Tennis & Fitness Sports

Excellent!!! Have been having a wrist problem and the owner recommended a Wilson string for my Head racket. Very good string job. Highly recommend and I will also return in the future.

Bert is a great person! His facility is a diamond in a rough. I found him by word of mouth and I usually go by that. He strung my racket and was very honest on which products I should use that suits me and my budget. Plus he was very knowledgeable on certain subjects so I will definitely be referring him.

Great place to purchase tennis goods and seek advice! The owner was super knowledgeable and nice to work with. On my first visit, I purchased a new racquet, string and grip for my other two older racquets. Loved how my racquets were serviced the same day and ready for me to use. All my racquets have been feeling good and I’ve been playing well/​much better. I’m very pleased and will be returning. I’ve already referred some of my friends :)

This place is a mess! But it’s a good place to find new rackets, used ones or put your old ones up for consignment. Not a place to look for shoes or tennis wear. But the true value of this shop is that on weekdays, you can have your rackets strung in half a day. Heck, if you probably eat a buffet lunch and he’s not doing anything, he’ll be finished by then. I’ve had my rackets and those of my varsity team kids’ rackets strung up here for years and he always gets the tension right. He is also popular for doing hybrid stringing, using 2 different strings for the vertical and crosses. Not sure about the demo policy as I never tried it out. Warning, think almost hoarder proportions as there is hardly any space to walk around and you’ll see all kinds of knick-​knacks, DVDs, a samurai sword and vintage stuff for sale. Beside Toys R Us along Leesburg Pike. Look for the McDonalds, behind it is Just Tires, and it is on the second level of a building that sells Middle Eastern stuff.

This place is kind of hard to find the first time and the overall building and tenancy is quite unique … the overall feel on the 2^nd level feels like a middle-​eastern bazaar. In the midst of this is Bert’s little tennis bodega if you will (ok, mixed metaphor). I had two racquets re-​strung professionally at a competitive price. Be sure to visit and then mention the discounts available from his website. I love finding unique places and people like this … Sports Authority be damned! Go Bert!

Yes, the store is small but how much space do some racquets really need? I’ve had restrings done and he does an excellent job at good prices so no complaints from me. If you’re looking for a fancy store then this isn’t the place for you. If you’re looking for great work at reasonable prices, then head on over!

When I read that this place was a huge closet, I thought the person was exaggerating. Not so! There was barely room enough for me, another customer and the owner to stand. The place did seem to have a good selection of rackets, but, unfortumately, I was looking for shoes. The guy wound up having only 2 pairs in my size, and neither was the brand I wanted (k-​swiss). Oh well.

My GPS says Arlington not Alexandria. Excellent service. I bought shoes and had my racket restrung/​regriped. Friendly owner (Bert L. Jose) has been in this location for 18 years.

I have been an avid tennis player for years and Tennis & Fitness Sports has been my go-​to place for all things tennis for as long as I can remember. I’ve taken lessons with Bert, the owner, to perfect my techniques. He is always patient and teaches thoroughly. He even provides constructive criticism, which I really appreciate as it helps with my improvement! His store, although quaint, has everything you could need. From beginner to professional-​grade rackets, top quality shoes, apparel, and gear, along with professional and knowledgeable consultations, stringing service, lessons, this store has it all. I’ve purchased all my rackets and tennis gear for both me and my family there. Stringing service is quick!!! Good selection of inventory! If what you want is not in the store, Bert can order it for you. I wanted a certain pair of shoes, but it wasnt available at the store. But it wasnt a problem at all. Bert ordered it right away, and I got the shoes in no time and at a great price! I’ve been to the bigger sports shops in the past, but they dont have the personalized service and professional knowledge that I get here. It’s a definite… I am a customer for life and I highly recommend this place!

this place is a real gem and my tennis store from now on. the first time i went there i complained that a pair of tennis shoes i bought from a sports authority fell apart after playing hard a couple of times — the top just ripped. bert explained that those «sports» shoes are meant more for fashion than function. he sold me a real pair of solid Head tennis shoes — they are great. his selection of rackets is fantastic and i rented a few to try out and ended up buying a Head racket from Bert. His website shows a good selection of rackets and very competitive prices too. (
) if i have questions, i just call and drop by. his welcome is so genuine. i very much love having this little laid back tennis pro-​shop in the neighborhood.

Totally agree w/​Amer. This guy runs a small store (a huge closet) but definitely knows what he’s doing, and he’s a really nice guy too. He did a great re-​string and also added over-​grip, which I’m really bad at doing myself. Just get to 3536 and follow the signs for Tennis & Fitness…

Hard to find shop, located on the 2^nd level of a small office complex in Falls Church. It’s actually located next to the McDonald’s in the white office building, second level. Don’t let the small sized shop fool you. I am glad I found it. The owner answered all my questions, and did an expert stringing on my racket within 2 hours. The shop carries beginner to hi-​end tennis rackets, shoes, and accessories. I also saw a good selection of badminton rackets and balls.
The owner took the time to explain the nuisances of each brand, and helped me select a good synthetic string as well. Good thing about this place was the installation was free, which is rare. usually you buy the string + install fee.
I also purchased a new racket on the same visit and got a great deal. I would definitely recommend this place to tennis players in the area looking a good selection and good prices.