International Tennis Hall Of Fame Reschedules 2020 Induction

NEWPORT, RI — The International Tennis Hall of Fame will not hold an induction ceremony for 2020 honorees this year due to restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Conchita Martínez and Goran Ivanišević will be honored in July 2021.

CEO Todd MArtin said the decision was made to ensure the safety of the community.

"While we will miss the annual traditions of Enshrinement Weekend and the Hall of Fame Open this year, the health and safety of all those involved and our local community is the priority," Martin said. "We are looking forward to providing Conchita and Goran the celebration they deserve in becoming Hall of Famers and bringing the best of professional tennis back to Newport next summer."

No large events will be held at the facility this summer.

"I am already looking forward to July 2021 in Newport," Martinez, one of the honorees, said in a statement. "Moving the festivities to next year is the right decision for everyone. We can all hope the world will be in a better place by then and there will be much to celebrate."

Anyone who has already purchased a ticket will be contacted by email, eith the option to donate, defer or request a refund. Contact 401-849-6053 or asmith@tennisfame.com for more information.