Tennis

[GiddyUp]

Will ours be the nicest facility in D1?

[smusic 00]

One of the nicest anywhere, so we are told. It will host professional tournaments (ATP), right?

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

SMU says it is. I know it sure looks impressive!

[mustangxc]

Not enough seating to host major tournaments, but nice nonetheless.

[smusic 00]

They will cover two courts with grandstands for the major tournaments, giving them two practice courts and a center court.

[mrydel]

Did we save the grandstand from the A&M game a couple of years ago?

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

Did we save the grandstand from the A&M game a couple of years ago?

Barely used. Should be in great shape!

[smusic 00]

A good disinfectant and they should be good to go.

[PonyPride]

Supposedly they designed it with the intention of having the exact same playing surface and surface speed as what is on the courts at the U.S. Open — the idea being that some of the sport's biggest stars might come to Dallas to train before the event.

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

I am looking forward to checking out the new tennis center.

The first home match is Jan. 30 against Sam Houston State.

[smusic 00]

Let's get a suite!

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

Let's get a suite!

Great idea!

I would be worried it would be awesome and they would double our price next year though.

[PonyKris89]

Not enough seating to host major tournaments, but nice nonetheless.

Other than Grand Slams, I cannot remember seeing big tennis crowds at tournaments. It is all
about the television don't ya think?

I would be thrilled with any tournament here that can draw any of the top players in the world.
I really miss the WCT Finals, thank you Mr. Hunt for that great event.

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

The SMU men defeated UCSB 6-1 today in their first official match at the new tennis center.

http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-tennis/recaps/011915aaa.html