This year, fitness-fanatics are invited to visit the luxury ‘secret water island’ Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perfect their serve with internationally-renowned, professional tennis players from the elite Serbian Davis Cup Team.

From the 25th November to the 3rd December this year, guests of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, located on Shaviyani Atoll and home to one of the largest resort lagoons in the Maldives, are invited to practice with the professionals in paradise as they join four top players of the Serbian Davis Cup Team for a variety of exciting tennis matches, dinners and meet-and-great events. Janko Tipsarevic, Dusan Lajovic, Filip Krajinović Pišković and Victor Troicki will be taking to this sun-soaked island to offer both highly professional tennis coaching, leisurely games with guests, as well as the opportunity for guests to admire them playing a challenging match between themselves.

As well as being a tropical paradise for guests to relax, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi also prides itself on offering the best in luxury wellbeing and fitness for guests. On top of this exciting annual tennis event for 2019, Fairmont Maldives has also recently launched a ‘Fairmont Fit’ programme, designed to give active travellers all of the tools necessary to keep fit and healthy in paradise. From personal training sessions in the fully-equipped gym or group workout classes following complimentary workout wear delivered to each five-star villa on arrival, to beach volleyball and yoga sessions beside the resort’s infinity pool – the longest in the Maldives. What’s more, guests can take advantage of the tropical island environment and snorkel the coral house reef where turtles and manta rays can be discovered, before trying a selection of water sport activities, from kayaking to paddle boarding.

After working up a sweat, guests can then refuel in with fresh, healthy and traditional Maldivian dishes available in the gourmet hub of the resort, Raha Market, before finding their zen and unwinding in the tranquil Willow Stream Spa with signature spa treatments to soothe aching muscles.

The 2019 Tennis Event at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi starts from +$800 (approx. £621) per person and includes return airport transfers for two adults from Velena International Airport, daily breakfast in Raha Market, meet-and-greet and matches with the Serbian Davis Cup team, as well as 30% off all F&B outlets and motorised water sports. Terms & Conditions apply. For further information, visit Fairmont Maldives.