USTA National Men's Open, Women's Open, Mxd Open Grass Court Championships

The Newport Casino Lawn Tennis Club at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious and historic tennis venues in the world and site of the first US Nationals in 1881.
Its green lawns have seen the play of the game’s greatest champions and these tennis legends and their accomplishments are now enshrined in the ITHF Museum.
The Hall of Fame’s 13 grass court complex is a historic architectural achievement, first frequented for game and sport by the world’s rich and famous who summered in Newport at their “beach cottages”.
The venue holds the Hall of Fame Museum – the largest and most significant display and tribute to the sport of tennis in the world - and where each summer during our ATP tour stop in July (North America’s only professional grass court event), the game's greatest players and contributors are inducted into it’s hallowed halls.
Play on the Casino grass is a once in a lifetime experience for any tennis player and especially for those of National caliber play.

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Natural Grass

Gentlemen’s Singles and Doubles Ladies Singles and Doubles Mixed Doubles
There are no age division requirements in Open National Championship play. All entrants are required to submit playing/ranking credentials for tournament committee review as part of entry process. Entry will be determined by ranking information/quality of play and all decisions by the tournament committee will be final.

Singles draws may be limited (see tournament information) doubles draws are limited to 16 teams. A first match loss consolation will be held in singles only. Players must notify the tournament desk after their first round match as to their intention to play singles consolations. Players may enter singles, doubles, and mixed. Players involved in three divisions may have to play more matches in a day than the suggested USTA regulations. A third place playoff will be held in the main draw.

USTA National Championship balls (gold, silver, and bronze) will be provided to all main draw winners, finalists, and third place finishers in singles and doubles. Consolation winners only will receive appropriate awards for their divisions

Regular scoring, best of three sets for all matches in the main draw. Alternative scoring may be used for consolations or main draw matches in case of inclement weather.

Predominantly white tennis attire is required.
Grass court tennis shoes are strictly prohibited.
Practice courts are available throughout the preceding week practice court time for 2 to 4 players is $50 per hour – special event pricing only available to entrants and coaches. Directions provided if requested.

Entries and fees must be in the hands of the Director by 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17th.
Faxed entries with credit card info is okay, but must be verified with the TD by subsequent phone call. Checks should be made payable to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
NOTE: Players entering more than one event may have to play up to four matches per day to accommodate scheduling.
Wilson Championship (yellow) is the official ball.

From T.F. Green Airport
• Take I-95 South To Exit 9 (Rte. 4). It's about 2 miles after getting on I-95.
• Rte. 4 merges into Rte. 1 at a sharp right curve.
• Follow Rte. 1 for less than a mile. See a sign for Rte. 138 East at the first right exit. Sign will say Newport / Jamestown.
• Follow Rte. 138 East over the Jamestown Bridge and then the Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll)
• Take the first exit off the Newport Bridge, follow signs for "Scenic Newport" and bear right at the bottom of the ramp.
• Proceed to the second traffic light and turn right onto America's Cup Avenue, which turns into Memorial Blvd (by the post office)
• Ascend the hill and turn right on to Bellevue Avenue, the second set of lights (Talbots is on the corner). The Hall of Fame is in the middle of the block on the left.

From Boston, Cape Code, Massachusetts, and points North
• Take I-93 South from Boston to Rte. 24, vial Fall River
• Follow Rte. 24 South to Fall River / Newport Signs.
• Take Rte. 114 South into Newport. Rte 114 is called West Main Road in Middletown.
• Follow Rte. 114 past Ames Department Store (Chili's Bar & Grill is on right) and proceed another 1/8th of a mile.
• Turn left at the light, Valley Road (Modern Gallery Furniture is on the left) and proceed through two sets of lights (the YMCA is on the left).
• Go through the next light, follow the road to the right (First Beach is on the left), and get into the left lane.
• Road turns into Memorial Blvd near beach. Ascend the hill and look for the first major intersection, and turn left onto Bellevue Avenue (Talbots is on the left corner). The Hall of Fame is on the left.

From New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and points South
• Take I-95 North to exit 3, Rte. 1, to Rte. 138 East (near Hope Valley, RI)
• Follow Rte. 138 East over the Jamestown Bridge and then the Newport Bridge ($2.00).
• Take the first exit off the Newport Bridge, follow signs for "Scenic Newport" and bear right at the bottom of the ramp.
• Proceed to the second traffic light and turn right onto America's Cup Avenue, which turns into Memorial Blvd. (by the post office).
• Ascend the hill and turn right on to Bellevue Avenue at the second set of lights (Talbots is on the corner). The Hall of Fame is in the middle of the block on the left.

FOR RESERVATIONS AND PRICING:
We have an ongoing partnership relationship with the following lodging properties who have agreed to both offer rooms during the above mentioned time periods for participants in our 2008 tennis events and provide discounted rates. Players and participants are therefore encouraged to secure lodging at your earliest convenience. Newport is a destination community and very busy and expensive in the summer months. Please call the Tennis Club Office for specific pricing information and make sure we connect you to mention you are connected with one of the above events and with the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The OFFICIAL Hotel of Newport Casino Lawn Tennis & Indoor Racquet Clubs
1 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840
800-556-7126 or 401-847-3300
401-848-4864 (F) more info

Owner: Ray Meyerson
41 Pelham Street, Newport, RI 02840
401-848-0041 more info

Concierge/Owner: Brian Cole
111 Memorial Drive West, Newport, RI 02840
401-849-9457 more info