Tennis Channel presenter Mayleen Ramey and producer Evan DeRouin are in Bermuda getting a taste of the local tennis scene . . . and what they discover will be shown on cable TV next year.

Ramey and Destination Tennis have brought a camera crew to film Bermuda both on and off the court, with the programme scheduled to air in Spring of 2011.

Looking at facilities such as the W.E.R. Joell Stadium, Pomander Gate and Elbow Beach with Bermuda Lawn and Tennis Association (BLTA) president David Lambert, DeRouin said he was pleased with what he had seen so far on his travels.

"We are trying to show the rest of the world that there are places like Bermuda that have the structure and facilities to accommodate them and their playing needs," he said.

"We have been travelling around the world, this year alone we have been to Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and from here we will go to Australia and New Zealand.

"The show will be split into two sections – a tennis segment which will feature the tennis and the other will feature the culture of Bermuda including the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, the Gombeys as well as learning cricket.

"My grandmother was coming to Bermuda in the 1920s, and although it is my first time here I can see it is a beautiful place.

"It is nice to see that given the size of the island, there are not only public courts but also private clubs that you can join.

"A lot of countries around the world have one type of court, whether it be clay, grass, or hard, but in Bermuda you have all the courts available.

"Looking at the W.E.R. Joell Stadium it was a pleasure to see the younger players having the chance to play on all the courts, and this can only help them in the long run."

Destination Tennis jets around the world, exploring the tennis scene in various cities that host some of the top ATP and WTA tournaments.

Host Ramey meets those involved in the sport, exploring the cities and all they have to offer and presents first hand information to her viewers.

The programme also provides information on the best ways to navigate destinations and highlights their best attractions.

Lambert said he was pleased that the Tennis Channel had put Bermuda on their list of countries to visit.

And he noted the programme could revitalise the Island with tourists arriving for something other than the beaches.

"The biggest part of this production is that it will be aired on the Tennis Channel and people around the world can see Bermuda as a tennis destination, not just an island," said Lambert.

"This is a great opportunity for the country because it allows those who don't know much about Bermuda the chance to see its beauty.

"I think the other plus is that the channel has 30 million subscribers, and has a captivated audience that can not only see Bermuda as a tennis destination but also Bermuda beaches, the culture and things of that nature. It's a win-win.

"It is flattering for us beause there are hundreds of countries out there, and they chose us for this feature."