Connecting the world through tennis Friendship beyond the court.
Senior Tennis International

One court. Many cultures. Lasting friendships.

The world is
our court.

Friendly goodwill matches bring U.S. retirees and local players together around the world. We play the game we love, share our cultures, and build friendships across the net—and beyond it.

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A richer way to play

More than a match.
A meeting of worlds.

Retirement is a chance to keep growing. Our journeys pair friendly goodwill tennis matches between U.S. and host-country players with meaningful time together off the court. Through play, conversation, and cultural exchange, we become acquainted as international friends.

01

Play with purpose

Play friendly goodwill matches with local teams; let a shared love of tennis make introductions easy.

02

Go beyond the game

Spend enjoyable time together on and off the court, sharing cultures beyond the usual itinerary.

03

Share what matters

Keep the conversation going in Courtside Chat, learning how others find purpose in retirement.

A core part of every connection

Courtside Chat.

Tennis brings us together. Friendship keeps us connected.

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02 / Beyond the match

When the match ends,
the connection begins.

After a friendly match, players from both teams gather for Courtside Chat: an open exchange on a selected topic. Everyone can share their thoughts and perspectives freely, listen to another culture's point of view, and get to know the people across the net.

It is one of our core traditions. The goal is to learn from one another, deepen mutual understanding, and make friendships that last well beyond the tennis court.

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What gives life after retirement purpose and joy?

In Portugal, our conversation explores how to make retirement more meaningful and fulfilling—what brings a sense of purpose, and how we can keep living with that purpose in the years ahead.

Explore Portugal 2026

Play tennis. Share cultures. Build friendships across borders.

Places we've connected

Journeys worth
remembering.

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Japan

Finding common ground, one rally and conversation at a time.
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Portugal

Goodwill tennis and Courtside Chat on finding purpose and joy after retirement.

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The spirit of STI

More than tennis.
A world of friendship.

Every match is a beginning. Every conversation makes the world feel a little smaller.

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Community without borders

A new chapter.
New perspectives.

There is no single way to enjoy retirement. Around a court—and around a table—we learn from one another's experiences, discover what we have in common, and leave room for what makes each culture unique.

Senior Tennis International is built on a simple idea: keep moving, keep exploring, and keep the conversation going.

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Friendship beyond
the court.

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