Tennis Championships Brings Full Week of Events

Once the Wimbledon titles have been claimed, the professional tennis tour moves to the United States for the summer season, and the first stop is right here in Newport, for the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, July 8 – 14.

This is the event’s 37th consecutive year in Rhode Island, but the historic courts at Newport have been in use much longer, having hosted the first US Open from 1881 – 1914, before it moved to NYC.

The field includes two-time defending champion, currently the No. 21 ranked player in the world John Isner; No. 1 American Sam Querrey (world No. 19); Popular New England native James Blake – former world No. 4; two-time Grand Slam champ Lleyton Hewitt. 

Schedule of Events

Family Weekend
July 6-7, between 10 a.m. and 3 pm.
Kids' tennis clinics, museum scavenger hunts, face painting, balloons animals, and more. Tickets are $6 for children, $12 for adults.

Free Tennis Lesson
July 8-9, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
All ages on the grass courts from Ticketed tournament guests, sneakers required, first-come, first-served.

Kids Tennis Clinic 
July 8-9, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.  
ATP World Tour pros – an incredible chance for a young junior to learn from the best of the best! Tickets are $40/child, includes one-hour clinic, tennis ticket for the day, and autographs and photos with the pro.

Alex and Ani Ladies Day featuring the Angela Moore Fashion Show & Champagne Breakfast!
Thursday, July 11
At the show, guests enjoy a champagne brunch on the beautiful Hall of Fame Horseshoe Piazza, and a fashion show featuring tennis pros and local celebs modeling Newport style fashions. The fashion show features a variety of summer resort styles, styling by Angela Moore, and accessories by Alex and Ani and Angela Moore. Models include local community leaders and ATP World Tour pros.

Military Appreciation Day
Friday, July 12
Featuring half-price tickets for military, veterans, and their families, and a Center Court Salute before each match.

Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
12:30 p.m. on July 13; and 10 a.m. on July 14 
On the weekend, we add to the current tennis stars by bringing in some of the greatest legends of the sport for the and celebrations. The Class of 2013 will honor former world No. 1 Martina Hingis, Australian legend Thelma Coyne Long, and three influential industry leaders – Cliff Drysdale, Charlie Pasarell, and Ion Tiriac. Hingis will play in a fun exhibition match with other tennis legends including Mary Pierce, Stan Smith, and Todd Martin.

Battle of the Sexes
Sunday, July 14 at 8 p.m.
A one-time only screening of the original broadcast of the – historic tennis match 40 years ago in which Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs. Billie Jean will be here in Newport to provide commentary and reflections on the match. Tickets are $30 for the screening, and $200 for the screening and VIP reception with Billie Jean King.

Tickets for tennis throughout the week range from $25 - $85. Details for all events and tickets are available onwww.HallofFameTennisChampionships.com or (401) 849-6053.