New Memphis sports venue design unveiled
Wendy Guzmán | Memphis Business Journal
An upcoming professional Memphis golf tournament has shared a first look at its stadium.
The Memphis Classic, a new WTA 250 tournament coming to Memphis on July 25-Aug. 2, has released renderings of its new stadium buildout.
Renderings show the stage for the tournament at the Leftwich Tennis Center, seating 2,000 spectators, as well as VIP suites, end-court suites, and boxes.
Beginning April 16, the tournament will begin accepting premium ticket deposits through the “First Come, First Served” limited-time ticket deposit program. The $300 deposits will be applied dollar-for-dollar to the final premium ticket purchase.
Completed in 2023, the Leftwich Tennis Center underwent a $30 million renovation to attract professional tennis to Memphis. The facility features 12 new indoor and 24 outdoor tennis courts. Leftwich is a joint venture by the City of Memphis, the University of Memphis, and nonprofit Tennis Memphis.
The new tournament welcomes professional tennis back to Memphis. Previously, the Memphis Open had a four-decade run in the city, last held at the now-demolished Racquet Club of Memphis until 2017.
The Memphis Classic is operated by Topnotch Management, a Cleveland-based sports agency.
The Memphis Classic is set to feature a 32-player singles draw, with WTA 250-level ranking points and prize money. Players won’t be confirmed until four weeks before the event begins.