There are 14 article(s) tagged tennis:

• July 2026

  • Opinion: Remembering Arthur Ashe

    Arthur Ashe’s example is a reminder that rejecting racism, caring for the poor, agitating for peace, protecting the environment and embracing diversity transcend color or creed.

    By Micah Greenstein July 26, 2026

  • Memphis Classic begins Saturday at Leftwich: What to know before you go

    The Memphis Classic, a Women’s Tennis Association 250-level tournament at Leftwich Tennis Center, kicks off with an exhibition night, Saturday, July 25.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 24, 2026

• November 2024

  • City to spend nearly $3M renovating Midtown park

    City officials are redoing the tennis courts and adding a new pavilion to Glenview Park, part of a renovation package that promises an enhanced experience for visitors that’s served the neighborhood for more than 75 years.

    By Jody Callahan November 10, 2024

• November 2023

  • Leftwich staff prepares for the opening of Memphis’ tennis mecca

    The $31.5 million complex — a public-private partnership — will include 12 indoor courts, serve as the home for the Tigers’ men’s and women’s tennis teams and be open to the paying public.

    By Phil Stukenborg November 13, 2023

• September 2022

  • Oh, Snap: This week’s best photos

    The healing power of sports: Tonight fans can cheer our hometown athletes, the Memphis Redbirds. And until Sept. 19 you can sign up a child for free or almost-free tennis lessons. And if you get a chance, thank the MPD officers who helped make Let’s Finish Eliza’s Run possible.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 10, 2022

• August 2022

  • Germantown native to play Tuesday in U.S. Open

    Catherine Harrison will face one of the top-ranked players in the world.

    By Abigail Warren August 29, 2022

• June 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers standout wins French Open mixed doubles title

    For Joe Salisbury, it is his second Grand Slam championship, and a historic one for the British citizen.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 11, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis Country Club plans to expand tennis facilities

    Memphis Country Club in 2016 purchased the New Olivet Baptist Church property and other properties, got the city to close a street bisecting the 4.1 acres, and now has unveiled plans to expand its tennis and pickle ball courts.

    By Tom Bailey December 29, 2020

• June 2020

  • Construction has yet to start on joint city/U of M tennis center

    Tiger tennis teams will practice where courts are available while waiting for Leftwich Tennis Center's $19 million renovation and expansion. 

    By Tom Bailey June 21, 2020

• August 2019

  • 32 courts will distinguish new tennis center at University of Memphis

    Designers of the future Leftwich Tennis Center traveled to see and borrow elements from some of the nation's best tennis facilities.

    By Tom Bailey August 06, 2019

  • Tigers, city unveil plans for $19M expansion of tennis center

    The city of Memphis and University of Memphis will partner in renovating Leftwich Tennis Center for the Tigers' tennis teams as well as the public.

    By Tom Bailey August 05, 2019

• March 2019

  • University of Memphis tennis teams find new home at Leftwich Center

    The city and University of Memphis will enlarge, enhance and share Leftwich Tennis Center as the future home of the Tigers, a U of M report states.

    By Tom Bailey March 27, 2019

• November 2018

  • City helping Tigers’ tennis teams find a new home

    The city of Memphis is helping University of Memphis tennis teams find new home courts to use after The Racquet Club closes next spring.

    By Tom Bailey November 28, 2018

  • Arlington Tennis Center nears construction

    Arlington is moving forward with plans to build six tennis courts with an open lawn and other amenities.

    By Tom Bailey November 06, 2018