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Dear Friends,
First of all, we would like to extend our appreciation to the many International Tennis Hall of Fame members and friends from around the world for your positive comments and response to the first issue of our International Quarterly. The IQ mailing list has been expanded to meet requests from all over the world. We want to keep you informed with what is happening at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and we encourage you to continue to share this news update with your friends worldwide.
In this second issue, you'll find news about recent and upcoming events and exhibitions orchestrated by the Hall of Fame to fulfill our mission of promoting the game of tennis while preserving its rich traditions around the world.
As this issue is e-mailed, we look forward to your comments, and we thank you for your important support for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. We hope you'll have the chance to come visit us sometime soon!
Sincerely,
 Stan Smith
President
1987 Hall of Famer |
Congratulations to the Class of 2012 Inductees!
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Guga Kuerten One of Brazil's most beloved and successful athletes, Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten, was the world's No. 1 player for 43 weeks, and he is a three-time major tournament champion, having captured French Open titles in 1997, 2000, and 2001.
"During my tennis career I was fortunate to enjoy many victories, but the Hall of Fame induction is a very special moment for me," said Kuerten. "I was inspired by the likes of Mar�a Esther Bueno, Thomas Koch, Borg, McEnroe, Sampras, Agassi, and others. It is amazing to be honored in their same category."
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Jennifer Capriati In addition to her world No. 1 status, American tennis star Jennifer Capriati's successful career featured an Olympic gold medal, three Grand Slam titles, a Fed Cup title with the United States team, and an ability to stage remarkable comebacks. Capriati cracked the world top-10 in 1990, her first season on tour, and in October 2001, she became the world No. 1, a position she held for a total of 18 weeks. Click here to read more and to see video highlights of Capriati's career.
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 Legendary Spanish Davis Cupper and 1975 US Open Champion Manuel Orantes was ranked within the world top-10 for five consecutive years. Click here to read more about Orantes, or click here or on the video image to the right to see an interview with Orantes en Espanol. |
 Mike Davies An influential, behind-the-scenes executive in the tennis world, Mike Davies, originally from Wales, has had a 40+ year career in tennis promotion and administration, with achievements ranging from forging the first, highly successful television/tennis contracts and negotiating major sponsorships to introducing the colored tennis ball to the game. Click to read more...
 Wheelchair tennis superstar & 3-time Paralympic medalist Randy Snow of Texas will be inducted posthumously in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the sport. Read more...
To our friends in the media - From Guga's quest for world No. 1 to Mike's innovation to develop tennis to the sport we all know and love today, these 5 individuals have fascinating stories to tell! For more information about attending the induction ceremony, please email amclaughlin@tennisfame.com. |
Catching up with Hall of Famer Rod Laver
Nationality: Australian
Hall of Fame: Class of 1981
Highest World Ranking: No. 1
The Grand Slam: 1962, 1969
Grand Slam Singles Wins: 11 singles, 6 doubles, 3 mixed doubles
Career Titles: 200 singles, 27 doubles
Even among the greatest legends of tennis, Aussie great Rod Laver stands out in an elite category of the best of the best. This year, as "The Rocket" celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first Grand Slam, the Hall of Fame had a chance to catch up with Rod for a few questions when he was presented with his official Hall of Fame ring at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
When you were competing, did you have a sense of what a feat you were accomplishing by winning all four majors in one year?
Well, no, at the time, I didn't think of it as going for the Grand Slam. It was the Australian or it was Wimbledon that I was trying to win. I was focused on winning one leg and then going from there. Of course, it was a great moment to have accomplished winning all the titles. I cherished it very much. Click to read more of the interview with Rod...
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Gaby!
One of the most popular women's tennis players of her time, Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina was also one of the most successful, being ranked within the world top-10 every year from 1986-1995, capturing a major title in singles and doubles and earning an Olympic medal. Fifteen years after she retired from the game, she still draws a crowd, and thousands of tennis fans were pleased to participate in a Hall of Fame ring ceremony that honored Gaby at the Copa Claro tennis tournament in Buenos Aires. "Becoming a Hall of Famer was one of the most beautiful and meaningful moments in my life, and now this ring, it is truly an honor to receive it," said Sabatini. Click to read more about the event, and the Hall of Fame ring program. |
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Road Trip: New York to Newport!
This August, the Hall of Fame looks forward to welcoming a group of South American travelers who have added a Newport getaway onto their US Open travel plans. Located just a three-hour drive from New York City, Newport is an easily accessible side trip, and the Hall of Fame is a must-see for tennis fans. Be sure to check out our videos below for a taste of all you can do and see at the Hall of Fame!
If you are interested in coordinating a day trip or overnight getaway from the US Open to Newport, please email newport@tennisfame.com and we'll be happy to help with the details!
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Welcoming Tennis Fans From Around the World!
"The Hall of Fame is a very nice complex. The Museum is well structured, the collection of different memorabilia across eras leaves such a great impression. We thought it was fantastic that the courts have been in use since 1880 - they have a great tennis spirit! The Hall of Famers are well selected - it is nice to see so many champions representing many different eras and champions. We enjoyed our visit - this was a great museum and staff!
