Tennis Hall of Fame: A View from the Stands
Carol Anne Costa, GoLocalProv Contributor
Tennis Hall of Fame: A View from the Stands
The action on stadium was well worth the price of admission. Rajeev Ram excused Adrian Mannarino and another seed, Sam Querrey fell to the flashy and favorite Dustin Brown. All matches were played on Bill Talbert Stadium Court. But, a lot more was cooking around the grounds.
The Horseshoe Piazza was filled with style. Fashion is as much part of the event as the tennis. Day four was fashion day at the Hall of Fame. Seersucker, straw hats, vibrant flouncy tunics were the order of the day. Day 4 was Alex and Ani’s Ladies Day Runway Show and fans and players walked the catwalk together. ATP professionals Matthew Ebden and Austin Kraijek treated the attendees to tennis eye candy. The Tennis Hall of Fame also unveiled their custom sneaker designed by Fila and modeled by Tennis Hall of Fame CEO, Todd Martin. The shoe is on sale now at the Hall of Fame retail store.
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All in all, Day 4 at the Tennis Hall of Fame was a winner! On tap for tomorrow, battles for the semifinal slots will continue by remaining seeds. Including Jack Sock (4) vs. Jan Hernych and Dustin Brown vs. Ivo Karlovic (2) #seeyouatthematches
Tennis Hall of Fame Championships - Day 4 Action
On Day 4, we met honorary ball kid, Braylon O’Neill. If Braylon looks familiar, he was featured in a Microsoft Super Bowl commercial and is fresh off his Today Show appearance where his new BFFs are Natalie Morales and Willie Geist. Braylon got to escort Semifinalist Rajeev Ram to Center Court as well as do the coin flip. He hung out with 79 of his new ball kid friends and enjoyed a simply terrific day. Take a minute and read Braylon’s inspiring story.
Rajeev Ram contiuned through the draw in the hope of once again, hoisting the Van Alen Cup. Ram, won the tournament as a "Lucky Loser" in 2009.
When asked if Newport holds a special place, his answer was simple and clear, " it is the surface and my old school style of play. Mannarino was a tough opponent today but, I was able to convert some close points." Ram showcased his big serve and volley style, and his groundstrokes were precise.
The match was tight and well received by the fans. Ram appears to be emerging as the crowd favorite.
Dustin Brown defeated Sam Querrey to advance to the semi finals.
The doubles final was a thriller, finishing as the sunset over the casino. Ram and Krajieck took the match over Mark Philippoussis and his partner Ryan Harrison.
The crowd so appreciated the fast play at net and the booming serves from former champ
The Tennis Hall of Fame also unveiled their custom sneaker designed by Fila and on sale at the Hall of Fame retail store.
The shoe was designed exclusively for the Hall of Fame this is a must have for any fashionable tennis player.
Hall of Fame CEO Todd Martin gave them a try.
