The aim is to produce Tim Henmans of the future

More than �500,000 is being spent on the complex at Landore in the hope of unearthing the Tim Henmans of the future.

The centre will shut on Saturday and all the indoor courts will have a complete overhaul before it reopens in January.

The city council says it is part of its efforts to make Swansea a first class venue for sport in Wales.

Work will start on a 20,000 all-seater football and rugby stadium at Morfa in October.

The new national swimming pool is up and running at Sketty Lane and the Swansea Harriers athletics club are getting a new home as part of a �3m investment in the sport by Sportlot.

The council says during the refurbishment will not affect any of its outdoor tennis venues and coaching and outreach sessions will be unaffected.

'Historic'

Cabinet member for recreation, Robert Francis Davies, said Swansea was becoming a major player in sports development.

"The refurbishment of the tennis centre will give Swansea some of the finest tennis facilities in the country and encourage more people to take up the sport," he said.

"We are approaching a historic landmark for sport in Swansea.

"The Wales National Pool, the new 20,000-all seater stadium at Morfa and the new sports village will all be magnificent centres of excellence where our talent can flourish.