The International Tennis Hall of Fame says Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes. The Hall says it will add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans. Federer is the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles. The Hall said it anticipated the excitement for the Aug. 29 induction, which will also include broadcaster Mary Carillo. The Tennis Hall is housed in the 19th Century Newport Casino. It recently undertook a $3 million renovation to prepare for upcoming induction ceremonies to honor Federer and Serena Williams, who will be eligible next year if she doesn’t make a comeback.
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said Wednesday in announcing plans to add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans.
“As a small but historic venue, our capacity is limited,” the Hall posted on social media.
The Hall said it anticipated the excitement about the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, who will be inducted in the Newport-based shrine on Aug. 29 along with broadcaster Mary Carillo. In addition to the 900 tickets originally available for the induction ceremony, the Hall will open its 3,600-seat stadium for a watch party.
The Tennis Hall, which is housed in the 19th Century Newport Casino, recently underwent a $3 million renovation to prepare for upcoming induction ceremonies to honor Federer and Serena Williams, who will be eligible next year unless she makes a comeback.
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