Back in New York now, watching the Wimbledon men’s final — but already missing the relaxed, summery energy of Newport.
Day 3 at the Hall of Fame Open started off with tennis on the grounds and a bit of optimism… but then came the downpour. And not just a passing shower — a full-on deluge that flooded the courts and shut down play for the rest of the day.
When that happens in Newport, there’s only one place to go: the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum.
If you’ve never been, the museum is a treasure trove of tennis history. It houses memorabilia, old tennis kits, vintage trophies, and plaques honoring every Hall of Fame inductee. It’s so worth wandering through the space — not just for the historical context, but for the pure style inspiration. Some of those old-school tennis kits were incredible. Can we bring that fashion flair back, please? The uniqueness, the tailoring, the drama… it’s sorely missed.
As for the courts, once they’re soaked, that’s it — the surface in Newport is different from Wimbledon’s, and without covers, play can’t resume until things dry out naturally. Chris Eubanks actually gave us a great explanation of this in our Day 2 conversation, which you’ll definitely want to check out if you’re curious about grass court differences.
So while there wasn’t much tennis on Day 3, it was still a fitting close to a fun, whirlwind trip. We filmed a ton, talked to some great players, and soaked up as much as we could from this unique tournament. Our interviews with finalists Tatjana Maria and Caty McNally are already live — watch Tatjana’s here and Caty’s here — both part of our Meet the Players series.
Thanks for joining us on this three-day Newport adventure. Hope it gave you a feel for the Hall of Fame Open — one of the most charming stops on the calendar.
Next up: The Mubadala Citi DC Open. See you there!
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