William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
Tennis venue in Washington, D.C., US
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The William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center is a tennis venue located in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., United States It is named after William H. G. FitzGerald, a Washington-based private investor who was active in philanthropies and served as United States Ambassador to Ireland. It houses 15 hard courts and 10 clay courts. There are also five indoors courts which are heated and available in winter. The main stadium seats 7,500 spectators, including 31 suites with air conditioning. The center is the home of the Washington Open, an annual ATP Tour and WTA Tour event.
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Full name | William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center |
|---|---|
| Location | Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38.9544154°N 77.0373525°W |
| Owner | Washington, D.C. |
| Operator | Washington, D.C. |
| Capacity | 7,500 (tennis) |
| Surface | Hardcourt |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1990 |
| Tenants | |
| Washington Open (ATP 500 Series) (1990–present) Washington Open (WTA 500 series) (1991, 2012–present) | |
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup fixtures
The William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center has hosted ties in the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup international team competitions. The women's competition was known as the Fed Cup when the venue hosted its only tie in 2003.
| Tournament | Year | Surface | Winning nation | Losing nation | Tie score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Cup | 1997 | Hard (outdoor, Plexipave) | 4–1 | ||
| Billie Jean King Cup (then Fed Cup) |
2003 | Hard (outdoor)[1] | 5–0 |
