Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
The Hall of Fame hosts several tournaments, including the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Part of the ATP World Tour, the tournament the only grass court event in North America. Top male players come to Newport directly from Wimbledon to compete for the Van Alen Cup at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Past champions include Americans John Isner, and Mardy Fish, as well as two-time champion Fabrice Santoro of France.
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