Logo of the Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame featuring two children playing tennis, surrounded by a wreath and the text 'The Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame'.

Welcome to the Home of the Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame where we celebrate the long history of tennis in Richmond and Central Virgnia area.

RVA Tennis History

Four women standing on a tennis court with a net, smiling at the camera. Two are holding tennis rackets, and one is holding a water bottle. In the background, other players are practicing or playing tennis, and trees and parking are visible.

Tennis in RVA has produced some of the most impactful players in the game. The Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame will be a destination that celebrates tennis in the local and regional areas that spans for decades.

Black and white photo of a male tennis player in white athletic attire hitting a tennis ball with a racket during a match, surrounded by an audience seated courtside.

Our Mission

The Richmond Hall of Fame was established in 1990 by the Richmond Tennis Association to recognize those with considerable dedication, both on and off the court, to the Richmond tennis community. Visit www.richmondtennis.org/hall-of-fame to view a list of inductees over the years.

John DePew was inducted into the Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame in 2021.
Black and white photo of a male tennis player in mid-swing, ready to hit a ball, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
Black-and-white photo of a tennis player reaching out to hit a ball at the net during a match, with two seated officials or spectators in the background.
Arthur Ashe beat U.S. Davis Cup teammate Clark Graebner in the 1968 U.S. Open singles semifinal.