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Welcome to Queen City Tennis!

Charlotte's leading retail shop for tennis enthusiasts. For tennis equipment, apparel and expert advice, our friendly professional staff is here to help.

EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2020: BOTH PHYSICAL STORES WILL BE CLOSED TO ADHERE TO MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S REQUEST.

THIS WILL LAST THROUGH APRIL 30TH, 2020.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting our country in an unprecedented way. We are proud to be part of the Charlotte tennis community and understand that each of our customers are going through unique challenges. Our physical locations will be closed during this time; however, our online store will still be operational and we will continue to monitor/ship orders, though delays may occur.

Please continue to support us at www.qctennisshop.com which allows you to place orders 24/7 (PLEASE NOTE ONLINE SHOPPING IS BEING CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED AND NOT ALL PRODUCTS/SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THIS TIME).

Tennis is truly a lifelong activity and we value the importance that sport, exercise, and camaraderie that tennis offers. We hope that during these times that you are able to stay safe, well, and will be ready to hit the court running again no matter when that might be! For those of you who choose to visit our online store, our staff will be ready to welcome you and help fulfill all of your tennis needs and services!

We appreciate your support greatly during these unusual and difficult times and hope to see you back when our physical stores reopen!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and contact us via our customer support page located at the bottom of our website.

Thank you!

-QCTS Staff 3/30/20

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We offer the latest technologies in tennis equipment with 7 Master Racquet Technicians on staff. Our professionals have the highest certification in Charlotte for comprehensive racquet stringing services. At Queen City Tennis our team is here to help you get the most out of your game, whether you're a beginner or seasoned tennis player.

Queen City Tennis has the newest products first in tennis with a large selection of tennis balls, racquets, shoes, top-tier apparel and accessories in a multitude of high-quality brands. Some brands we have in the shop and online include the following: Adidas, Asics, Babolat, Head, Kswiss, Mizuno, Nike, Solinco, Wilson, and Yonex.

Queen City Tennis Shop has 2 full-service tennis retail stores in Charlotte, North Carolina. Owner Mike Leffke (USPTA-1) has been a member of the Charlotte tennis community for more than 10 years.

New for 2020!

We are pleased to now offer online sales through our website throughout the United States of America!

Queen City Tennis Shop offers racquet services for customers of all levels. Master Racquet Technicians are available to assist all customer needs.

Professional Racquet Stringing

Queen City Tennis Shop has multiple certified stringers on staff who are all qualified to provide accurate, quality string jobs. We make it a point to calibrate our Wilson Baiardo Stringing Machines on a weekly basis to ensure consistency. We have over 40 different types of strings to choose from and we always guarantee a 24 hour turn around for all string jobs. All of our stringers are uniquely qualified to assist in choosing the best “setup” for each customer’s racquet. We keep track of your stringing history and also offer a loyalty program that rewards frequent string breakers!

ALL NEW CURRENT MODEL RACQUET PURCHASES INCLUDE FREE LABOR FOR THE FIRST STRINGING!!
LOOKING FOR CERTAIN RACQUET SPECS??? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AND WE WILL PULL THE RACQUET FROM OUR STOCK THAT IS AS CLOSE TO THE SPECS YOU DESIRE, FREE OF CHARGE!

Racquet Customization

Queen City Tennis Shop takes pride in customizing racquets to fit our customers needs. Whether you are looking to add weight to increase power or you just want to experiment with different lead tape applications, our Master Racquet Technicians can make it happen. We can also match racquets that are different weights to ensure they play as closely as possible to one another. The goal is to get our customers as comfortable as possible with their equipment!

Footwear (currently available in store only)

Having the proper tennis shoes is an important ingredient to a successful tennis player. Queen City Tennis shop is here to help answer all questions regarding our footwear. Lots of thought goes into our footwear selection. If we don’t have a particular shoe, feel free to ask us why!

Demo Program (currently available in store only)

Try before you buy! Queen City Tennis Shop offers the best demo program in Charlotte. All new racquets that are available for sale are available for demo. What makes our demo program the best?? All demo charges get credited back to you at the time of purchase! We want our customers to feel confident with their racquet purchase so we encourage you to take your time in deciding on a new racquet. We carry all of the latest models from from the most reputable brands!