The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that the 2022 Induction Ceremony honoring Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt will be streamed live for an international audience on Facebook. Set for Saturday, July 16, not before 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the stream will be accessible free of charge at the ITHF’s official Facebook page and at tennisfame.com/induction. The Ceremony will take place […]
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World No. 9 Felix Auger-Aliassime will compete in Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime, currently No. 9 in the Pepperstone ATP Tour rankings and a 2021 US Open semifinalist, has entered the Infosys Hall of Fame Open player field, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame announced today. A wild card recipient, Auger-Aliassime will be the first top 10 player to compete in Newport since 2018. “We’re thrilled […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum unveils new 2022 exhibitions
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled four new exhibits, just in time for Newport’s summer season. Featuring carefully curated selections of artifacts on display and a new interactive experience, the collections showcase items from Hall of Famers’ personal collections, unique pieces of tennis-themed artwork, and global contributions to the sport. The four new […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Road to Newport video series to feature Lleyton Hewitt
Class of 2021 inductee Lleyton Hewitt will be featured in this year’s Road to Newport video series produced by the International Tennis Hall of Fame ahead of his induction celebrations in July, the International Tennsi Hall of Fame announced today. Documenting Hewitt’s journey from his childhood in Adelaide, Australia to his Hall of Fame achievements, the nine-part series will feature […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame launches Fan Vote for Iconic Moments in Tennis History
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced that it is giving tennis fans around the world the opportunity to revisit, debate, and weigh in on some of the sport’s most impactful moments during the Iconic Moments in Tennis History vote. As part of the campaign, voters in the United States will have the […]
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Class of 2022 voting results yields no new inductees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Following the tabulation of votes submitted for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2022 ballot, the International Tennis Hall Of Fame today announced that the official process for selection has resulted in no new inductees for 2022. The International Tennis Hall of Fame will still hold the traditional Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in July 2022, […]
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Ana Ivanović, Flavia Pennetta, Cara Black, Carlos Moyá named to ballot for 2022 Induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2022 ballot for Hall of Fame induction features six accomplished players hailing from five nations. Induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor in tennis, representing a sum of the honoree’s achievements and impact as being at the highest level in the sport. The Class […]
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Happening at the Hall – Gov. McKee visits International Tennis Hall of Fame
A visit from Governor Dan McKee kicked off a busy morning at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport Wednesday. The Governor was there to check out the Hall of Fame Open and flip the ceremonial coin to open the day on the Stadium Court. The Governor spoke briefly about the tournament, the return […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame to re-open April 1
The International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport today announced that they will be re-opening April 1. The grounds of the Museum will be open from 10AM-5PM daily Thursday through Sunday. The following restrictions will be in place at the Hall: -Masks are required at all times when inside the Museum. -Maximum of 30 visitors […]
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Eight Nationally-Ranked Collegiate Tennis Teams to Compete in Newport This Weekend
International Tennis Hall of Fame to host nationally-ranked collegiate teams for grass-court tournament in Newport, RI The Hall of Fame ITA Grass Court Invitational will draw four men’s teams and four women’s teams for a first of its kind tournament, which is free and open to the public. In a first of its kind event, […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Partners with ITF in Commitment to Contribute to Development Program
In today’s Annual General Meeting of the International Tennis Federation in Zagreb, Croatia, it was announced that the International Tennis Hall of Fame has committed to making a significant annual financial contribution to the Development Program. The program is jointly funded by ITF, Grand Slam Development Fund, and now, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, […]
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Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles to Serve as Presenters at International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Induction
Tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles will return to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island this summer to serve as presenters at the Hall of Fame induction festivities. The Class of 2016 Induction Ceremony will see the sport’s highest honor be presented to former world No. 1’s Marat Safin of Russia and Justine Henin of Belgium. In addition, […]
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Bob Hewitt Expelled from International Tennis Hall of Fame
Former South African tennis player Bob Hewitt has been expelled from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The expulsion is a result of a conviction against Hewitt on two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The conviction was issued by a South African court in March 2015, and the appellate courts have […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture on Migration Set for November 12th
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the third talk in its 14th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Guest speaker Edward T. McCarron, Ph.D., will present an illustrated talk entitled: “Facing the Atlantic: Ireland, Newfoundland […]
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Nine Individuals Elected to Board of Governors for International Tennis Hall Of Fame
The following information was provided by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum; NEWPORT, R.I., November 2, 2015 – Nine individuals hailing from varied backgrounds in business, media, and technology, but all with a shared passion for the sport of tennis have been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Tennis Hall […]
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International Tennis Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Announced
Justine Henin, a former WTA Tour world No. 1 and seven-time major champion, Marat Safin, a two-time major champion and former world No. 1 on the ATP World Tour, and Helena Sukova, who won 14 major titles in doubles and mixed doubles, have all been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. […]
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Mark Stenning, Former CEO of International Tennis Hall Of Fame, Honored with Golden Achievement Award by the International Tennis Federation
In a special ceremony last night at the US Open, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) honored former Hall of Fame CEO Mark L. Stenning by presentation of the 2015 Golden Achievement Award. The Golden Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions internationally […]
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International Tennis Hall Of Fame Showing Special Exhibit at US Open
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is now showing a special museum exhibition at the US Open that highlights the history of The Original 9 and World TeamTennis – two important developments in the sport of tennis, both driven by Hall of Famer and tennis legend, Billie Jean King. The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s […]
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Martina Hingis featured in new PSA for International Tennis Hall of Fame
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis is featured in a new 30-second public service announcement that has been created to generate awareness for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The new PSA was filmed in July at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. During filming, Hingis had the opportunity to tour […]
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Rajeev Ram Wins 2015 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
Photo by Kate Whitney Lucey Rajeev Ram claimed the title at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Sunday, overcoming No. 2 seed Ivo Karlovic 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(2). It is Ram’s second ATP World Tour title, having also won the Newport title in 2009. Ram started the week off with a bang, saving one match point to […]
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Video: Billie Jean King presented official International Tennis Hall of Fame Ring
Billie Jean King, ITHF Secretary Peggy Woolard, ITHF Chairman Christopher Clouser. All photos by Kate Whitney Lucey. Tennis legend Billie Jean King was among the honored guests at today’s International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, during which she was presented with her official Hall of Fame ring. King, a 39-time Grand Slam champion and […]