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 Alen and Margaret Louis Post, prominent members of Newport society who were descendants of the Astor family. In 1925, Alen graduated from Christ’s College in Cambridge, […]
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ITHF Induction highlights: Tennis Wave at Bowen’s Wharf was awesome!
Serena Williams’ cameo during the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction (ITHF) ceremony may have had the lion’s share of attention (for good reason! Amazing!!), but there were a few other events that were major standouts this year. The Induction Celebration kicked off with the Tennis Wave event on Thursday that transported a temporary tennis […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame induction celebration continues with Celebrity Pro Classic
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Celebration continued Friday with the Celebrity Pro Classic, featuring Hollywood stars teaming with tennis legends on Stadium Court. Television stars Uzo Aduba, Hanna Berner and Angela Kinsey took the court with Hall of Famers Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and James Blake, along with Class […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame begins 2025 induction celebration
The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Celebration opened Thursday with waterfront activities and an evening dinner, launching three days of events honoring this year’s inductees. The festivities began at Bowen’s Wharf with The Tennis Wave presented by 11th Hour Racing, featuring a portable tennis court hosting USTA Red Ball Clinics, a Bryan brothers […]
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Tennis Hall of Fame, 11th Hour Racing extend partnership for sixth year
NEWPORT, R.I. — The International Tennis Hall of Fame and 11th Hour Racing announced Wednesday they have renewed their sustainability-focused sponsorship for a sixth consecutive year, marking significant environmental achievements during July’s Hall of Fame Open tournament. As the Official Sustainability Sponsor, 11th Hour Racing supports the hall’s year-round environmental initiatives, including operations during the […]
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Comedian Hannah Berner, Tennis Star James Blake complete lineup for Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic
NEWPORT, R.I. — Standup comedian and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Berner and former world No. 4 James Blake will join the lineup for the first-ever Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. The inaugural event will take place on the hall’s iconic […]
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Hall of Fame Open to feature highest purse at WTA 125 level
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Women’s professional tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame next week with the highest purse at the WTA 125 level. Both the men’s and women’s tours will have tournaments at the Hall of Fame Open, with both the women’s event and the ATP Challenger one featuring $200,000 purses. While […]
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Uzo Aduba, Angela Kinsey join lineup for Hall of Fame induction celebration
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony honoring Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to the 2025 Induction Celebration’s multi-day lineup of new and returning programming, including Courting Fashion, Fitz and the Tantrums concert, and the first ever Hall of Fame Celebrity […]
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Infosys and International Tennis Hall of Fame renew collaboration until 2028
Infosys and the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) today (May 7) announced an extension of their collaboration for a further three years that will help support the Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve the history of tennis as well as the iconic induction celebration that will feature the likes of Maria Sharapova and Bob & Mike Bryan in the Class of […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts intimate Q&A with Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash
As a lifelong passionate tennis fan, I’ve seen my fair share of awesome matches. Several stand out, and Pat Cash’s exuberant win over Ivan Lendl at the 1987 Wimbledon is one of them. So of course I was thrilled that the Australian player was headlining a talk at the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) […]
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ITHF announces a revamped tennis tournament that will bring women back to competition in Newport, along with some interesting scheduling choices
Tennis fans in Newport, RI were pretty disappointed that the Tennis Hall of Fame announced that 2024 was going to be their last year as an ATP 250 tournament. But fear not, tennis competition is not leaving the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF), and will remain a summer staple […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces major renovation plan
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is about to get a facelift. Plans for significant renovations at the historic facility were announced at a press conference on Tuesday, June 25. As part of the project, exhibit space will increase and the visitor experience will be improved. “The new space more than doubles the existing exhibit […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame appoints new chief operating officer and tournament director
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) has appointed Brewer Rowe to the newly-created role of chief operating officer and tournament director. Rowe, who joined the ITHAF in 2012, will oversee all facility and finance operations for the organization and will continue in his role as tournament director of the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame […]
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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 Faber was chosen as the Hall’s new CEO. The Hall announced the appointments on Thursday and said McEnroe and Faber will begin their roles on […]
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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 press release from the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Faber and McEnroe will partner with the Executive Board, Board of Governors, and staff to further […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame to launch Carol Newsom Retrospective Photography Exhibit
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, titled Hit Me With Your Best Shot!, will showcase curated selections from Newsom’s full photographic archive beginning on March 22. Newsom’s archive, consisting of over a […]
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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 Saturday. It is the first time two people were elected in the same year in the Wheelchair Tennis Category, which appears on the Hall ballot […]
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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 culture. The ITHF has added 16 new additions to its digital exhibit Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis, which showcases the breakthroughs, evolution, and impact of […]
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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 Vote for the second-straight year. Ana Ivanović of Serbia placed second, with Spain’s Carlos Moyá finishing in third. In the most tightly contested Fan Vote yet, […]
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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 press release that Clijsters will represent the organization in an ambassadorial role publicly and will also collaborate with ITHF staff and tennis industry partners on […]
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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 to increasing his long-time service to the organization. Since 2008, Haber has frequently worked with the ITHF, and in 2014 began his tenure as Master […]
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Maxime Cressy wins first ATP title on Newport’s grass courts
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, 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Open. After knocking out four-time Newport champ John Isner in the semifinals a day earlier, […]
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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 be remembered. “Competitor,” the 41-year-old Hewitt said in an interview with The Associated Press earlier in the day before his induction into the International Tennis […]
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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 Saturday to advance to the Hall of Fame Open final. Cressy will face No. 3 seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan. Bublik beat Jason Kubler of […]
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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 in Newport, Rhode Island. With the addition of Murray, the Infosys Hall of Fame Open now features a highly competitive field of 18 players currently ranked in […]
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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 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 […]