help the Cyprus kids, or tennis enthusiasts that dream of becoming professional tennis players, or even who want to use tennis as a way to go and study in the States with a scholarship. Anything they want to achieve in their life, we want to help them.
“I learnt so much from the academies that I went to and that has helped me to create my own methodology of how I want to kind of run this academy. Both the City of Dreams team and I have very high standards and that is the reason the collaboration happened.
“It’s an amazing resort. And I don’t say that because I collaborate with City of Dreams, but I get to go with my family and there are so many things to do for kids. They have the Adventure Park; we are there every second Sunday in the summer. The kids’ pool is brilliant too, it’s very easy to let them play while we have a coffee or a drink. Every Saturday we go to the Chinese Amber Dragon restaurant, because we love it there. We really enjoy being there and spending time as a family.”
The official grand opening of the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy took place at the end of 2024 in Cyprus and featured an electrifying showdown featuring one of the sport’s all-time greats, Andre Agassi. The event was an unforgettable experience for tennis fans who enjoyed the rare opportunity to witness Agassi and Cyprus’ own, Marcos Baghdatis, face off in an exciting tennis match.
CITY OF DREAMS
City of Dreams Mediterranean Senior Vice President, Property General Manager, Mr. Grant Johnson, said: “The academy represents an important milestone for our resort and the tennis community.
With state-of-the-art facilities and the support of a world-class athlete in Marcos Baghdatis, our aim is to attract tennis fans from the UK and all over Europe who are keen to play and improve their game while enjoying the very best our five-star resort has to offer.
In addition, we will provide a platform where future tennis stars can develop, and where the local community can enjoy tennis.”
City of Dreams is a 500-room, award-winning resort in Limassol, Cyprus that marks a new era of premium comfort, elegance and unrivalled leisure facilities for UK holidaymakers.
Europe’s first integrated resort (IR), City of Dreams Mediterranean is a premium property that includes a hotel with a casino, entertainment shows, luxury retail, fine dining and spa, plus the tennis academy.
The resort promises to take indulgent escapes to the next level and has unparalleled leisure facilities, as well as world-class amenities all under one roof: offering Britons everything they need for the ultimate, sun-soaked getaway.
For more information and reservations visit https://www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy/or or email