Great Summer Secrets at the Tennis Hall of Fame

While lots of people wait for summer to head for the ocean or the mountains, not a few folks look forward to the warm days of summer to coax them out onto the tennis courts they love. For those with a substantial interest in the game of tennis there are several great summer secrets soon to be revealed at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, in Newport RI. Don't miss the chance this summer to enjoy touring the Hall of Fame facility and checking in on one or more championship events.

The Casino The Newport Casino is the site of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. This structure, which sits in the middle of downtown Newport, is both a Newport landmark and a continuing reminder of the presence of the game of tennis in the America Sports world. The Hall of Fame structure dates back more than a century to 1880 and its history as a host of major tournament competitions stretches back to 1881 when it hosted the first ever U. S. National Lawn Tennis Championships .

Today the Hall of Fame remains the oldest continuously used competitive lawn tennis facility and also the only competitive court that is still amazingly open to public use . If you visit the Hall of Fame this summer make sure that in addition to the event you are viewing that you take time to wander the halls of the museum inside and marvel at the well documented history of this sport.

Gibson Guitar Champions Cup There is an ongoing series of tournament competitions that are held across the nation in major tennis venues each year . These competitions give tennis fans a chance to view tennis legends engage in singles match play. All competitors have to pre-qualify for this series via their own past career performances. Participants need to establish their competitive ability by virtue of past rankings and major tournament wins. There are no duffers in this series and fans are guaranteed a bona fide champion in every match that is offered.