Tennis in Jerusalem

Tennis has become increasingly popular in Israel. Ask your concierge to make inquiries if you want to play at a particular hotel. At all venues, advance reservations are always required.

The Hebrew University at Mt. Scopus has 10 lighted courts and rental equipment. Courts go for NIS 20 an hour during the day and NIS 25 an hour in the evening. You can rent a racket for NIS 20, and buy three balls for NIS 30. Call ahead to book, especially during campus recess. 1 Churchill St., Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem, 97856. 02/588-2796. www.cosell.co.il.

The Israel Tennis Center has 18 lighted courts, available for NIS 45 per hour during the day, NIS 60 at night. Equipment rental is sometimes available. 5 Almaliach St., Katamon Tet, Jerusalem, 93343. 02/679-1866. www.israeltenniscenter.com.