The Hall of Fame Open is bringing an impressive lineup of tennis talent to the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, from July 6-13. This year’s tournament is special, marking the return of women’s professional tennis to Newport for the first time in over three decades. The event features both […]
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Genie Bouchard, Christina McHale and Anna Frey announced as Hall of Fame Open WTA wildcards
The Hall of Fame Open has awarded its first WTA main draw wildcards to former world No. 5 Genie Bouchard and American Christina McHale, while rising star Anna Frey has accepted a qualifying wildcard. “We are thrilled to welcome accomplished players like Genie Bouchard and Christina McHale, and rising star Anna Frey, to Newport,” said Brewer Rowe, Tournament Director. “Hosting […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025 ballot
American doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan and five-time singles major champion Maria Sharapova are new additions to the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s ballot for the Class of 2025. The Bryans and Sharapova join Canada’s Daniel Nestor, who returns to the ballot, as the nominees in the Player Category. Together, the Bryans are the most accomplished men’s doubles team in […]
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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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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (July 15-17)
A warm mid-summer weekend means it’s time to head to the coast. Here are a few things to do this weekend around Rhode Island. All Weekend: The Newport Classical Music Festival continues this weekend with world-class concerts scheduled. Friday, it’s “Opera Night” with La Boheme at The Breakers, and Saturday it’s “Cocktails and Concert” with cellist […]