Dr. Bonnie Morris, an expert in women’s sports history, and Olga Harvey, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at the Women’s Sports Foundation, join the International Tennis Hall of Fame on […]
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AUTHOR EVENT: Madeleine Blais – QUEEN OF THE COURT – at the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais presents her new biography of glamorous tennis legend Alice Marble. A pioneering celebrity in the world of tennis, Alice Marble is unfortunately now mostly forgotten. […]
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Patrick McEnroe chosen new Tennis Hall of Fame president
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former player and current TV analyst Patrick McEnroe will be the new president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and USTA Foundation chief executive Dan […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces new leadership
The International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced Dan Faber as the new Chief Executive Officer and Patrick McEnroe as the ITHF President. Both will start their positions on May 1. According to a […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame to launch Carol Newsom Retrospective Photography ExhibitÂ
By International Tennis Hall Of Fame The International Tennis Hall of Fame will commemorate Women’s History Month by featuring the work of pioneering tennis photographer Carol Newsom. A retrospective exhibition, […]
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Wheelchair tennis star Vergeer, pioneer Draney join Hall
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Wheelchair star Esther Vergeer and quad division pioneer Rick Draney were announced as the International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023 on […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month with two new education initiatives
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is celebrating Black History Month by introducing two new initiatives aimed at highlighting the impact of Black tennis athletes on the sport and […]
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Cara Black repeats as International Tennis Hall of Fame Fan Vote Winner
By International Tennis Hall of Fame Cara Black of Zimbabwe, a 10-time major champion in doubles and mixed doubles, topped the results of the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Fan […]
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This day in Newport History: September 19, 1902 – Jimmy Van Alen born in Newport
Jimmy Van Alen, tennis star and founder of the International Tennis Hall of Fame was born on September 19, 1902 in Newport. Alen was the son of James Laurens Van […]
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Kim Clijsters named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Global tennis star Kim Clijsters has been named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  As Honorary President, The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) says in a […]
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Tennis Channel’s Brett Haber to serve as “voice” of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today announced that Tennis Channel commentator and broadcast journalist Brett Haber will serve as an official ambassador and voice of the ITHF, committing […]
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Maxime Cressy wins first ATP title on Newport’s grass courtsÂ
By KEN POWTAK Associated PressNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Fourth-seeded American Maxime Cressy rallied to win his first career ATP Tour title, beating No. 3 seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstani 2-6, […]
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Former Australian great Lleyton Hewitt enshrined into Hall
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Lleyton Hewitt paused for a moment and the word easily came to mind when he was asked how he wanted to […]
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Maxime Cressy beats John Isner in Hall of Fame semifinals
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Fourth-seeded Maxime Cressy ended John Isner’s 10-match winning streak on Newport’s grass courts, beating the fellow American 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on […]
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Three-time Grand Slam Champion Andy Murray accepts Wild Card into Infosys Hall of Fame Open field
Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, US Open champion and former world No. 1, is set to compete as a wild card at the 2022 Infosys Hall of Fame Open […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be streamed live internationally
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 […]
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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 […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum unveils new 2022 exhibitionsÂ
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]