Next year’s Infosys Hall of Fame Open will be the last played in Newport.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Wednesday morning that the current ATP 250 tournament sanction is being retired at the conclusion of the 2024 tournament.
Officials provided few details on the decision in a press release.
Here’s a look at what we know.
• In the release, the Hall of Fame said the announcement coincides with a broader drive by the ATP Tour to enhance the overall tournament calendar, under its OneVision strategic plan.
• The ATP announced Wednesday morning that along with Newport, tournaments in Atlanta and Lyon, France will be retired after next season.
• The ATP said tour events in Dallas, Doha and Munich will be upgraded to ATP 500 status from 2025, calling it “part of an unprecedented set of reforms to strengthen the tennis calendar.”
• The Infosys Hall of Fame Open will occur as scheduled in Newport from July 14-21, 2024.
• The Hall of Fame Open, which has had a number of different sponsors over the years, has been played annually since 1976.
• The ITHF said it’s “also in the process of reimagining professional tennis in Newport with the expectation that beginning in 2025 a new era of pro tennis on the historic courts will begin.”
What they’re saying
“World-class tennis has been part of the fabric of Newport for nearly 150 years and will continue to have an ongoing presence at the International Tennis Hall of Fame,” ITHF CEO Dan Faber said in a statement. “The ITHF is actively exploring the opportunities to host new professional tennis events in Newport. In addition, we will continue to strengthen our digital programming, museum and visitor experience, worldwide presence, and presentation of the Ultimate Honor in Tennis – induction into the Hall of Fame.”
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“As professional tennis in Newport enters a new chapter in 2025, the ATP looks forward to continuing to work with the International Tennis Hall of Fame, one of our sport’s most historic venues, in the years ahead,” said Eric Starelli, executive vice president, ATP Americas.
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, said in a statement: “OneVision is all about raising the bar for tennis, and unlocking new investment in the game. We’re thrilled to have our Dallas, Doha and Munich events step up to ATP 500 status – delivering improved standards for players and most importantly an enhanced product for our fans.”
This is a developing story.