Andre Agassi, perhaps the most famous man to ever play tennis, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 9 at the Newport Casino in Newport, R.I. Agassi, the former world No. 1, eight time major tournament champion, Olympic gold medalist, Davis Cup champion and philanthropist will be inducted alongside women’s tennis executive Peachy Kellmeyer. Tickets are sold out for the induction ceremony, but go to www.TennisFame.com to learn about other opportunities to take in the Agassi induction including television air times of the ceremony and tickets for other events in conjunction with the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
If you are traveling to Newport (and if you love tennis then you should plan a trip), don’t miss walking through the Hall of Fame where you can take in the new Agassi exhibit, which is documented in these photos.
Established in 1954, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, inspiring and encouraging junior tennis development, enshrining tennis heroes and heroines, and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum was recognized as the sport’s official Hall of Fame in 1986 by the International Tennis Federation, the governing body of tennis. The Hall of Fame is located in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, on a six-acre property that features an extensive Museum chronicling the history of the sport and honoring the 218 Hall of Famers; 13 grass tennis courts and an indoor tennis facility that are open to the public and to a club membership; a rare Court Tennis facility; and an historic 297-seat theatre. Annually in July, the venue hosts the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships for the Van Alen Cup, an ATP World Tour event. The buildings and grounds, which were constructed in 1880 by McKim, Mead & White to serve as a social club for Newport’s summer residents, are renowned for their incredible architecture and preservation. The facility was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is supported by Official Partners including BNP Paribas, Campbell Soup Company, Chubb Personal Insurance, Fila, Kia Motors and Rolex Watch USA. For information on the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and its programs, call 401-849-3990 or visit us online at www.tennisfame.com.
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