The Infosys Hall of Fame Open is an annual tennis tournament held annually in Newport, Rhode Island at the International Tennis Hall of Fame- the original site of the then-U.S. National Championships.
Since its founding in 1976, this tournament has undergone remarkable transformations, reflecting the evolving landscape of professional tennis.
History
The tournament’s journey began as part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit, where it remained from 1976 to 1989 before joining the ATP Tour in 1990.
In 2025, the event underwent significant restructuring, transitioning from an ATP 250 event to a Challenger 125 series tournament. This change brought expansion through the addition of a women’s WTA 125 series event, while the schedule shifted to align with Wimbledon’s second week.
The traditional Hall of Fame induction ceremony, long associated with the tournament, moved to August to accommodate these changes.
Unique Features
The tournament’s unique character stems from its venue at the Newport Casino, where it holds the distinction of being the only grass-court tournament outside Europe.
The venue gained notoriety for “The Casino Curse”, a peculiar phenomenon where no top-seeded player managed to claim victory until John Isner finally broke the streak in 2011.
Notable Winners
Throughout its history, the tournament has crowned numerous distinguished champions, including Isner, John Fitzgerald, Wally Masur, Bryan Shelton, Taylor Dent, Nicolas Mahut, Rajeev Ram, Marcel Granollers, and Sam Groth.
Today, the event continues to serve as a unique opportunity for players transitioning from Wimbledon, offering them a chance to compete on American grass courts.