Wikiwand AI

William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center

Tennis venue in Washington, D.C., US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Full name
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
LocationRock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
 United States
Coordinates38.9544154°N 77.0373525°W / 38.9544154; -77.0373525
OwnerWashington, D.C.
Quick facts Full name, Location ...
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
Interactive map of William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
Full name
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center
LocationRock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
 United States
Coordinates38.9544154°N 77.0373525°W / 38.9544154; -77.0373525
OwnerWashington, D.C.
OperatorWashington, D.C.
Capacity7,500 (tennis)
SurfaceHardcourt
Construction
Built1990
Tenants
Washington Open (ATP 500 Series) (1990–present)
Washington Open (WTA 500 series) (1991, 2012–present)
Close

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.

More information Tournament, Year ...
Tournament Year Surface Winning nation Losing nation Tie score
Davis Cup 1997 Hard (outdoor, Plexipave) United States United States Australia Australia 4–1
Billie Jean King Cup
(then Fed Cup)
2003 Hard (outdoor)[1] United States United States Italy Italy 5–0
Close

References

Related Articles

Timelines

Top Qs

Fact Checks