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Enthusiasm for tennis can sometimes ebb and flow at a resort, and that has certainly been the case at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. When it opened as the Scottsdale Princess 
in the late 1980s, the resort showcased its passion for tennis by building a sunken stadium that for nearly two decades would be the site of a men's professional tournament, first the WCT Scottsdale Open and later the Franklin Templeton Classic. But once those tournaments had disappeared or moved elsewhere, tennis lost the limelight.
The appointment of a new head of tennis operations can be a harbinger for reinvigorating a program, particularly if that person comes from outside the resort and seemingly brings fresh ideas to the table. 
In hiring its latest tennis manager however, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess looked no farther than longtime staff pro Iqbal Dulara. A former Top 10 player in his native India, Dulara has been a teaching professional at the resort since 1997, long enough to have developed a loyal following in the community and his own ideas about what the resort could be to its tennis clientele.
He began by overhauling the programs to attract new members, including an expanded series of kids programs that include Pee Wees (ages 4-6), QuickStart (ages 7-11), and Futures (ages 12 and up) components. League participation is up as well. Those acts have already paid dividends in increased membership.
Meanwhile, he has also made a pledge to be the face across the net in clinics for hotel guests. "A lot of our programs for guests are the same as before but now they're more exciting," he told me. "Now I personally do all the clinics for the hotel guests to maintain the quality, and we also plan to add junior programs for guests' kids over the major holiday periods." The facility itself is looking good after the courts were resurfaced in U.S. Open blue and lighting fixtures were upgraded. The seasonal calendar includes Cardio tennis workouts and round robins like "Tequila and Tennis." A speed gun is available on a complimentary basis for those curious about their serve speeds.
All of this has happened in a relatively short period of time, but Dulara and hotel management are looking forward to finding ways to once again raise the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess' tennis profile. "By next year we're hoping to have a tournament again," he continued, and there's talk of other signature events, like a tennis and wine festival. I'll keep an eye on the resort and report back as it continues to evolve.
I really would like to see a strong tennis component, since there is so much to like about this resort. Its architecture is Spanish Colonial, including a vast internal plaza, like the courtyard of a hacienda, graced by fountains. Some of the 649 rooms, the smallest has 525 square feet, have entrances off the upper floors above that plaza, but most are in wings and buildings beyond, with views of the lagoon, gardens, golf course, or desert. Recently refurbished, they have tasteful Southwestern decor and full width patios or balconies.
Golfers no doubt thrill to the prospect of playing the resort's two TPC golf courses, but for me the stellar amenity is 
the Willow Stream Spa. Although it encompasses 44,000 square feet over three stories, it feels intimate rather than large. Inspiration came from the hidden oasis of Havasupai deep in the Grand Canyon, and that's reflected in the red sandstone block walls, a co-ed pool with a waterfall, and subtle decorative tilework. Particularly alluring is the rooftop pool, open to the sky, and bordered by more of that red sandstone and palm trees. It also has its own cafe, Nourish, with healthy options from morning to evening, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. And beyond all of that, the resort has the amenities you'd expect in one this large: several swimming pools, including one with a double waterslide slide, a lagoon with catch-and-release fishing, a Bobcat Billy's Clubhouse for kids and a Teen Hangout for those older, multiple restaurants and bars (La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval and Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina foremost among them), and a sprawling conference center.
Pro Shop: 480-585-2733
Courts. 7 hard courts, six of them with lights. One is a sunken stadium.
Golf Courses. The resort has two TPC courses:
Stadium Course: Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish laid out this lush course to contrast sharply with the desert landscape that surrounds it and to take full view of the stark mountain vistas. It annually hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a stop on the PGA Tour. Par 71, 7,216 yards.
Champions Course: Designed by Hackenkemper, this 18-hole layout accommodates a variety of playing styles on its undulating Bermuda fairways, which, like those of the Stadium Course, flows through a desert landscape. Par 71, 7,115 yards.
Spa & Fitness Center. I've already described—and raved about—the Willow Stream Spa in my introduction. Its treatment and relaxation facilities aside, it also harbors a brightly lit fitness center with windows on the landscape outside (there is a fee for its use unless you've booked a spa treatment). However, as a guest you you also have free access to a smaller but well-equipped fitness center within the hotel itself, though it is in a windowless room. Between them they also offer a variety of fitness and yoga classes.
And ... There are five swimming pools at the resort altogether, the most child-friendly the Sonora Splash pool, which has a water slide.
Kids 5 to 12 can look forward to the Bobcat Billy's Clubhouse, which has its own room in the hotel and offers half-day and full-day programs of games and activities. those may include a desert discovery treasure hunt using a GPS or a photo safari around the hotel grounds. Teens, meanwhile, have their own place to hang out in a room with video games and a pool table.
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Seasons. Year-round, though most comfortable from October to May.
Travel Instructions. The nearest major gateway is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 25 miles to the south.
General Tourist Information. Visit the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau website or contact them toll-free at 877-CALLPHX or email visitors@visitphoenix.com.