Professional tennis is making its return to Memphis this summer\u2014and a new look at the tournament\u2019s home court is building anticipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reporting from the Memphis Business Journal, the Memphis Classic, a new WTA 250 tournament set for July 25 through August 2, has unveiled renderings of its stadium at Leftwich Tennis Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The designs showcase a 2,000-seat stadium setup, complete with VIP suites, end-court suites, and premium viewing boxes\u2014bringing an elevated spectator experience to one of the city\u2019s top tennis facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally renovated in 2023 through a $30 million investment, Leftwich Tennis Center was upgraded with 12 indoor and 24 outdoor courts as part of a broader effort to attract professional tennis back to Memphis. The facility is a joint venture between the City of Memphis, University of Memphis, and Tennis Memphis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Memphis Classic marks a new chapter for the sport locally, following the long-running Memphis Open, which brought professional tennis to the city for more than four decades before ending its run in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operated by Topnotch Management, the tournament will feature a 32-player singles draw and offer WTA 250-level ranking points and prize money. Player announcements are expected in the weeks leading up to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Memphis continues to invest in sports and entertainment, the return of professional tennis signals renewed momentum\u2014bringing global competition, local pride, and a fresh summer experience to the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34038,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"press_type":[],"class_list":["post-34037","news_press","type-news_press","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n