Racquet Club of Memphis, Memphis
Facts and practical information
The Racquet Club of Memphis was a private tennis club in Memphis, Tennessee. The club was formed in 1974 as an expansion of the Memphis Athletic Club. An ATP Tour tournament, later called the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships came to the club in 1976 and was given an elevated "500" status in 2008. The increased status brought higher caliber players, a higher prize package and more points to the players. The change took effect in 2009. A 5,000-seat stadium was constructed in 1984. The club features 27 total courts: 11 indoor and 16 outdoor. During its later years, the ATP tournament was joined by a WTA Tour event, the Cellular South Cup. The final tournament played at the club was in 2017. ()
Racquet Club of Memphis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Memorial Park Cemetery, Theatre Memphis, Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth Congregation, Baron Hirsch Synagogue.