Three days of events celebrating this year’s inductees began Thursday with waterfront activities and an evening meal hosted by the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Celebration.
The Tennis Wave, presented by 11th Hour Racing, kicked off the celebrations at Bowen’s Wharf. It included a portable tennis court hosting USTA Red Ball Clinics, a demonstration by the Bryan brothers, and Hall of Famer Q&As with Tracy Austin and Bob & Mike Bryan.
Later on Thursday night, the International Tennis Hall of Fame hosted the Class of 2025’s first Fit for Fame dinner. Brooks Brothers ITHF blazers were given to Bob & Mike Bryan and Maria Sharapova, this year’s honorees. Hall of Famer Jim Courier and Brett Haber of the Tennis Channel conducted a Q&A session throughout the event.
Hall of Famers Tracy Austin, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Chris Evert, Rosie Casals, Gigi Fernandez, Kim Clijsters, Stan Smith, Rick Draney, Richard Evans, and Jim Courier joined the Class of 2025 on stage for a group portrait.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame will host the Fame Fest & Food Truck Festival on Friday from noon to six o’clock as part of the festivities. At 1:45 p.m., ITHF President Patrick McEnroe will host a live taping of the Horseshoe Court’s TennisWorthy podcast.
Celebrities Uzo Aduba, Hannah Berner, and Angela Kinsey will compete in the Celebrity Pro Classic on Stadium Court at 2:00 p.m. alongside Class of 2025 entrants Bob and Mike Bryan, Andy Roddick, Kim Clijsters, and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.
The Courting Fashion event, which takes place at Marble House home on Friday at 7:30 p.m., will include outfits from the ITHF archives as well as some of Maria Sharapova’s career looks.
The events on Saturday include the Induction Ceremony on the Horseshoe Court at 6 p.m., a Fitz and the Tantrums concert on Stadium Court at 8 p.m., Fame Fest from noon to 8 p.m., and live podcast recordings featuring Andy Roddick (Served at 2 p.m.) and Kim Clijsters (Love All at 3:30 p.m.).
Tickets and further details may be found at https://www.tennisfame.com/induction.
Gallery of Pictures
Louis Walker III/WhatsUpNewp is the photographer.
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