Rizal Memorial Tennis Center

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Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
Malate (Metro Manila; 2023-08-03) 19.jpg
Address Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Manila
Philippines
Owner City Government of Manila
Operator Philippine Sports Commission
Capacity1,578
SurfaceHard (outdoor)
Construction
OpenedMay 4, 1987 (1987-05-04)
Renovated1996

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center is a tennis venue within the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

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History

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center was inaugurated on May 4, 1987. [1]

It was refurbished for six months and was re-inaugurated on November 4, 1996. [1] [2] 7R Contractors installed seven acrylic-cushioned hardcourts, while Resort Sports Management built the Philippines' first synthetic grass court as a response to the Philippines' defeat to India in the 1995 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I. [3] [4] The Philippine Women's Satellite Championships is the first tournament for the renovated venue. [2]

The Tennis Center is planned to be renovated again for a possible hosting of a WTA 125 tournament in Manila in 2026. [5]

Facilities

Bleachers at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Malate (Metro Manila; 2023-08-03) 23.jpg
Bleachers at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

It has seven tennis courts as well as bleachers providing 1,578 seats. [5] [6]

Events

The Rizal Memorial Tennis Center has hosted games of the Davis Cup zonal tournaments. [7] [8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Request for Quotation - RFQ No. (Reference under Purchase Request No.): SE-2025-09-04-001" (PDF). Philippine Sports Commission. September 24, 2025. p. 5. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Atencio, Peter (November 15, 1995). "ITF may tap RP for 3 women's tilt in a year". Manila Standard. p. 16. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  3. ↑ Atencio, Peter (September 27, 1996). "8 world-class tennis courts at RMSC inaugurated November". Manila Standard. p. 19. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ Cardona, Aldrin (October 31, 1997). "PSC finds irregularities in tennis court construction". Manila Standard. p. A14. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Terrado, Reuben. "PSC to refurbish Rizal Memorial Tennis Center for WTA 125 event". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Sports Commission Tennis Court, the Philippines". Avant Seating. May 8, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ Villar, Joey (February 6, 2000). "RP netters hang tough in doubles". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Pinoy Davis Cuppers out to shock Japan". GMA News. February 16, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
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