- Hanna, Philippe, Julien & Cedric
of Strasbourg, France
Hall of Fame Visitors, March 2012
In recent months, the Hall of Fame has welcomed visitors from France, Germany, Brazil, Canada, and many other countries around the world. Last year, visitors came from more than 50 different nations. |
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Growing the Game from Spain to Sarajevo: Mr. Juan Maria Tintore
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Mr. Tintore (6th from left) with tennis fans in Sarajevo.
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We all know that tennis has players and fans spanning countries around the world. However it's not just the international champions and worldwide news coverage that has made tennis one of the world's most popular global sports. Behind the scenes, there are many dedicated administrators and promoters who have worked tirelessly to grow the game. Undoubtedly, one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated of these leaders is Mr. Juan Maria Tintore of Barcelona.
Although he's proudly Spanish by birth, the people of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hundreds of miles away, proudly think of Mr. Tintore as one of their own as well.
For the past 15 or so years, Mr. Tintore has utilized tennis as a platform to help the city recover from its war-torn 1990s. In 1995, it came to Mr. Tintore's attention that the youth of Sarajevo really needed something positive in their lives to help rebuild after the war. Having spent his entire life around the sport, Mr. Tintore knew that tennis could help.
Just two years later, and with no prior connections to the city, he personally delivered a large shipment of sports equipment to Sarajevo. Since that time, he's visited more than 20 times, each time bringing more gear, other influential tennis fans, and most importantly, hope to the city.
Click here to read more about Mr. Tintore's work in Sarajevo - the international tournament he brought to the city, the Olympic athlete who credits his medals to Mr. Tintore, and his prestigious recognition as an Honorary Citizen of the Sarajevo - all a result of the love he's shown through tennis.
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Tennis and the Titanic: Now Showing in the Museum
 Like many of the R.M.S. Titanic's approximately 2,200 passengers, Americans Karl Howell Behr and Richard Norris Williams II climbed aboard the ill-fated ship in search of their dreams- Behr was chasing love, and Williams striving for an Ivy League education and a successful tennis career. When the grand, "unsinkable" ship struck an iceberg late on April 14, 1912, the two were among the small, fortunate group of just 700 or so survivors. Neither of the two took their good fortune for granted. They succeeded in their professional careers and also became two of the best tennis players in the history of the game, with Williams being inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1957 and Behr in 1969.
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The personal stories and tennis careers of these two Hall of Famers are nothing short of fascinating. As the world commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic disaster, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has opened a special exhibit in their honor called "Tennis and the Titanic." The exhibit will be on display at the Hall of Fame for one year. Be sure to check out the video to the left for a peak, and feedback from their families.
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Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships- July 9-15, 2012
Before heading onto the 2012 Olympics to represent their country, many of the world's top players will travel to Newport for the only grass court tournament outside of Europe in North or South America. The tournament has a rich history of attracting some of the top players from nations around the world, and this year's field is shaping up to be an exciting one! Committed players include defending champion and one of the USA's top players, John Isner; world No. 1 Doubles team and 2008 Bronze medalists, the Bryan Brothers; Australian great Lleyton Hewitt; and Canada's No. 1 player, Milos Raonic. Click for tickets and info!
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Member Spotlight
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Stephen Murphy with
Hall of Famer Frank Sedgman. |
Having coached for decades and played since he was just a small child, Stephen Murphy of Toowoomba, Australia has been a tennis fan for as long as he can remember. Throughout his career, some have been fortunate to call him a coach, others a teammate, and at the Hall of Fame, we're proud to call him an ambassador and a member!
Growing up as a leading junior in Adelaide, South Australia, Stephen was coached by Peter Smith at Denman Tennis Club. Of course, years later, Smith taught the young Lleyton Hewitt at the same club, and today, Stephen counts Hewitt among his favorite players to watch.
In addition to playing and coaching, Stephen has had extensive involvement with tennis as a journalist. In 2002, he interviewed Pam Shriver for an article about her Hall of Fame induction to appear in Australian Tennis Magazine.
"The interview was really what first introduced me to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and I quickly became a Hall of Fame member because of my deep appreciation of tennis history," said Stephen. "I've been so pleased to support an outstanding institution which honors the history and heritage of our great game."
Though he's never had the chance to visit (yet!), Stephen has taken an active role in supporting the Tennis Hall of Fame. As a volunteer, Stephen has personally distributed information about the Hall of Fame to clubs throughout Australia and he works hard to build awareness among the tennis community in Australia. Stephen is also a proud member of the Australian Tennis Museum and a curator of a regional tennis museum.
In addition to his interest in the history of the sport, Stephen is active on the ITF Seniors Circuit, he is a Tennis Australia Junior Development coach, specializing in the 5-10 age group, and he also officiates tournaments.
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You too can play an active role in our mission to preserve the history of tennis and celebrate the sport worldwide! In addition to supporting our mission, Hall of Fame members enjoy benefits year-round, including admission discounts at other tournaments and museums around the world, and much more! Click here to join today!
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About the International Tennis Hall of Fame:
The Ultimate Tennis Destination!
From the extensive tennis museum and beautiful historic grass courts that you can play on, to the exciting pro tennis tournament with seats right by the action and the remarkable Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is the ultimate destination for tennis fans! Click a flag below to see a video about the Hall of Fame in the languages noted. To our friends in the tennis industry: Printed materials and info about the Hall of Fame is available in multiple languages. Feel free to spread the word!
Click here for other languages.
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