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The Road to Pro · Part 5 of 5

What it costs: a yearly budget for junior tennis in the Philippines

Three budgets — local, national and international — with the line items parents ask about.

Illustration: What junior tennis costs
Illustration · FlashCourt

Every family’s numbers are different, but these ranges help you plan a season. All are FlashCourt estimates based on typical Metro Manila prices in 2026.

Common prices · Metro Manila, 2026
₱500–₱800court, per hour · lights about +₱100
₱700–₱1,750group class · 4-class packages ₱2,600–₱6,800
₱800–₱2,000private lesson, per hour
₱120–₱150ball boy, per hour
₱400–₱1,200stringing
₱300–₱450a can of balls
Budget A · local player (club competitive)
Lessons or classes, 2× a week ₱60,000–₱120,000
Court time, balls, strings ₱15,000–₱30,000
4–6 local tournaments ₱5,000–₱15,000
Year ₱80,000–₱165,000
Budget B · national junior (Palawan circuit + PHILTA)
Coaching 3–5× a week + fitness ₱150,000–₱300,000
10–15 tournaments, 3–5 provincial trips ₱60,000–₱160,000
Equipment: 2 rackets, strings, shoes ₱25,000–₱50,000
Year ₱235,000–₱510,000
Budget C · World Tennis Juniors
High-performance coaching and fitness ₱300,000–₱700,000
IPIN + 6–15 junior events, home and Asia ₱250,000–₱900,000
Travelling coach for key weeks (optional) ₱100,000–₱400,000
Year ₱650,000–₱2,000,000

Ways to spend less

  • Group classes and packages instead of only private lessons.
  • Play home J30 weeks in Manila before travelling.
  • Cluster events: two tournaments in one trip.
  • Track every session on your Training Passport so you and your coach can see what is actually working.

Information checked October 17, 2026. Dates, fees and rules change — always confirm on the official site before you enter or pay. Budgets are FlashCourt estimates, not quotes. FlashCourt is independent and not affiliated with PHILTA, World Tennis (ITF), UTR Sports or any player.