International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Combined ATP-WTA 125 Event in 2025
International Tennis Hall of Fame Combined ATP-WTA 125 Event in 2025
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) revealed on Wednesday a new Hall of Fame Open, featuring both ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125-level tournaments. Scheduled from July 6-13, 2025, this event will become the second combined men’s and women’s 125-level tournament in the U.S. and the only grass-court event on the Hologic WTA Tour outside Europe. It will also be the first women’s professional tournament at the ITHF since the Virginia Slims of Newport in 1990, with equal prize money for both men’s and women’s draws.
“The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a global representation of the sport, and there is no better way to reflect that worldwide impact than to welcome women’s professional tennis back to Newport,” said Hall of Fame Open Tournament Director Brewer Rowe. “We are pleased to welcome the Hologic WTA Tour in concert with our ATP partners and are thrilled to provide fans with double the tennis starting next summer.”
“Elite tennis has been a part of Newport’s history since 1881. The 2025 Hall of Fame Open represents the next exciting chapter in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s rich history of honoring the sport,” stated ITHF CEO Dan Faber. “Our distinctive venue and traditions will continue to deliver an exceptional experience for tennis fans in New England.”
Both the ATP Challenger and WTA 125 draws will feature 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams. The WTA event will have an 8-player qualifying draw, while the Challenger Tour event will have a 24-player qualifying draw. Matches will take place on five courts simultaneously for at least four days.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Celebration will remain in Newport but will be moved to August, with more details to come.
Melissa Pine, Vice President of WTA 125 Operations, said: “The Hologic WTA Tour is excited to return to Newport for the first time in nearly 25 years. As one of tennis’ most iconic venues, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is the perfect location to extend the grass season for our players. We are proud to work with the ITHF on this incredible opportunity for both organizations.”
Eric Lamquet, Director of ATP Challenger Tour, added: “The ATP is pleased to continue its longstanding relationship with the International Tennis Hall of Fame as the newest Challenger Tour venue. Newport will continue to be a highlight of the grass season and provide a world-class experience for our players.”
