Marapendi Club

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The Marapendi Club in Rio de Janeiro was the tennis venue during the 2007 Pan American Games. The venue has also hosted several Davis Cup ties of the Brazil Davis Cup team. The tournament was played on clay courts. The Club also hosted Wheelchair Tennis matches during the 2007 Parapan American Games.

Coordinates: 23°00′09″S43°21′20″W / 23.0026°S 43.3555°W / -23.0026; -43.3555

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